Stratford careers

To find out what working in Stratford Cross is really like, we caught up with Ben and Gemma, who work at the Cancer Research UK headquarters on Redman Place. The HQ is right by The Turing Building, overlooking Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the striking ArcelorMittal Orbital. Working in the heart of Stratford Cross gives Ben and Gemma easy access to all the nearby amenities. Let’s find out what they have to say.

Everyone has their favourite spot for a caffeine fix, and Gemma’s is The Coffee House by Signorelli. You’ll find Signorelli’s on the bottom floor of The Turing Building, selling fresh, handmade bakes and the best Italian coffee. It’s perfect for your pre-work cappuccino or an iced americano on a sunny afternoon.  

When you need a change of scene from the office, there are tranquil pockets all around Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, especially along the canal. During summer, you’ll often spot people eating lunch along the embankments.

Originally from Perth in Western Australia, Ben would spend his lunch breaks back home surrounded by the greenery of King’s Park. For him, a lunchtime stop off in the gardens and green spaces around Stratford Cross is always on the cards. Areas like the Great British Garden and the 2012 Gardens are one of the best-kept secrets in Stratford Cross, perfect for an outdoor break before the afternoon work begins.

The Stratford Cross neighbourhood is part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, which spans nearly 560 acres. There are always spacious, quiet pockets nearby where you can think, unwind and boost your wellbeing.

Stratford’s Olympic legacy is a real source of local pride and something we’ve positioned right at the heart of the Stratford Cross community. The local area is a blend of repurposed competition venues, transformed parks and entirely new leisure facilities. The London Aquatics Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark and the London Marathon Community Track are all open to the public. Meanwhile, East Bank has become the cultural hub of East London, home to Sadler’s Wells East and the V&A East Storehouse.

If you’re looking to join Stratford Cross’s professional community, The Turing Building is a growing hub for businesses and organisations in East London. Find out why Arden University chose The Turing Building for its London expansion.  

With exemplary sustainability credentials, world-class amenities and award-winning design, it’s no wonder that The Turing Building is a coveted workspace for businesses and professionals in East London.

Located in the heart of Stratford Cross, this Grade A office space features three biodiverse roof terraces, an on-site gym with showers and a ground-floor café. There’s also a concierge on hand at the building entrance and the luxe business lounge, Lounge TwentyOne, on the uppermost floor. The building also overlooks Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, where you’ll find tranquil green spaces, state-of-the-art sports facilities, retail and more.

Whether you find yourself at Cancer Research UK, like Ben and Gemma, or one of the other organisations that call Stratford Cross home, we’ve brought together all the local amenities with you in mind. Explore more with the Stratford Cross app, where you can access exclusive discounts with local businesses as well as updates on the latest news and events nearby.