Join Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
Do you want a leading role in supporting one of the largest regeneration project in Europe, helping build affordable housing and creating jobs?
The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) was established by the Mayor of London to secure the regeneration of the area and create a major new district, with a focus on affordable homes, improving public spaces, job generation and developing inclusive communities.
We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to work closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Operations to ensure the delivery of this exciting project helping shape a long-term, high-impact urban development, and securing its long-term legacy. The Head of Finance will have a significant responsibility, visibility, and influence in an organisation that values diversity, sustainability, and long-term thinking.
A place where global opportunities are local
By creating a completely new district, with first class connectivity across London and beyond, our vision is to make global opportunities local, offering better choices and life chances to everyone living, working and visiting Old Oak and Park Royal, both existing residents and newcomers alike, with benefits extending to the rest of our capital city and to the regions beyond.
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Our communities are a celebration of London’s diversity and provide a strong foundation for a thriving and vibrant new urban quarter that will feel truly inclusive and full of all the best things that London has to offer.
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Benefits
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme with the option to add to build up pension benefits with a separate provider alongside your LGPS pension via additional voluntary contributions.
Diversity
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
Please completed our Diversity and Inclusion Data Caption Form by clicking on the link below:
To Apply
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Ivy Rock Partners on behalf of Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC).
Application Timetable:
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Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026
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Ivy Rock initial interviews completed by Monday 9th February 2026
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Shortlisting: approximately Tuesday or Wednesday 10 or 11th February 2026
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Interviews: WC 23rd February 2026
Application is by submission of a full CV and supporting statement. The statement should be no more then 2 pages and should cover why you are interested in the role and your relevant experience.
​Please contact Will Ryan from Ivy Rock Partners for more information:
E: WillRyan@IvyRockPartners.com
T: 07909 030 965