Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer

London Legacy Development Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 44,000; Part time

Job description

Application Deadline: 13 May 2025

Department: Communications, Strategy and Marketing

Location: Stratford

Compensation: £43,271 / year

Description

The London Legacy Development Corporation is the organisation behind Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Formed in April 2012, the London Legacy Development Corporation’s purpose is to use the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of the London 2012 Games and the creation of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to develop a dynamic new heart for east London, creating opportunities for local people and driving innovation and growth in London and the UK.

In this role you will be part of an exciting moment in the Park’s evolution. Over the next few years East Bank, our educational and cultural quarter fully opens, new and existing neighbourhoods will become more established, and new businesses and visitor attractions will be joining us on the Park. We’re looking for an experienced and proactive part-time Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer to help us tell the story of the Park, build stronger relationships with stakeholders and advance the interests of the community we serve.

In this role you will job-share with one officer and collaborate closely with another to help deliver communications and stakeholder strategies for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park working 3 days per week Wednesday to Friday. You will create work plans and produce engaging content for a range of internal and external engagement channels.

You will be responsible for identifying and developing compelling story ideas to proactively sell into media and will maintain accurate and up-to-date records including stakeholder and media lists. You will be part of a monthly rota with the other members of the team, handling on-call duties for media enquiries and crisis situations.

You will prepare corporate communications such as internal messages, letters and documents and be aware of new opportunities in the political and media landscape. You will support in providing briefings for visits and political appearances and identify opportunities to engage a range of stakeholders.

Is it for you?

If you're a confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, experienced in crafting compelling content across a range of media and digital channels, then this role could be for you.

You will bring a solid understanding of local and national media and be able to translate complex political and organisational challenges into clear, accessible messaging. With strong knowledge of the political landscape, especially in London, you will know how to spot risks and opportunities and respond with agility. You are someone who thrives under pressure, can deliver to tight deadlines, and adapt quickly across a broad communications portfolio.

A natural self-starter, you collaborate well, advise and brief senior staff with confidence, and bring both accuracy and attention to detail to everything you do. Your experience spans writing, content production, media relations, and project support, all while embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into your work.

If you’re ready to work across a fast-paced, wide-ranging communications role and make an impact then this could be the right opportunity for you.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please follow the application instructions within the job advertisement and ensure that you provide the information that we have requested within our online application form.

Please be aware that we DO NOT ACCEPT CVs for any vacancies within the LLDC, therefore, please fully complete the online application form.

We would also appreciate it if you would take the time to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring section. The information you give us will help us to refine our recruitment and employment practices and respond to the needs of the diverse range of people that our organisation comes in contact with. All details that you provide will be kept in strict confidence and will not be viewed by any member of the selection panel.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 11:59pm.

Interviews will be taking place in person on Wednesday 28 May 2025. Should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to complete a written exercise prior to the interview. Further details will be advised should you be successful.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you would like to discuss this role further, have any questions, or would like a version of any of the application material in an alternative format, please contact the People and Organisation Development Team on 0203 288 1800 or [e-mail].

If this all sounds good to you, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

• The salary for this post is £43,271 per annum (this will be pro rated to reflect a working pattern of 0.6 FTE) LLDC operates a performance-based incremental pay scale.
• The probationary period for this post is for 3 months. Upon successful completion of the probation period, confirmation of employment will be given, and the notice period will be three months.
• This is proposed as a part time post working 22 hours per week, working 3 days Wednesday to Friday.
• All employees are eligible to join our pension scheme, which is provided by the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement is 32 days per year, plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time employees. The LLDC leave year runs from 1st April until 31st March and the entitlement will be pro-rata from the individual’s start date.
• To align with LLDC’s objectives, we offer 3 fully compensated volunteer days (pro-rata for part-time employment) providing all staff with the opportunity to serve the community in which they live in.
• LLDC can provide employees with an interest-free loan to purchase a season ticket for travel to and from work. Loans are available for the actual cost of the ticket up to a maximum value of £5,000.
• LLDC employees are eligible for a discounted gym membership at the Copper Box Arena and free membership at the London Aquatics Centre. Employees can enjoy the use of both state-of-the-art gyms and swimming facilities for £15 per month.
• Benenden is our healthcare service, which gives employees the opportunity to obtain consultations without having to wait on NHS waiting lists.
• LLDC offers employees a loan of up to £1,000 to purchase a bike and equipment through our cycle to work partner www.cyclescheme.co.uk
• Brilliant and engaged employee networks to join, including the LGBTQ+ network, Race, Culture and Equity network and Inclusive Access and Disability network.