Business, jobs and training

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring thousands of jobs and business opportunities to East London, before, during and after the Games – in construction, administration, leisure, retail, media and many other fields. At Tower Hamlets, we are committed to ensuring that our residents are fully equipped in order to benefit from these opportunities. We will strive do this by making sure that individuals have the right skills and experience, as well as providing advice and support for local businesses.

BOOST is a job brokerage and business support scheme set up for the residents of the five Olympic host boroughs. It connects local people with vacancies in the Olympic Park, providing training and support where appropriate. The scheme works with the Olympic agencies to identify job, training, and business opportunities, and acts as a single point of contact for any vacancies that arise.

You can get more information or register with BOOST by phone on 0845 155 2012.

Tower Hamlets residents can also register with the scheme and get advice and support on other job opportunities from Skillsmatch, who are based in Canary Wharf. Click here for more information and contact details for Skillsmatch.

The types of job opportunities that the Games will bring include:

• Phase 1 - Before the Games (2007 to 2011)

Construction, cultural and creative, logistics, rail engineering, technical and specialist roles.

• Phase 2 - During the Games (2011-2012)

Administration, catering, interpreting and translating, referees, security services, tourism, hospitality and event management, volunteers (stewarding, meeting and greeting, crowd management)

• Phase 3 - After the Games (2012 and beyond)

Business and finance, community development, construction, industrial, public sector (housing, police, health), retail and leisure, sports and recreation.

Further information

• Further information about business in Tower Hamlets.
• A guide into local business support services available within the borough.
• Discover the wide range of training courses and work placements that Tower Hamlets Council offers by clicking here.

Other useful websites related to business, jobs and training:

• www.london2012.com has information about the Games for businesses, including tender opportunities from LOCOG and the ODA.
• Supply London helps firms to bid for opportunities presented by public and private sector supply chains.
• www.buildingeast.com helps local construction businesses to bid for contracts.
• The East London Business Alliance (ELBA) works with companies to support the regeneration of East London. ELBA plans to help maximise the benefits of the Games and to ensure a lasting legacy.