KEY INFORMATION

Salary: £58,217 per annum
Grade: 9
Contract type: Permanent
Reference: 1963
Interview date: w/c 8 September 2025 (may be subject to change)
Application closing date: Wed, 20/08/2025 - 23:59

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Managing and developing performance: Proven track record of success in managing formal committee meetings involving the decision-making processes in a high-profile and/or political organisation.
• Building and managing relationships: Evidence of effective working with senior politicians, senior staff and/or high level stakeholders.
• Organisational awareness: Evidence of ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, and awareness of current affairs. Knowledge of the functions of the GLA and London local government would be beneficial.
• Communicating and influencing: Proven track record of success in managing staff / teams.
• Responding to pressure and change: evidence of working at pace and delivering complex work to strict deadlines.
• Planning and organising: evidence of ability to organise a varied and busy workload and deliver high quality work.

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Committee Services team has a vacancy for a Principal Committee Manager, supporting the work of the London Assembly and its committees. You will work in a team that also provides key clerking support across the GLA Group to the London Assembly, Mayor of London, Transport for London, London Legacy Development Corporation and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation.
No two days are the same and you can often read about work you’ve contributed to in the media on your way home.
To thrive, you’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to manage and prioritise your time effectively, an eye for detail and a collaborative approach.
We’re looking for candidates with real enthusiasm who have experience of managing meetings, the ability to work effectively in a complex, political and high-profile organisation and a firm grasp of the use and application of IT systems. Knowledge of the role of scrutiny in a local authority setting would be advantageous.

THIS IS A POLITICALLY RESTRICTED ROLE UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING ACT 1989.

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

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ROLE

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Paul Goodchild would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at paul.goodchild@london.gov.uk.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

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

• Managing and developing performance: Proven track record of success in managing formal committee meetings involving the decision-making processes in a high-profile and/or political organisation.
• Building and managing relationships: Evidence of effective working with senior politicians, senior staff and/or high level stakeholders.
• Organisational awareness: Evidence of ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, and awareness of current affairs. Knowledge of the functions of the GLA and London local government would be beneficial.
• Communicating and influencing: Proven track record of success in managing staff / teams.
• Responding to pressure and change: evidence of working at pace and delivering complex work to strict deadlines.
• Planning and organising: evidence of ability to organise a varied and busy workload and deliver high quality work

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