KEY INFORMATION

Salary: £52,305 per annum
Grade: 8
Contract type: Fixed Term, Full Time
Reference: 2062
Contract details: till March 2027
Application closing date: Sun, 24/08/2025 - 23:59

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Proven experience in strategic communications, marketing or stakeholder engagement, particularly in a public sector or policy environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deliver to time and budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience managing digital and social media.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and adapt approaches to meet diverse needs.
• A clear understanding of the role of planning and regeneration in shaping a fairer, more inclusive London.

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

We’re looking for an experienced and creative communications professional to lead and coordinate stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications for the Greater London Authority’s Planning & Regeneration Unit.
This is a strategic and delivery-focused role at the heart of shaping how we communicate the Mayor’s vision for planning and regeneration. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing targeted engagement strategies, raising awareness of planning initiatives and extending the reach of our work to diverse audiences across London.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the GLA and externally to coordinate impactful communications, ensure consistency with our brand, and support the delivery of Mayoral priorities.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ROLE

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Joe Wilkinson would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at joe.wilkinson@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:

• Proven experience in strategic communications, marketing or stakeholder engagement, particularly in a public sector or policy environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deliver to time and budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience managing digital and social media.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and adapt approaches to meet diverse needs.
• A clear understanding of the role of planning and regeneration in shaping a fairer, more inclusive London

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