Senior Policy Adviser (Planning and Regeneration Committee)

at  Greater London Authority

KEY INFORMATION

Salary: £56,797 per annum
Grade: 9
Contract type: Permanent
Reference: 047221
Application closing date: Thu, 28/11/2024 - 23:59

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

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

• Experience of one or more of the Committee’s policy areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of political, policy and governance issues relating to London and the UK more widely.
• Experience delivering complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Experience of operating effectively in a political environment.
• Degree or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience establishing and successfully carrying out a programme of multiple scrutiny investigations / projects.

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.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Experience of one or more of the Committee’s policy areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of political, policy and governance issues relating to London and the UK more widely.
• Experience delivering complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Experience of operating effectively in a political environment.
• Degree or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Experience establishing and successfully carrying out a programme of multiple scrutiny investigations / projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The London Plan is the strategic document that sets the vision and direction of London’s public space. With a new London Plan process beginning, the Committee is looking for a planning policy expert to ensure that the Assembly pushes the Mayor to deliver the best possible Plan for all Londoners.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering the scrutiny work programme of the Planning and Regeneration Committee. You will support the Committee to hold the Mayor to account and to investigate planning and regeneration related topics that matter to Londoners. This will include:

• Providing expert advice to the Committee Chair and Members of the Assembly on planning and regeneration issues in London.
• Designing and delivering investigations, which will include research, drafting high quality briefings, formal committee meetings plus informal meetings, site visits and other ad hoc activities.
• Developing policy recommendations and working with the political parties on the Committee to build consensus, and publish impactful reports and correspondence.

You will be plugged into some of the most pressing policy issues facing London today, working across political parties to bring about positive change. You will also work closely with communities and the planning sector to research and shape your investigations, and this role comes with great opportunities for stakeholder engagement and network building.
This job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
This role is based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE)

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ROLE

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

JOB PURPOSE

To design and deliver a programme of work for the London Assembly, its committees and Members, providing substantive policy guidance and managing researchers (where necessary), to maximise the impact and effectiveness of the London Assembly in its roles of holding the Mayor of London to account and investigating issues of concern to Londoners.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To work closely with the [Head of Policy Scrutiny or Head of Financial Scrutiny] to set and deliver priority areas of work for the Committee and to advise Assembly Members on the scrutiny and policy opportunities arising for the Assembly for their policy areas.
• To lead Scrutiny staff on work for the assigned committee and the London Assembly as a whole, to deliver high quality research, analysis, briefings, advice and outputs to and for the Assembly and the committee.
• To be accountable for the impact, timeliness and effectiveness of the policy and scrutiny work for the committee, in line with scrutiny frameworks and protocols.
• To form effective working relationships with Assembly Members, staff across the Authority and external stakeholders in order to maximise the impact and effectiveness of the London Assembly’s scrutiny and investigations work and supporting Committee investigations to be informed by a diverse range of voices from across London.
• Actively identify new areas of opportunity and innovation for the London Assembly, both in relation to holding the Mayor of London to account and in relation to broader policy issues for London within the post-holder’s research area.
• [If required] Manage staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.
• Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.
• To 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.

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

• Experience of one or more of the Committee’s policy areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of political, policy and governance issues relating to London and the UK more widely.
• Experience delivering complex projects to tight deadlines.
• Experience of operating effectively in a political environment.
• Degree or equivalent experience

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 and competencies outlined in the advert