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Good Growth

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.

About the team

The City+ Place Unit is a jointly functioning team working across the GLA Planning and Regeneration and TfL Spatial Planning, to support delivery of good growth - development that is socially and economically inclusive and environmentally sustainable - through integrated place-based working.

Working across the wider GLA Group, the City + Place Unit seeks to unlock good growth through evidence-based prioritisation, effective case making, co-ordinated investment and continued engagement with government, boroughs, private sector and local communities.

Working across the wider GLA Group, the City + Place Unit seeks to unlock good growth through evidence-based prioritisation, effective case making, co-ordinated investment and continued engagement with government, boroughs, private sector and local communities.

About the role

As Senior Project Officer working in the City + Place Unit you will enable successful, inclusive and sustainable places of high quality for the benefit of all Londoners.

You will provide project management in the delivery of place-based regeneration projects, strategies and programmes; leading on the preparation and delivery of projects; and providing project management as and when required.

This role provides a unique opportunity for a talented individual with an ability to combine strategic thinking with practical capabilities.

What your day will look like

You will:

• Work in close partnership with London Boroughs and other key partners, leading on and enabling the delivery of projects and actions through collaboration, encouragement and advice, maintaining throughout a strong focus on good place–shaping and regeneration.
• Procure consultants and prepare contract specifications and grant award documentation to delivery partners.
• Monitor delivery partners and track project activities and milestones against targets, take ownership and management of project issues; take follow up or remedial actions if required.
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring project and programme financial information such as monitoring spend against budget.
• Develop successful networks within the organisation and with external partners to promote good practice across regeneration.
• Provide advice, support and guidance in terms of place making, design quality management, physical and economic regeneration and development and urban space management to senior colleagues in the GLA across the GLA Group and to external delivery partners and sponsors.
• Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities, and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience of delivering large projects in complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of the planning and political context of London including Economic Development, Planning, Regeneration, Place-making and design quality management.
• Evidence of using strategic analytical skills to support project delivery, including using performance management frameworks to implement and monitor successful delivery.
• Well-developed IT skills and experience of using project management, financial management and design software packages

Behavioural competencies

Building & Managing Relationships

…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

• Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals
• Develops new professional relationships
• Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement
• Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
• Fosters an environment where others feel respected

Communicating & Influencing

…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

• Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally
• Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way
• Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders
• Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication
• Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively

Planning & Organising

… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

• Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
• Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
• Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met

Problem Solving

… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

• Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully
• Proposes options for solutions to presented problems
• Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving
• Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems
• Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving

Organisational Awareness

… is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

• Challenges unethical behaviour
• Uses understanding of the GLA’s complex partnership arrangements to deliver effectively
• Recognises how political changes and sensitivities impact on own and team’s work
• Is aware of the changing needs of Londoners, anticipating resulting changes for work agendas
• Follows the GLA’s position in the media and understands how it impacts on work

Responding to Pressure and Change

… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

• Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure
• Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements
• Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve
• Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives
• Manages team’s well-being, supporting them to cope with pressure and change

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

Up to date CV

Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.

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.

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)

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.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Tim Rettler would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Tim.Rettler@london.gov.uk.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

The interview/assessment date is: tbc

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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 underrepresented in our workforce.

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

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.

Additional Information

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.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.