East London Waterworks Park is looking for business development analysts to lead projects in creating our community-owned park
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that won a 2024 New London Architecture award and has raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for business development analysts to participate in our community-led working group who are growing support of the project.
There is opportunity to lead on projects exploring how architects, ecologists, community researchers, political campaigners, fundraisers and communications professions come together to create community infrastructure in new green and blue spaces.
The Governance Circle currently meets fortnightly on a Thursday evening on Zoom and spends voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
Business Development & Financial Acumen:
Project Development & Management:
Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
Environmental & Community Focus:
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You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By leading business development projects that explore how diverse professionals (architects, ecologists, social researchers, and more) collaborate to shape community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that truly reflects the needs and desires of the local community. Your business development input will help us craft experiences that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability.