BEHIND THE GAME : LOCOG

The London 2012 Games are delivered by two key organisations - the London 2012 Organising Committee and the Olympic Delivery Authority.

The staging of the Games and delivery of the long-term benefits are supported by the London 2012 stakeholders, funders and commercial partners.

LOCOG (London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games)

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is responsible for preparing and staging the 2012 Games.

LOCOG is led by Sebastian Coe (Chair) and Paul Deighton (Chief Executive). It is based in Canary Wharf along with the Olympic Delivery Authority.

By the time of the 2012 Opening Ceremony around 100,000 people will be working on the Games - including 3,000 staff, up to 70,000 volunteers and a large number of contractors. All permanent roles are advertised on this site.