Future of London

Determined to make a difference in your career, but struggling to find a job in housing and urban regeneration? 🏘️ We offer paid work placements to enable people from ethnic minority backgrounds to break into the industry. We believe the people tackling the housing crisis in London should reflect the city's diversity. That's why we launched the Emerging Talent Programme, now recruiting our fifth intake. Over two placements totalling 15 months, you get the tools, network, and hands-on experience needed to launch your career. Best of all, 71% of our programme graduates have secured permanent roles in the sector! What you receive: • £28,860 salary with paid holiday • Two placements with well-known public and private sector employers • Mentoring from a senior industry leader • Training days and regular meet-ups for peer support. Apply now! Deadline: 6 Jan 2026. #HousingAndRegeneration #LondonJobs #FutureOfLondon #EmergingTalentProgramme #MakeADifference

Are your recruitment and retention strategies keeping up with the needs of Generation Z and Alpha? Demand for psychological safety is driving the development of inclusive workplace cultures. Join our free webinar to find out how to connect with London's emerging talent. Career-starters often prioritise emotional wellbeing and "being seen" over pay rises and promotion. Understanding this shift is critical for senior leaders and organisational development experts in the built environment sector. Learn how to build an inclusive workplace culture that attracts and retains emerging talent. 👉 Register now to secure your place! Webinar speakers Katya Veleva - Trainer and Coach (EDI leader with a background in architecture, construction, and OD.) Vuyo Halimana - Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Peabody (20+ years of EDI experience, focusing on leadership excellence.) About Future of London We enable the built environment sector to shape a thriving and equitable city. Our award-winning Emerging Talent Programme increases ethnic diversity and creates opportunities for entry-level candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. #FutureOfLondon #EDI #EmergingTalentProgramme #PsychologcialSafety

Are your recruitment and retention strategies keeping up with the needs of Generation Z and Alpha? Demand for psychological safety is driving the development of inclusive workplace cultures. Join our free webinar to find out how to connect with London's emerging talent. Career-starters often prioritise emotional wellbeing and "being seen" over pay rises and promotion. Understanding this shift is critical for senior leaders and organisational development experts in the built environment sector. Learn how to build an inclusive workplace culture that attracts and retains emerging talent. 👉 Register now to secure your place! Webinar speakers Katya Veleva - Trainer and Coach (EDI leader with a background in architecture, construction, and OD.) Vuyo Halimana - Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Peabody (20+ years of EDI experience, focusing on leadership excellence.) About Future of London We enable the built environment sector to shape a thriving and equitable city. Our award-winning Emerging Talent Programme increases ethnic diversity and creates opportunities for entry-level candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. #FutureOfLondon #EDI #EmergingTalentProgramme #PsychologcialSafety

Are your recruitment and retention strategies keeping up with the needs of Generation Z and Alpha? Demand for psychological safety is rapidly driving the development of inclusive workplace cultures. Understanding this critical shift is essential for senior leaders in London's built environment sector to maintain a competitive talent edge. Join our free, expert-led webinar to understand the motivations of career-starters and learn actionable strategies for building an inclusive culture that attracts and retains them. 🎓 What you will learn ✅ The Gen Z & Alpha imperative: Why emerging talent prioritises emotional wellbeing and psychological safety over traditional metrics like promotions and pay rises. ✅ Decode the demand: Understand what it truly means for career-starters to "want to be seen" in a hyper-digital, high-stress world. ✅ Actionable strategy: Learn how to translate psychological safety principles into a concrete talent strategy for your organisation. ⭐ Who should attend? This webinar is aimed at senior leaders, HR directors, and organisational development (OD) experts working across London's built environment sector (architecture, construction, property, and urban planning). 🎤 Meet the speakers Katya Veleva - Trainer and Coach An equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) leader with a background in architecture, construction, and organisational development. Vuyo Halimana - Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Peabody An EDI professional and advocate with over 20 years of experience, working in L&D, with a keen focus on leadership excellence. 💡 About Future of London We enable the built environment sector to shape a thriving and equitable city. Our award-winning Emerging Talent Programme increases ethnic diversity and creates opportunities for entry-level candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We offer employers in the built environment sector work placements that could lead to a full-time hire. Since 2022, we’ve placed 34 candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, building a pipeline of future leaders in the built environment sector. The results speak for themselves: 👉 75% of graduates are now in full-time employment 👉 Nearly half were employed directly by a host employer! Now we're launching the fifth round of our award-winning Emerging Talent Programme, and we are looking for employers that can offer 6-9 month placements. Past employers include local authorities, housing associations, and SMEs. There's a clear need for greater ethnic diversity in the sector - now we've made hiring talent simple and successful. Employer benefits ✅ Effortless hiring: We handle all recruitment, vetting, and onboarding, eliminating your HR and administrative overhead. ✅ High productivity: Candidates receive dedicated support, mentoring, and training to ensure they are productive and job-ready from day one. ✅ Team upskilling: Managers gain practical EDI experience and receive essential Cultural Intelligence (CQ) training. Host employers consistently tell us they benefit as much as the candidates. "For an SME like Altair, the offer of managing the whole process from recruitment and onboarding... is very attractive." — Tom Dewey, Director, @Altair Future of London works with local authorities, SMEs, developers, and consultants committed to a diverse built environment. If you want to increase the diversity of your team, reach out to @Hermione Penny (Emerging Talent Programme Manager) for an informal discussion or click "Learn More" below. #EmergingTalentProgramme #BuiltEnvironment #UrbanDesign #Architecture #WorkPlacements #LondonJobs #EDI #Diversity

Ready to increase the ethnic diversity of your team? We offer work placements to talented individuals who could be your next hire. Since 2022, we’ve placed 34 candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, building a pipeline of future leaders. The results speak for themselves: 👉 75% of graduates are now in full-time employment 👉 Nearly half were employed directly by a host employer! Now we're launching the fifth round of our award-winning Emerging Talent Programme, and we are looking for employers that can offer 6-9 month placements. Past employers include local authorities, housing associations, and SMEs. There's a clear need for greater ethnic diversity in the sector - now we've made hiring talent simple and successful. Employer benefits ✅ Effortless hiring: We handle all recruitment, vetting, and onboarding, eliminating your HR and administrative overhead. ✅ High productivity: Candidates receive dedicated support, mentoring, and training to ensure they are productive and job-ready from day one. ✅ Team upskilling: Managers gain practical EDI experience and receive essential Cultural Intelligence (CQ) training. Host employers consistently tell us they benefit as much as the candidates. "For an SME like Altair, the offer of managing the whole process from recruitment and onboarding... is very attractive." — Tom Dewey, Director, Altair Future of London works with local authorities, SMEs, developers, and consultants committed to a diverse built environment. If you want to increase the diversity of your team, reach out to @Hermione Penny (Emerging Talent Programme Manager) for an informal discussion or click "Learn More" below. #EmergingTalentProgramme #BuiltEnvironment #UrbanDesign #Architecture #WorkPlacements #LondonJobs #EDI #Diversity