WORKING AT LLDC

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

Employee development is a priority for LLDC and we have a full range of internal and external training programmes scheduled throughout the year. These events cover a variety of skills and subject areas including:

• Health & Wellbeing
• Leadership Development (including Women’s Sponsorship)
• Project Management
• Management Masterclasses
• Personal Development  (e.g. Networking, Personal Effectiveness, Influential Presenter)
• Coaching
• Professional Qualifications
• Inspirational Leaders talks from external speakers

We are members of a number of bodies such as Major Projects Association, Urban Design London, Future of London and New London Architecture and CPD, training and learning events are available to all our staff through these memberships.

Employees can also make individual training requests with support from their Line Manager to support them in their current role or get them ready to take their next career step.

VOLUNTEERING LEAVE

In addition to your annual leave, all LLDC employees are entitled to three days volunteering leave (this will be adjusted pro rata for part time employees).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

As an organisation, we are committed to ensuring our employees have access to an exciting and relevant range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events to keep them up to date with their technical skills and expertise. We have corporate memberships with a number of industry leading organisations, giving employees unlimited access to seminars, conferences and other CPD events which are regularly communicated through our Learning & Development Newsletter.

The Legacy Corporation’s values are reflected in all aspects of our work and our relationships with partners and stakeholders; they are the foundation that our success is built upon and key to how we work and promote a positive culture.

Annual leave
Full time staff are entitled to 32 days leave, in addition to statutory holidays. Entitlement for part time staff is pro rata ie the same percentage of time that you work.

Get Social
LLDC has an active social committee arrange an inclusive range of activities for all employees, including quiz nights, bake-offs and support activities such as weekly pilates, football, cricket and run club.

Pension scheme
The Legacy Corporation is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which is administered by the LPFA. On joining the Legacy Corporation, staff are automatically opted into this scheme. Contributions are based upon your earnings and this is a career average pension scheme.

Health care
The Legacy Corporation provides a corporate membership for all employees to the Benenden Health Society. Members to the Society are able to access a wide range of discretionary services to support and enhance the services offered by the NHS.

Benenden provide the following services:
• 24/7 GP advice line
• 24/7 psychological wellbeing helpline
• Health concern support
• Independent care advice service
• Diagnosis and treatment services

Gym membership
All Legacy Corporation employees can become members of the London Aquatics Centre and the Copper Box Arena at a discounted rate – giving you access to both London Aquatics Centre swimming pools and its gym, and the gym at the Copper Box Arena.

Employee Assistance Helpline
No matter when or how often you need them, the Employee Assistance Helpline is there to help. This employee assistance program is a confidential service offered to all employees, providing you with expert advice, invaluable information and specialist counselling and support.

Eye care
The Legacy Corporation will provide eyesight testing for DSE, and reimburse the cost of the test. In the event of individuals having to purchase spectacles solely for DSE work, the Legacy Corporation will reimburse the cost associated with the basic frame and lenses up to £50.

Season ticket loan
The Legacy Corporation can provide an interest-free season ticket loan to employees, as part of our work to encourage sustainable transport options for work travel.

Cycle scheme
If trains and buses aren’t your thing, why not cycle to work? Through our cycle to work partner www.cyclescheme.co.uk LLDC can offer employees an interest-free loan of up to £1,000 to purchase a bike and the safety equipment that you need while on the road.

Santander bikes
There are five Santander bikes for LLDC staff use, which can be used to get from venue to venue across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and further afield if you fancy it!

Parental leave 
LLDC pay above the statutory for both maternity, shared parental, adoption and paternity leave.

Childcare vouchers
Staff are able to opt into the Childcare Voucher scheme.

Childcare Fee Loans
The LLDC offers staff an interest-free loan to help pay for up-front childcare fees that have to be paid in advance to an Ofsted registered childcare provider.

Tenancy Deposit Loans
LLDC can provide an interest-free Tenancy Deposit Loan to employees who have passed their probation period. The loan works much like a season ticket loan and repayments will be deducted from the employee’s pay over 11 months after the loan has been issued.

Payroll Giving
Here at LLDC you can donate money to charity through payroll. Your donation goes that extra bit further; your chosen charity automatically receives your gift tax-free when you give directly through your pay. Your gift could go up to 45% further – making a difference where it matters most.

Employee Savings Portal
Employees have access to the My Work/Life Solutions saving portal, offering savings, discounts and offers for everyday spending such as supermarket shopping or large ticket items, such as a laptop, holidays, or gifts during the holiday season.

Westfield Stratford City
All LLDC employees are eligible for a Westfield VIP Discount Card when working with us, providing a discount of between 10% – 30% in various shops and restaurants.

Discounts around the Park
LLDC employees are also entitled to a range of discounts on or around the Park.