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Working at OPDC

We are leading one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration programmes, transforming Old Oak and Park Royal into a thriving, inclusive and well-connected new community.

Our role is to bring together partners, communities and expertise to unlock the area’s potential: delivering homes, jobs, infrastructure and green spaces that benefit everyone.

If you are looking for work that has real impact, this is your opportunity to help build a place that will shape London for generations.

Working at OPDC means being part of a complex, high-impact programme where you can grow your skills and experience.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Work on one of the UK’s largest regeneration projects
  • Develop expertise across planning, regeneration and delivery
  • Collaborate with leading organisations across the public and private sectors
  • Take on meaningful challenges that stretch and develop your capability

Whether you are early in your career or bringing deep expertise, you will find opportunities to learn, grow and make a lasting contribution. 

Current vacancies

As we reach a pivotal moment in the Old Oak regeneration scheme - a project that will deliver a new piece of city in West London – our Delivery Directorate are looking to grow their team, skills and expertise to help us reach this ambition.

We are currently recruiting for four roles which will be instrumental in driving forward the Old Oak scheme, as well as other regeneration projects across the 650-hectare OPDC area.

An inclusive employer

At OPDC, we believe the best places are created by teams that reflect the communities they serve.

We are committed to building a workforce that is more diverse, representative and inclusive aligned with the Mayor of London’s ambition to ensure London’s public sector organisations better reflect the city and communities they support.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly groups currently underrepresented across the built environment, planning and regeneration sectors. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of their age, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith and/or disability.

We are committed to transparency and publish regular pay gap reports to support fairness and accountability.

Our accreditations and commitments include:

  • Stonewall Proud Employer
  • The Mayor's Good Work Standard (GWS)
  • Disability confident Scheme - Level 2
  • London Living Wage accredited employer 

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Our values

Our values guide how we work and how we support each other:

  • Ambition: We challenge boundaries and think differently to create an exemplar new place.  
  • Collaboration: We build strong relationships and work together with partners and communities.  
  • Stewardship: We take responsibility for the area—protecting its heritage, environment and future.  
  • Inclusivity: We champion diversity and create a culture where everyone feels valued.
  • Curiosity: We learn, challenge and innovate to continually improve.
  • Integrity: We act with honesty, accountability and consistency. 

Learning and development

Working at OPDC gives you the chance to grow your career while working on complex, high-impact challenges.

You’ll have opportunities to:

  • Work across planning, regeneration, delivery and policy
  • Collaborate with partners across London government and industry
  • Build expertise on one of the UK’s largest development programmes
  • Access learning and development to support your progression

We are committed to helping you develop your skills, broaden your experience and reach your potential. 

Employee benefits

We offer a package that supports your wellbeing, flexibility and long-term security.

This includes:

  • 30 days annual leave
  • Hybrid working (typically up to three days in the office, role dependent) and flexible working arrangements to support the wellbeing and work-life balance
  • Interest-free season ticket or bicycle loans
  • Career average pension scheme, with options to build additional pension
  • A stable, purpose-led public sector environment
  • Three volunteering days each year, giving you the opportunity to support community initiatives and projects across the Old Oak and Park Royal area
  • Access to on-site gym facilities
  • A range of health and wellbeing support, initiatives and benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing. 

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

At OPDC, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is integral and central to how we work. Our vision is to be an organisation which identifies, prioritises, enables and champions equitable opportunities for everyone.

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