What we do

Our mission is to accelerate regeneration in the borough, so that no-one is left behind.

We aim to ensure that 50,000 new homes are built, and 20,000 new jobs created by 2037.

Read more about our mission

Our services

The Board

Chair of the Board

Lord Bob Kerslake

Managing Director

Geoff Raw

Nabeel Khan

Davena Wilson

Catherine Thomas

Peter Murray

Deborah Aplin

Tony Middleton

Ceri Richards

Synthia Griffin

The Senior Management Team

Managing Director

Geoff Raw

Chief Operating Officer

Sarah Prescott

Chief Planning Director

Caroline Harper

Interim Development Director

David Harley

Work for us

Be First is a unique company. We pride ourselves on having the business acumen of the private sector, the ethos of the public sector, and the vitality of the voluntary sector. And, we’re working in London’s fastest developing borough. There’s no better place for talented regeneration professionals. Check out our vacancies.
Transport Planning Officer
£42,000 (Grade 6) + benefits
Senior Sustainability Manager
C. £50,000