Transform Barking Riverside as Operations Director

 

As part of the investment into the development of Barking Riverside, including the creation of 10,000 new homes in partnership with The London Assembly, Mattinson Partnership has been chosen as their executive search partner for their latest new board-level role.

Barking Riverside is one of the biggest and most innovative placemaking projects happening in the UK transforming a former industrial site into a new neighbourhood. Stretching across 2km of riverside frontage, the development will have in excess of 10,000 homes, five schools, one retail area for independent brands, a new railway station, and its own Thames Clipper pier. With 3,000 homes already occupied and a vibrant community already established, this is no run-of-the-mill residential development, this is a place focused on creating an environment that’s accessible to all and that can be enjoyed by everyone.
 

“This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a team that’s transforming how people live and to be part of something more than a normal residential development. We’re delighted to have been chosen as the exclusive partner to appoint this role and to help grow the executive leadership team.”

David Mattinson, Managing Director, Mattinson Partnership

 

Operations Director

As the retained agent for the role of Operations Director, we are actively recruiting for an experienced professional to join the Executive Leadership team at Barking Riverside to manage the delivery of all the operational and infrastructure obligations across the site. As a senior leadership position, this role will also play a key part in planning the strategy of the site.

Working closely with Barking & Dagenham Council, other local landowners and residents, the Operations Director will also collaborate with government departments, Homes England, Network Rail, TfL, PLA and UberBoats by Thames Clipper.

In addition to the regeneration work on the project, this role also includes the preservation of the historical assets across the site including the wharf and jetty, keeping local history embedded in the community. 

 

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This is an opportunity to put Barking Riverside on the map and to be part of a team that is creating a place to live, work and enjoy for now and generations to come. If you enjoy a challenge and want to be part of one of the biggest projects in London, and the UK, we want to hear from you. Find out more, visit the full job description on our website or contact Principal Consultant, Alka Poole at ap@mattinsonpartnership.com or call 020 7960 2557.

 

London's diversity is its biggest asset and Mattinson Partnership and Barking Riverside strive to ensure their workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. 

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