Board roles

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of the Royal Docks by joining the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone Programme Board, co-chaired by Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Mayor of Newham and Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development.

The Royal Docks is one of London’s largest regeneration and investment opportunities, at the centre of an expanding east London region. Once the UK’s gateway to world trade, today the Royal Docks is re-emerging as a major new business and visitor destination, with approximately £5 billion worth of investment planned over the next 20 years, delivering up to 36,000 new homes, 55,000 new jobs and up to 4 million square feet of commercial space.

We are looking to appoint three Members with expertise in one or more of the following:

· economic growth, property development and inward investment

· the night-time economy, retail and hospitality

· social infrastructure and transport connectivity

· environmental sustainability

· cultural placemaking

· marketing and communications

· community engagement.

We are absolutely committed to better representing the diverse communities we serve in east London and are looking for people who share this passion. We’re keen to hear how your work and lived experiences make you suitable for the role of board member, and we’d especially welcome applications from people based in our local communities, and those from traditionally underrepresented groups. Above all, we want to understand how you will give us a better representation of the perspectives of those we are here to serve, and how you can help us to continuously support and develop our inclusive culture.

We are particularly interested in applicants who live or work in east London from the business, voluntary or community sectors, including a prominent member of the Newham business community.

We strongly welcome and encourage applications from individuals who identify as female, come from culturally diverse backgrounds, or have a disability.

For more details please download the Royal Docks Board Recruitment Pack below.

You can also download the Board Membership Application Pack here.

We are also looking to appoint one Youth Board Member. For more information on this and guidance on how to apply please email us: royaldocks@london.gov.uk