The Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC)
Transforming Oxford Street is one of the UK’s most exciting regeneration programmes. Oxford Street is not just a shopping street. In 2022 it contributed an estimated twenty‑five billion pounds to London’s economy, nearly five percent of the city’s total GVA and about one percent of the United Kingdom’s entire economic output.
The Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) has been established to lead the long‑term regeneration and transformation of Oxford Street and its surrounding area to deliver a truly world‑class public realm. OSDC will provide a single guiding mind to lead delivery, build relationships between the private and public sector and accelerate investment into Oxford Street and the West End. Our board is setting the strategic direction of the organisation and brings diverse insight and cross‑sector expertise including retail, property, leisure, fashion, music, theatre, media, law and politics.
We have the chance to re‑invent Oxford Street, working with businesses, retailers, residents and local organisations to create one of the finest public spaces in the world. Located in the heart of London’s West End, the area benefits from an unrivalled concentration of retail, the arts, hospitality, entertainment and employment. This regeneration will ensure Oxford Street remains firmly on the map as a globally recognised destination, future‑proofing its role as a huge driver of London’s economic growth and an exciting place to visit for Londoners and tourists alike.
Should you be successful in this role, you would be joining a rapidly growing organisation, set up on January 1 2026 and fully dedicated to shaping and delivering this exciting new chapter for Oxford Street.
About the role
This role offers an opportunity to work at pace in a high‑profile and fast‑moving environment, requiring initiative, self‑motivation and the confidence to work independently while navigating complexity and ambiguity.
Working alongside the Principal Public Realm Officer, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of the Oxford Street Transformation Programme, helping to realise ambitious plans for a high‑quality, inclusive and sustainable public realm.
You will bring strong project and development management expertise to a complex and politically sensitive context, ensuring that design ambitions are translated into deliverable, well‑coordinated projects, and effectively balancing stakeholder priorities, governance requirements and programme constraints.
Collaborating across OSDC, TfL and a wide range of partners, you will help drive programme momentum, manage key stakeholder relationships, and support robust decision‑making to enable successful delivery.
Skills, knowledge and experience
Demonstrable experience of supporting or delivering capital projects across the full project lifecycle (RIBA stages 1–7 or equivalent), ideally within public‑realm, infrastructure or regeneration programmes.
Understanding of planning, procurement and construction processes within the built environment.
Experience of working with and managing multidisciplinary consultant teams and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Communicates clearly and confidently, presenting information in a way that builds credibility and engages a wide range of stakeholders.
Effectively manages time, priorities and risks, using structured approaches to deliver high‑quality work on schedule.
Adapts positively to changing circumstances, maintaining performance and flexibility in a fast‑paced environment.
Maintains focus on key priorities and outcomes, demonstrates resilience under pressure.
Analyses complex issues from multiple perspectives and develops practical, timely and effective solutions.
This role is based at the 19‑23 Wells Street, London W1T 3PQ.
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Benefits
OSDC staff work in a hybrid model, up to three days a week in our offices and remotely depending on the role. You will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, interest‑free season ticket loan, interest‑free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Employment and equality
London’s diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. The role is open to job share and part‑time work for suitable candidates.
OSDC is a Disability Confident Employer, so candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria will automatically be invited to interview. If you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check, and some roles may require additional security screening.
