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The Herts Waste Partnership (HWP) is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to support our partner authorities in developing and implementing crucial projects that enhance service efficiency in waste collection, recycling, disposal, treatment, and education. You will provide effective support to develop projects, policies, plans, and delivery mechanisms that improve service efficiency, ensuring targets, timescales, and budgets are met. Additionally, you will coordinate key communication messages and content for WasteAware campaigns, support shared communication activities, and contribute to the preparation of reports for various audiences.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Your responsibilities will include reviewing best practices, analysing waste data, representing HWP at meetings, promoting partnerships, preparing meeting papers, contributing to HWP meetings, assisting with formal Member meetings, responding to enquiries, monitoring HWP expenditure, and developing strategies for engaging stakeholders. You will also build an HWP library of responses, act as the lead officer for presentations, develop shared campaigns, coordinate county-wide communications, and maintain the WasteAware website and social media channels.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>To be successful in this role, you should have a degree or equivalent experience in waste or environmental issues, excellent organisational and administration skills, project management experience, advanced interpersonal and team working skills, and good political awareness. Strong communication skills, IT literacy, and experience in developing social media content, and communicating difficult messages is also essential.</p><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC11 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles: Technical services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact matthew.king@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>This job posting may be closed ahead of the deadline if we receive a sufficient number of high-quality applications.</p><p>Interview Date: 19th June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p><h4>Available documents</h4><ul><li>HWP Partnership & Policy Officer.pdf</li></ul><br>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£41,511 progressing to £45,718","publishDate":"2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8728a399-1cf0-412b-8741-d4bc9a78d716.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"61a90e8d-def0-4601-8f1b-fd551d9b0d20","title":"Senior Policy Adviser (London Plan), London Assembly","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>London Assembly and secretariat</strong><br> <br>The London Assembly is the body within the Greater London Authority that scrutinises the Mayor's work and investigates issues of importance to Londoners. Its 25 Assembly Members are elected every four years, at the same time as the Mayor.<br> <br> <br><strong>About the role</strong><br> <br>The Assembly is looking for a talented policy researcher to join its dynamic scrutiny team, where you will be focused on enabling the Assembly to make informed and influential contributions to the process for developing London’s spatial development strategy, the London Plan.<br> <br>We are looking for someone with experience in planning and regeneration policy, and strong research and analysis skills. You will be a source of expert advice and support for the Assembly and its staff, and be responsible for leading on a wide range of analytical and policy development tasks, which may include:<br> <br>•    Producing briefings for Assembly Members explaining complex issues<br>•    Writing outputs for the Assembly such as reports and consultation responses<br>•    Analysing datasets and producing visualisations<br>•    Researching policy issues and conducting literature reviews<br>•    Representing the Assembly in meetings with GLA officers or other stakeholders<br>•    Liaising with Assembly staff from other specialist areas such as housing, transport or the environment<br> <br>In this role, you will be part of the Assembly’s Research Unit, within the Scrutiny & Investigation team. The Scrutiny and Investigation team works with Assembly Members to deliver their scrutiny priorities, providing advice and briefing, engaging with stakeholders and producing Assembly outputs.<br> <br>The Research Unit provides a specialised research and analysis service for the team, as well as publishing background papers on London government and key policy issues. To view some of our recent outputs please visit: <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/london-assembly-research-unit-publications\">https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/london-assembly-research-unit-publications</a><br> <br>This is a fantastic opportunity to lead scrutiny work in an area of huge importance to Assembly Members and to London’s future. The Mayor’s London Plan will set the direction for the capital’s development for years to come, and the Assembly has a vital role to play in helping to ensure it reflects the needs and priorities of Londoners.<br> <br>This role is being offered as a two-year, fixed-term contract. We are open to candidates who wish to undertake the role as a secondment, which may be for less than the full two-year duration if necessary.<br> <br>This job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.<br> <br>This role will be based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE). <br> <br> <br><br><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience </strong><br> <br>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:<br> <br>1.    Proven experience of working on planning and/or regeneration policy.<br>2.    Knowledge and understanding of political, policy and governance issues relating to London and the UK more widely.<br>3.    Experience of successfully developing policy and/or leading a programme of policy projects.<br>4.    Excellent research and analytical skills with experience of gathering data and information from varied sources and drawing conclusions.  <br>5.    Strong communication skills, with experience of writing a variety of outputs setting out arguments clearly and convincingly.<br>6.    Degree or equivalent experience.<br> <br>Our shortlisting decision will be made with reference to the above criteria. Other behavioural competences for this role, which will be assessed during the recruitment process, are:<br><br><strong>Behavioural competencies</strong><br> <br><strong>PLANNING AND ORGANISING </strong><br>… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. <br>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery <br>•    Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits <br>•    Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders <br>•    Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard <br>•    Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables <br> <br><strong>COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING </strong><br>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. <br>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication <br>•    Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments <br>•    Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities <br>•    Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement <br>•    Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation <br> <br><strong>RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS </strong><br>… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. <br>Level 4 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Exchanges ideas and knowledge with partners, subject-matter experts, and senior stakeholders to foster new research agendas and derive insights for the GLA <br>•    Takes accountability for the quality of intelligence that research and new policy are based upon <br>•    Encourages new and innovative insights from analysis <br>•    Evaluates the feasibility and cost effectiveness of research proposals, stringently assessing whether the research will add real value  <br>•    Encourages research with a highly practical focus and maximum impact for Londoners <br> <br><strong>RESPONDING TO PRESSURE AND CHANGE </strong><br>… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. <br>Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance<br>•    Clarifies direction and adapts to changing priorities and uncertain times <br>•    Minimises the pressure of change for the directorate, lessening the impact for the team <br>•    Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working, encouraging others’ buy-in <br>•    Keeps staff motivated and engaged during times of change, promoting the benefits  <br>•    Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly, ensuring smooth implementation <br> <br>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework<br> <br><strong>How to apply</strong></p>\n<p><br>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:<br> <br>•    Up to date CV<br>•    Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.<br> <br><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the essential criteria in your Personal Statement. <br>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong><br> <br>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. <br> <br><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong><br> <br>If you wish to learn more about the role before applying, there will be a briefing session for this role, held online (see details below), at which you will have the opportunity to hear about the team, the role and to ask any questions you wish to ask. This session will take place at <strong>Friday 30th May  at 12.00 PM.</strong> This is the <strong>MS Teams link</strong> here to join - <br> <br><a title=\"Meeting join link\" href=\"https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzAwNWY2M2EtY2MxMi00NDkzLWEzMTAtYzE5MDAyOWI2MmYw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2230653dea-fb01-4b4c-8ddf-c183f89febfb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d6089c40-cbd5-49dd-88ee-5e566eb93800%22%7d\"><strong>Join the meeting now</strong></a><br>Meeting ID: 354 314 906 005<br>Passcode: 9Sw6Rq3Q<br> <br>For an informal discussion about the role please contact <strong>Richard Berry, Research Unit Manager</strong> on <strong>richard.berry@london.gov.uk.</strong><br> <br> <br>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <strong>glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</strong> who support the GLA with recruitment.<br> <br><strong>Assessment process</strong><br> <br>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.<br> <br>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.<br> <br>The interview/assessment date is: <strong>w/c 30th June (exact dates tbc)</strong><br> <br>We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.<br> <br><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong><br> <br>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.<br>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.<br>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. <br> <br>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.<br> <br><strong>Benefits</strong></p>\n<p><br>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.<br>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.<br> <br><strong>Additional Information</strong><br> <br>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.<br> <br>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. <br> <br> <br><strong>Secondment Opportunity</strong><br> <br>If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying <br>•    On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;<br>•    successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and<br>•    at least 18 months service with the GLA <br> <br>If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.<br> <br>If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.  For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure.<br> <br>IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment.<br> <br>If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application<br> <br><strong>More Support</strong><br> <br>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.<br> <br>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.</p>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p>In addition to a good salary package, we 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.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,797","publishDate":"2025-05-16T15:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/2fdbe605-88cf-405f-9b31-668d5320aa80.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c4cd7079-6640-45bf-90d4-034911e3cc24","title":"Senior Policy Officer - Skills & Employment","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2><strong>Communities & Skills</strong></h2>\n<p>Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment, and Health, Children and Young Londoners.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>About the team</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>London’s skills and employment system plays a key role in supporting Londoners to get the skills they need to improve their lives and for London’s economy to thrive. You will be part of the Strategy, Policy and Relationships team embedded within the Skills and Employment unit.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The team includes a range of responsibilities, including strategy planning, policy development and communications, as well as governance and stakeholder engagement.  The team leads the design of policy and programmes including for the GLA’s largest revenue budget – the Adult Skills Fund.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Through further devolution of powers, funding and decision making, we want to support even more Londoners to transform their lives. This is a particularly exciting time to work in the team, with skills and employment being central to the Mayor’s vision for inclusive growth and his London Growth Plan. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>About the role</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We are looking for a Senior Policy Officer to join the Greater London Authority’s Skills and Employment Unit’s Strategy, Policy and Relationships team. The team manages strategy, policy and governance arrangements within the GLA’s skills and employment unit, which runs a range of flagship programmes to deliver high quality adult education in London.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will join a dedicated team of officers with a range of responsibilities, including strategy planning, policy development, commissioning of research, communications, governance and stakeholder engagement.  You will play a vital role in supporting the team’s delivery of London’s Adult Skills Fund and other devolved skills programmes, as well as contributing to the development of skills and adult education policy in line with the Mayor’s London Growth Plan, supporting inclusive growth and the health and wellbeing of Londoners. This may include developing and implementing policy concerning the delivery of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), a major area of spend that has a huge impact for Londoners, or, developing policy to support Londoners to access Higher education and higher-level skills. You will become a subject expert in your area and broaden your expertise across other areas of delivery over time.  </p>\n<p>We are looking for someone who can effectively work with a range of stakeholders, has experience of policy development, can communicate complex issues, and inspire action. You will be responsible for proactively managing stakeholder relationships, commissioning research, and contributing to policy and programme development and implementation. Your enthusiasm, organisation, and motivation will be invaluable in this exciting and varied role.</p>\n<p>This job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience</strong></h2>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following criteria:</p>\n<p><strong>Essential</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in contributing to policy and/ or strategy development within a political context.</li>\n<li>A successful track record in using research and analysis to inform policy and strategy development, a good knowledge of skills and employment policy and delivery.</li>\n<li>Experience in project management, monitoring and reporting.</li>\n<li>A successful track record in working with a range of stakeholders, building and managing relationships; and working in a complex organisational or political environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Desirable</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working on skills and employment policy, in particular with regard to the issues affecting migrant learners, those learning English as an additional language and/or access to higher education.  </li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Behavioural competencies</strong></h3>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building and Managing Relationships</strong></p>\n<p>… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. (Level 2 indicators of effective performance)</p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong></p>\n<p>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. (Level 2 indicators of effective performance)</p>\n<p><strong>Planning and Organising</strong></p>\n<p>...is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities, and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time to a high standard. (Level 2 indicators of effective performance)</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The following competencies are also relevant to the role and may be tested at interview stage:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research and Analysis</li>\n<li>Problem Solving</li>\n<li>Strategic Thinking</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA competency framework</a></p>\n<h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria and competencies outlined in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>Applications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered.</strong></em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong>\n</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager, Adam Norris, would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:adam.norris@london.gov.uk\">adam.norris@london.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Assessment process</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interviews are expected to take place in the w/c 16th June and w/c 23rd June 2025 ( exact dates tbc) </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>Benefits</strong>\n</h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>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</p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>Additional Information</strong>\n</h2>\n<p><br><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Secondment Opportunity</strong></p>\n<p>If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying </p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>\n<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>\n<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.  For further information, please see <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077\"><strong>Secondment Policy and Procedure</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\"><strong>Approval for secondment application</strong></a> form as it is not a secondment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>More Support</strong></h2>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.<br> <br>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.</p>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.</p>\n<p>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. 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We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.</p> <p>From caring for those who need it most, to ensuring our highways and streets are safe, providing a roof over the heads of our residents, providing excellent customer service or, enhancing our digital services for staff and residents, there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And, whether you’re outdoorsy, people-focused or analytical, we have a role that’s right for you.</p> <p>Please view <strong>Job Profile</strong><strong> </strong>here</p> <p><strong>For an informal discussion about the post, please contact </strong><strong>Euan.Beales@havering.gov.uk</strong><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st June 2025,</strong> however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.</p> <p>You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed .</p> <p>Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770<br>  </p> <p><span><strong>Additional Information</strong></span></p> <p><span>We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to </span><span>Choose Havering</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span>The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</span></p> <p><span><strong>Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>We practice anonymised recruitment. 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The Audit Committee provides challenge and assurance on the Council’s control environment, mainly focusing on risk and financial issues, to support the Council in ensuring that it is well managed and able to deliver its priorities.</p>\n<p>The Committee currently meets six times a year (usually a Thursday evening at 7pm). You will sit with elected councillors, and one existing independent member and bring an informed and independent perspective to the Committee.  </p>\n<p>This is a role which carries public responsibility. You should be a person with experience of working in an organisation at a senior level or have other experience which would give similar experiences. Financial management experience (accountancy, audit or management of a large budget) would be advantageous.</p>\n<p>You will be appointed for a two-year term.</p>\n<p>In order to be eligible to apply for the position, applicants must not be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a councillor or officer of Spelthorne Borough Council or have been so in the preceding five years prior to appointment</li>\n<li>Be related to, or a close friend of, any councillor or officer of Spelthorne Borough Council.</li>\n<li>Have been convicted of any offence. </li>\n<li>Be an undischarged bankrupt</li>\n<li>Have significant business dealings with Spelthorne Borough Council</li>\n<li>Have a formal connection with any political group (past or present); if so please supply details</li>\n<li>Have a proven history of vexatious and/or frivolous complaints against Spelthorne Borough Council</li>\n<li>Do not have council tax, business rates arrears or other outstanding debts owing to Spelthorne Borough Council</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will not be the holder of a significant office in an organisation being grant aided/supported by Spelthorne Borough Council. 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This is critical to achieving our ambitious agenda to drive growth while reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality and health outcomes for our current residents and businesses as well as future ones. The Service’s Senior Management Team ensure effective leadership, management and performance of the following<br>services:</p><p>The Head of Transport Policy and Strategy will lead on Transport Policy, and Strategy including :</p><ul>\n<li>Development of the next iteration of the Local Transport Plan (LTP5)</li>\n<li>Development Management and Planning, scheme and programme identification and early stage development</li>\n<li>Budget Management for the Overall Transport for Hertfordshire Service.</li>\n</ul><h4>About the role</h4><p>We’re searching for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader, bringing fresh ideas and the confidence to challenge the status quo to deliver transport that works for everyone in Hertfordshire. If you thrive in an environment where innovation drives progress, enthusiasm shapes outcomes, and where your motivation inspires teams, this role is for you. Your ability to question, refine, and enhance existing practices will be key in pushing boundaries and creating lasting impact.</p><ul>\n<li>Step into a leadership role where your vision and creativity drive meaningful change. As a key member of the senior management team, you will shape the future of transport across Hertfordshire. You will take the lead in developing, evolving, and delivering transport policy and strategies to address today’s issues and meet the challenges of tomorrow</li>\n<li>Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, Working across the council to integrate with services and in co operation with the 10 District and Borough’ s in the County. Represent HCC’s interests with England’s Economic Heartland Sub-National Transport Body, and forge strong relationships with government bodies and key stakeholders to deliver effective partnerships and build support and consensus for investment priorities.</li>\n<li>In this role, you will secure and deploy resources and funding with precision—ensuring service outcomes are achieved through effective financial management. Your expertise will guarantee due diligence, transparency, and maximum value for money while driving efficiency, innovation, and cost savings.</li>\n<li>Drive meaningful impact by ensuring that the service, and projects under your leadership aligns with the County Council’s strategic goals. You will champion the Council’s policies and values, embedding them into every initiative and decision. Your influence will extend across diverse projects, shaping outcomes that serve communities, enhance efficiency, and promote long-term success.</li>\n<li>The job plays a pivotal role in defining the County Council’s strategic policies. As a leader in this area, you will set ambitious objectives and targets that drive progress within the Local Transport Plan and its supporting documents. Your expertise will influence key decisions, ensuring transportation policies enhance connectivity, sustainability, and efficiency.</li>\n<li>You will transform policies, strategies, and service levels into effective services and programmes of work—ensuring they align with HCC’s objectives. Your leadership will help drive growth, reduce road casualties, and promote sustainable travel while embracing the opportunities of the transport technological revolution.</li>\n<li>You will play a key role in shaping places that serve communities for generations to come. With a focus on exceptional customer service, your work will contribute to a smarter, safer, and more sustainable future</li>\n</ul><ul>\n<li>Champion excellence by ensuring policies, service levels, and technical standards remain compliant, effective, and forward-thinking. As the County Council’s strategic advisor on Transport Planning, Transport Strategy, and Highways Development Management, you will shape policies that drive sustainable growth, improve connectivity, and protect public and authority interests. Your expertise will support Planning Authorities, the Growth Board, and Hertfordshire Futures at a strategic level, ensuring transportation infrastructure aligns with long-term development goals</li>\n<li>As an excellent communicator you will be able to work effectively with our elected members stakeholders across the county. Developing a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities and translating them into clear polices and strategies that can be communicated effectively with the communities and businesses across Hertfordshire.</li>\n</ul><br><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential </strong></p><ul>\n<li>Professional level qualification to degree level or equivalent experience and knowledge working in the transport and Highways sector.</li>\n<li>In depth understanding of at least some of spatial planning, Transport Planning and Policy, Development Management as well as a broader understanding of the sector.</li>\n<li>Experience of developing and embedding Policy and Strategy and leading transformation.</li>\n<li>Be a strong advocate for the service and operate more widely in the Transport profession (institutes/organisations e.g. CIHT – ADEPT) ensuring up to date knowledge and foresight.</li>\n<li>Evidence of strong leadership and people skills including demonstrable track record of motivating and supporting a diverse workforce.</li>\n<li>Understanding of broader local government developments and emerging trends.</li>\n<li>Experience and skills demonstrating proactive programme and financial management including risk management and mitigation. Working in a financially constrained environment and collaborating closely with finance team members to establish budget requirements and assist in budget setting processes.</li>\n<li>Experience and evidence of successfully leading budget and funding bids</li>\n<li>Experience of operating in a political environment managing challenging discussions and wider stakeholder pressures.</li>\n<li>Broad experience of service planning and implementation within a large organisation with multidisciplinary service area.</li>\n<li>Proven organisational experience and ability to develop long term relationships and networks external to the Council, to influence and change behaviour and support the council’s objectives.</li>\n<li>Strong effective communication skills across a range of media.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing a Large and diverse portfolio and aligning its development to the processes and procedures of the sponsoring department and the wider organisation</li>\n<li>Experience of leading and supporting change.</li>\n</ul><p><br>If you’re ready to lead with integrity, shape standards that drive progress, and contribute to a smarter, more efficient future, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.</p><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Organisational Leadership level 16 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Organisational Leadership</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Rupert.Thacker@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£81,803 progressing to £90,664","publishDate":"2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-09T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b1c4839c-ee7b-421a-9201-e962e2610955.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"a4890d40-e2e8-4bb0-8f38-65f6cdbdacfb","title":"Commercial Deputy Director, Works Category","employer":"House of Lords","department":"","location":"House of Lords","locationType":2,"description":"<p>We are looking for a Commercial Deputy Director to join the Parliamentary Commercial Directorate (PCD).</p>\n<p>PCD is expected to become a joint department of both Houses later in 2025, led by a new Chief Commercial Officer and strengthening PCD’s position as a cross-parliament function. You will work as part of a growing and ambitious function, committed to ensuring the value for money from our nearly £1bn in annual spend and supporting transformational projects across the organisation and our estate, including at the Palace of Westminster which is a UNECSO world heritage site.</p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the PCD Senior Leadership Team, working at the heart of operational delivery, capability, capacity and pipeline planning, stakeholder management and making sure that the commercial processes and templates needed are being properly utilised to deliver compliant procurements.</p>\n<p>You will be applying your experience of leading complex commercial projects and acting as a trusted advisor across high profile and unique projects. 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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong experience and knowledge of NEC suite of contract terms and who is keen to apply their skills across various projects and work with a wide range of stakeholders in a unique, fast-paced environment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>You’ll be accountable for </strong><em>–</em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivering high value and complex Works (reprocuring complex building maintenance contracts, procuring new building maintenance contracts, construction, hard facilities management, building refurbishment and building security) procurements.</li>\n<li>Delivering compliant end-to-end procurements, delivering demonstrable value for money and compliant goods and services contracts.</li>\n<li>Proactively identifying and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders within relevant directorates, fostering strong business partnerships</li>\n<li>Assisting Heads of Commercial upwards in forecasting, planning, and allocating resources for procurement projects.</li>\n<li>Leading and overseeing procurement activities within the Works category, ensuring they meet the requirements of stakeholders and comply with procurement policies and internal governance standards.</li>\n<li>Ensuring smooth transitions from procurement to contract management by actively supporting supplier relationships</li>\n</ul>\n<p>For the full role details and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What we’re looking for –</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good understanding of the NEC suite of contracts and its options.</li>\n<li>Ability to provide solid advice in relation to Works contracts including construction and related project, cost, design and other services.</li>\n<li>A knowledge of compliance requirements associated with public sector procurement regulations and ability to manage major Works procurements throughout the procurement cycle.</li>\n<li>Ability to promote procurement policy, awareness and contract management practice to both professional and lay audiences.</li>\n<li>Pro-active approach to managing workload and problem-solving with ability to identify areas for continuous improvement both within the team and wider workstreams.</li>\n<li>Proven experience of working with and in influencing Senior Internal and External stakeholders.</li>\n<li>Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply at Level 5(MCIPS) is desirable. Candidates who are substantially on the way to achieving the same may be considered or equivalent Chartership or experience.</li>\n<li>Transforming Public Procurement Certification or working towards.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>It would be even better if you have or are willing to learn –</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of delivering commercial strategies and procurements in more than one category</li>\n<li>Proven experience in a pre-contract construction environment</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>What you’ll get in return</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)</li>\n<li>Generous <a href=\"http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/prospective-members-faq/\">Civil Service Pension Scheme</a> which can attract employer contributions currently up to 28.97%.</li>\n<li>Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme</li>\n<li>The opportunity to witness history in the making!</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Please complete your online application by 23.55pm on 25 May 2025.</p>\n<p>If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact <a href=\"mailto:hlrecruitment@parliament.uk\">hlrecruitment@parliament.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>The Administrations of both Houses of Parliament are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.</em></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Circa £60,000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-06T13:03:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-25T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/85ad67cd-75d4-4c4a-9e1c-a82432e7f7c4.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0d31dcbd-692f-4053-b480-a0da58b3f0ac","title":"Strategy and Policy Officer (P01291)","employer":"Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council","department":"","location":"Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Strategy and Policy Officer</strong></p><p><strong>P01291 </strong></p><p><strong>Starting salary £40,689 with potential progression to £43,690 on achieving designated skills and experience</strong></p><p><strong>37 hours per week (hybrid working)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated Strategy and Policy Officer to join the Transformation Team in this exciting brand new role.</strong></p><p>With experience working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders you will work effectively across all council teams to support the development of their policies and strategies.You need to be a detail-orientated professional with an enthusiasm for seeking out information and data to evidence service delivery and monitor the effectiveness of our delivery plans. </p><p>The successful candidate will be a strong team player, with a track record of excellent written and verbal communication skills.No two days will be the same.</p><p>You will be based at our offices in Welwyn Garden City and will be expected to attend the office at least two days per week, subject to service needs demands. </p><p>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.</p><p><br></p><p>Our <strong>CORE</strong> values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.</p><p></p><p><strong>Closing date for applications is 1 June 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will be held on 6 June 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 13 June 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-05-02T11:46:33.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/f0f6ef50-e3ef-42af-a86a-c0efe968620b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fc0b15a3-883e-4555-ace4-7e75f6332af5","title":"Principal Planning Policy Officer","employer":"London Borough of Bexley","department":"","location":"London Borough of Bexley","locationType":2,"description":"<p><strong>About The Role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting time for London Borough of Bexley; we are at the heart of regeneration and change as London’s growth opportunities move eastwards.  The Council is planning for unprecedented growth and development, but key corporate and political priorities are to ensure that growth is of high-quality design and respects the existing character of the borough as well as aiding in the regeneration and renewal of its most deprived areas.</p>\n<p>This senior <strong>12-month fixed-term</strong> post will play an important role within the Strategic Planning Division as the team undertakes a comprehensive review of Bexley’s designated green belt land, providing experienced support within the planning policy team and advice across Council teams with regards to planning policy, strategy and growth, including infrastructure planning, sustainability and conservation.</p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in strategic planning and be capable of leading work programmes including commissioning consultants as required, giving advice to development management on planning applications, pre-applications and at appeal, and establishing and/or maintaining working partnerships across the Council and with external bodies including through the duty to cooperate.</p>\n<p>You will be ambitious for new opportunities and want to work as part of a dynamic and friendly team to help meet the Council’s ambitions.  This role will contribute significantly to the delivery of the Council’s strategic corporate priorities.  Working for us you will have the opportunity to make a real difference for our residents.</p>\n<p>Please refer to the Job Description (<strong>Bexley15 Grade on the Career Grade Scheme</strong>) attached for more information.</p>\n<p>For an informal discussion about the role please contact Clare Loops, Planning Policy Manager on 020 3045 5766 or email <a href=\"mailto:clare.loops@bexley.gov.uk\">clare.loops@bexley.gov.uk</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p>\n<p>A degree level qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline and eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is essential.  A higher degree (e.g. MSc) in Town Planning or a related discipline is desirable.</p>\n<p>For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the attached Job Description (<strong>the requirements at the Bexley15 Grade on the Career Grade Scheme are the relevant criteria</strong>).</p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Offer to you</strong></p>\n<p>We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.</p>\n<p><strong>Recruitment Information</strong></p>\n<p>As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@bexley.gov.uk\">recruitment@bexley.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.</p>\n<p><strong>Click on the apply link above to apply.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date: 29<sup>th</sup> May 2025</strong></p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£43,092 - £49,644 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T13:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-29T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/dd442163-904d-4cf3-878e-890487cb01f3.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"dca224ec-8044-4d31-97ce-e55418dabb13","title":"Senior Policy and Stakeholder Officer","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2><strong>Strategy and Communications</strong></h2>\n<p>Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>About the team</strong></h2>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and committed team that is responsible for supporting the Deputy Mayor for Fire in their oversight of London Fire Brigade (LFB); and for coordinating and contributing to policies that relate to Londoners’ safety.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will have the opportunity to develop relationships across the GLA and LFB. You will also develop an insight into the operations of one of the world’s busiest fire services; and explore how these operations intersect with other parts of the GLA.</p>\n<p><br>LFB, and the fire sector, is undergoing significant and wide-ranging transformation. LFB is responding to the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and inspections from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and making improvements to its culture. As it makes improvements to its culture, it is critical that LFB is properly supported in navigating this change. More widely, LFB is working to meet challenges posed by climate change, new technologies, and London's complex built environment. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>About the role</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role represents an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of the team and its work programme.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have excellent policy development and stakeholder management skills. A background in fire policy is not necessary for this role, due to its cross-cutting nature.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will lead on the development and delivery of a programme of work to research and promote issues relating to fire policy, seeking cross-cutting policy areas. This work will include an events programme; commissioning research; and producing publications and consultation responses. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your work, while focused on fire, will relate to various policy areas related to London’s safety. These may include, for example, the safety of London’s built environment; how climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires; or how to store and charge e-bikes safely to support sustainable travel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>What your day will look like</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing and delivering a programme of work in response to fire-related issues, including events, workshops, lobbying strategies and stakeholder engagement. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contributing to the development of policy, strategies and decisions; and reviewing and evaluating their implementation. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing advice to the Deputy Mayor for Fire, the Head of Fire, and GLA senior managers (including preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences; and making recommendations on policy and strategy options).</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting research into policy 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working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights</li>\n<li>Actively challenges and addresses ‘silo attitudes’ to encourage effective relationship-building inside and outside the GLA</li>\n<li>Understands the complexities of political dynamics and uses this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively</li>\n<li>Identifies clear win-win situations with external partners</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing </strong></p>\n<p>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 4 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Articulates self with credibility and conviction, encouraging buy-in to corporate position</li>\n<li>Influences the thinking of other organisations, encouraging them to deliver with the GLA </li>\n<li>Ensures that the organisation communicates inclusively with staff and external stakeholders</li>\n<li>Acts as a credible and convincing spokesperson and negotiator for the GLA </li>\n<li>Instils a corporate commitment to accessible communication</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br><strong>Decision Making</strong></p>\n<p>… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p>· Makes sound decisions quickly on behalf of the GLA when a situation requires intervention</p>\n<p>· Takes responsibility for team decisions, providing rationale when those decisions are questioned</p>\n<p>· Involves senior stakeholders early in decisions that impact them</p>\n<p>· Analyses organisational risks associated with decisions, including those with long term impacts, before committing to action </p>\n<p>· Encourages others in the team to make decisions in their own area of expertise, take appropriate risks and learn from experience</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Planning and Organising</strong></p>\n<p>… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p>· Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery</p>\n<p>· Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits</p>\n<p>· Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders</p>\n<p>· Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard</p>\n<p>· Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Problem Solving</strong></p>\n<p>… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>· Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding</p>\n<p>· Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice</p>\n<p>· Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues</p>\n<p>· Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes </p>\n<p>· Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Managing and Developing Performance</strong></p>\n<p>… … is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA’s objectives and statutory obligations.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect.</li>\n<li>Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities</li>\n<li>Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities</li>\n<li>Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance</li>\n<li>Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><strong>Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.</strong></p>\n<p><br><strong>Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)</strong></p>\n<p><br><strong>As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. </strong></p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong>\n</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Ross Jardine, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role: <a href=\"mailto:ross.jardine@london.gov.uk\">ross.jardine@london.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We will be holding an online session on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11.30am, which will provide the opportunity for prospective applicants to hear from the Head of Fire, and the team, about the team and the role as well as give you the opportunity to ask questions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are interested in joining, please email <a title=\"mailto:fireandresilience@london.gov.uk\" href=\"mailto:fireandresilience@london.gov.uk\">fireandresilience@london.gov.uk</a> who will send you the MS Teams invite.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Assessment process</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: <strong>Week commencing 16 June 2025 (exact date TBC)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><br>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p><br>We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. </p>\n<p><br>Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>Benefits</strong>\n</h2>\n<p>GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2>\n<p><strong>Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. 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Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Regulatory services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity or to visit our office, please contact Emma Hope on 01707 292525 or Richard Lewis on 01707 292418.</p><p>Learn about what we can offer you:</p><ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Professional Qualification:</strong> Achieve the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional apprenticeship with six hours a week dedicated to training or studying.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Supportive Environment:</strong> Work alongside experienced officers in a friendly and supportive setting.</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Flexible Working:</strong> Enjoy a good work-life balance with flexible roles and comprehensive IT support.</li>\n</ul><p>Discover more about a career in Trading Standards here:</p><p>tradingstandards.uk/practitioners/careers-in-trading-standards/</p><p>Interview Date: 20th & 24th June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. 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£41,511 progressing to £45,718

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