Job Description

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 role

As a Senior Policy and Programme Officer, you will play a key role in developing and delivering policies and projects that support the Mayor’s ambition to clean London’s air. Working closely with colleagues across the GLA Group, London boroughs, government bodies and a wide range of stakeholders, you will help drive London’s progress towards meeting World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines and improving health outcomes for all Londoners.

You will lead the delivery of complex programmes, managing performance, budgets and key stakeholder relationships. The role requires strong policy development, programme management and analytical skills, with the ability to turn technical evidence into practical solutions that achieve meaningful improvements in air quality.

What your day will look like

• Support the delivery of a portfolio of air quality work, including statutory responsibilities and key Mayoral priorities, projects and programmes.
• Manage air quality projects delivered by the GLA and external partners, including procuring and overseeing consultants and contractors where required.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government departments, London boroughs, international organisations and partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Work collaboratively across the GLA Group and with external stakeholders to ensure opportunities for joined-up working and shared outcomes are realised.
• Provide clear and timely advice on air quality and environmental issues to the Mayor, senior leaders, Assembly Members, GLA colleagues and external partners.
• Draft briefings, reports, correspondence and responses to Mayoral and Assembly questions.
• Keep up to date with developments in air quality policy, legislation and technical evidence, and use this knowledge to inform decision-making.
• Support the development and delivery of policies, projects and programmes that contribute to Mayoral priorities and demonstrate measurable outcomes.
• Ensure London's diverse communities are considered in the development and delivery of air quality policies and programmes, helping to deliver fair and inclusive outcomes for all Londoners.

Skills, knowledge and experience

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

• Experience in the field of air quality, sustainable transport, or related environmental policy.
• Ability to analyse and interpret air quality issues and data in relation to urban areas, including causes, effects, and possible solutions.
• Ability to use a range of office and statistical software including word processing and spreadsheet packages. Ability to use statistical software is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience undertaking project-based work and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations, and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for a range of different audiences.

Behavioural competencies

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

Research and Analysis

… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion, and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity, and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

• Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge
• Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality
• Analyses and integrates qualitative and quantitative data to find new insights
• Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports
• Identifies relevant and practical research questions for the future

Planning and 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

Building and 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

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.

lease 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 Matt Browning would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at: Matthew.Browning@london.gov.uk

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

Is this role eligible for sponsorship?

This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further.

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: End of September

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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More Support

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

The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.