KEY INFORMATION

Salary: £128,314pa
Grade: 15
Contract type: Fixed Term
Reference: ADSPCPG/25
Contract details: Two Years Fixed Term
Interview date: Thursday 7th August 2025
Application closing date: Sun, 27/07/2025 - 23:59

ARE YOU A VISIONARY LEADER WITH A PASSION FOR DRIVING TRANSFORMATION AND DELIVERING STRATEGIC IMPACT AT SCALE?

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Director of Strategic Programs and Corporate Performance and Governance. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you will lead some of the GLA’s most critical and high-profile work programmes, including:

• The GLA’s first Integrated Settlement
• A refreshed Corporate Programme Management Office (PMO)

You lead with energy and urgency, while fostering a collaborative spirit that brings people along with you.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of London’s governance and performance landscape.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Relevant senior level experience and leadership in transformation, programme management and delivery
• Senior level expertise and evidence of contributing to the development of best practice in corporate programme management, change management
• Extensive experience of, and effectiveness in, complex, high profile and politically sensitive working environments
• Strong analytical skills with ability to use evidence based decision making
• Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organisation
• Proven success in leading organisation-wide initiatives and managing cross-functional teams

Please find the full Job Description here
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

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.

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.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ROLE

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager, Fay Hammond, would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at fay.hammond@london.gov.uk.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glarecruitment@engageats.co.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

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

• Relevant senior level experience and leadership in transformation, programme management and delivery
• Senior level expertise and evidence of contributing to the development of best practice in corporate programme management, change management
• Extensive experience of, and effectiveness in, complex, high profile and politically sensitive working environments
• Strong analytical skills with ability to use evidence based decision making
• Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organisation
• Proven success in leading organisation-wide initiatives and managing cross-functional team

If you would like to apply for the role you’ll need to submit:

• an online application
• a Word statement (1,500 words) outlining how you meet the essential criteria as well as the competencies outlined in the advert