Free Two Day Pre-Employment Courses at Big Local Works.
Exciting employment opportunities are coming to Southwark with the redevelopment of the iconic Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey by Greystar. The Bermondsey Project will bring a wide range of local job openings in construction and related sectors, including general office roles, admin, and driving positions.
Blue Bermondsey BID is proud to promote this initiative, working to connect local businesses and residents with valuable employment opportunities that will benefit our community thanks to Big Local Works and Greystar.
Get support from Big Local Works
If you’re interested in exploring these new roles, Big Local Works offers tailored support to help you prepare for and secure these opportunities. Located near the Blue Anchor Library at 4 Market Place, SE16 3UQ, Big Local Works provides free training and job search support, making it easier for Bermondsey residents to take the next step in their careers.
Upcoming Pre-Employment Courses
Starting from 21st January 2025, free two-day pre-employment courses will be available. The sessions focus on essential skills, including:
- Interview confidence
- Money management
- Teamwork
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and improve your chances of landing one of the many upcoming jobs in The Bermondsey Project.
Don’t miss out—register your interest now to get started!
Contact Big Local Works
📍 4 Market Place, SE16 3UQ
🌐 www.biglocalworks.org.uk
✉️ luds@biglocalworks.org.uk
📞 020 7237 5221 (
Let’s work together to strengthen our local economy and create a thriving future for Bermondsey.
About The Bermondsey Project
In October 2022, Greystar purchased the former Peek Freans Biscuit Factory site, and are thrilled to be delivering the long-awaited Bermondsey Project.
Greystar Real Estate Partners is an international real estate and developer. Greystar has nearly 30 years’ experience investing, delivering, and managing rental housing, and has an exceptional track record of building and managing homes for rent. Our experience in sustainable regeneration makes us uniquely well-placed to deliver the planned homes and develop long-term partnerships with our neighbours. Greystar is committed to working collaboratively with communities and local authorities to ensure that everybody can have their say on our proposals. Our mission is to enrich the lives we touch by doing things the right way.
You can read more about Greystar and its other developments here https://www.greystar.com/about-greystar/about .
Following many years of local engagement from former owners Grosvenor, we will continue to work with the community to guide the final direction of The Bermondsey Project. We have a strong track record of investing in the community through our projects across London and beyond, and we will use our experience to realise long-term value for our neighbours in Bermondsey.
With 30 years of experience and an exceptional track record of building and managing homes for rent, Greystar is uniquely well-placed to deliver the planned homes, and develop long-term partnerships with our Bermondsey neighbours.
Training and employment opportunities
Led by Storey Consulting, Greystar are working alongside the Skills Centre, Southbank University, Construction Youth Trust, Jobcentre Plus, and locally based third sector organisations such as Big Local Works to identify and recruit local candidates for apprenticeships, traineeships, and job placements within our projects. Our aim is to create pathways that support local people into long-term employment, both during the construction phase and in the end-use of our developments. By developing skills that increase accessibility to these opportunities, we strive to improve employment prospects for disadvantaged groups and the wider community.
The Bermondsey Project is expected to generate around 1,200 jobs at the peak of the demolition and construction process, and up to 1,290 permanent jobs through long-term commercial activities, including retail, leisure, catering, office roles, and on-site facilities management. Our focus on local recruitment and skills development aims to boost employment within the community, ensuring more local people can secure stable jobs and thrive in a variety of industries.
For more information on live opportunities, please visit https://opportunitybermondsey.co.uk/.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@greystar-bermondseyproject.com or call 020 3900 3676.
The Bermondsey Project Employment Website
There are currently a range of opportunities across the scheme from full time jobs to short courses, please visit the below site or scan the QR code for more information.
https://opportunitybermondsey.recsite.com/
