Partnerships
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Opportunity Platform
We connect developers, councils, and training providers with local talent across London's 33 boroughs.
How It Works
Partnership Pathways
Whether you are a developer, council, training provider, or community organisation, there is a partnership model that works for you.
Developers
Deliver local employment and skills outcomes through a single managed platform.
Councils & Local Authorities
Connect residents with local opportunities and track real outcomes.
Training Providers
List programmes alongside live vacancies and reach motivated local learners.
Community Organisations
Refer residents, collaborate on outreach, and support local employment goals.
The Platform
What We Deliver
Transport Partner
Enterprise Car Club
We've partnered with Enterprise Car Club to make it easy for residents in qualifying developments to register and access vehicles near their home, reducing the need for private car ownership.
- Easy car club access for qualifying residents
- Residents register directly with Enterprise Car Club
- Vehicles available across London boroughs
- Reduces the need for private car ownership
For Developers
Setting Up Resident Car Club Access
If you need to provide car club access to residents, we can help you set up and evidence delivery through our platform.
- Documented evidence of resident enrolment
- Resident onboarding tracked through the platform
- Coordinated with your broader local employment work
- Single point of contact across your projects
Our Network
Current Partners
Big Local Works
Big Local Works is a Bermondsey-based charity (No: 1182561) and the on-the-ground delivery partner and funder for the Opportunity Bermondsey hub. Founded in 2017 as a legacy of the Big Local South Bermondsey Partnership, they provide the resident-facing support that turns platform listings into real outcomes for local people.
Learn MoreEnterprise Car Club
Enterprise Car Club is our car club partner. Residents within qualifying developments can register for car club membership and access vehicles nearby.
Learn MorePearl Yard Bermondsey
Pearl Yard is delivered by the Fizzy Bermondsey ownership consortium, managed by Greystar Group, on the former Peek Frean Biscuit Factory site in Bermondsey. The development commits to 397 construction jobs (minimum 199) for Southwark residents, 98 new apprenticeships and 367 training places, backed by contractual penalties if targets are missed. Source: Pearl Yard Section 106 Deed (2024), Schedule 7.
Learn MoreHeart of the City / Southwark Supplier Readiness
Heart of the City is working with Southwark Council on the Supplier Readiness Programme, helping local SMEs become supply-chain ready for major developments in the borough.
Learn MoreSouthwark Works
Southwark Works is the Council's employment service for Southwark residents. Named in the Pearl Yard Section 106 Deed (2024), Schedule 7, as a mandatory liaison partner for the Workplace Co-ordinator.
Learn MoreSouthwark Construction Skills Centre
Southwark Construction Skills Centre provides construction training for local residents. Named in the Pearl Yard Section 106 Deed (2024), Schedule 7, as a mandatory liaison partner for the construction-period Workplace Co-ordinator.
Learn MoreJobcentre Plus Bermondsey
Jobcentre Plus (Bermondsey) is named in the Pearl Yard Section 106 Deed (2024), Schedule 7, as a partner the Workplace Co-ordinator must liaise with to identify unemployed Southwark residents for sustained construction employment.
Learn MoreBede House Association
Bede House Association (charity 303199, 351 Southwark Park Road, SE16 2JW) is named in the Pearl Yard Section 106 Deed (2024) as a community delivery partner the Workplace Co-ordinator must liaise with.
Learn MoreConstruction Youth Trust
Construction Youth Trust connects young people with careers in construction through mentoring, site visits, and work experience. A named partner in the Pearl Yard employment and skills programme.
Learn MoreLondon South Bank University
London South Bank University is an academic partner providing skills training pathways and graduate employment programmes linked to local developments in Southwark.
Learn MoreBlue Bermondsey BID
Blue Bermondsey BID (BIDCo) - the Pearl Yard developer holds board membership for the BID Third Term (1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029), per Schedule 10 of the Pearl Yard Section 106 Deed (2024).
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