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Do you want to support the Mayor in solving some of the most difficult problems facing London and Londoners?

Are you looking for a new opportunity in public affairs, stakeholder management and relationship building?

We’ve recently formed a new team focused on strengthening partnerships across London, from government departments to local government, the voluntary sector, and businesses.

We support the Mayor and the GLA by building intelligence, advocating for Londoners, and bringing people together to solve some of the most difficult challenges facing the city.

We’re looking for someone with experience in relationship building, stakeholder management and an interest in parliamentary and public affairs to support policy teams right across the GLA to achieve their ambitions through relationship building.

You will:

• Support GLA teams with their engagement with government, parliament, and local government
• Monitor developments in parliament and beyond, providing advice and succinct summaries for senior leaders
• Provide content for briefings for the Mayor, Deputy Mayors, and other senior staff in their meetings with government, parliament, local government, and other key stakeholders
• Assist in the delivery of the London Partnership Board – helping organise meetings, manage stakeholders and drafting reports

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a huge range of policy areas, in a new and exciting team that supports the Mayor and the GLA across all its interests.

If you have experience of engaging with external stakeholders, writing succinctly for internal and external audiences, and an interest in parliament and politics, we would love to hear from you.

• Assist in the delivery of a public affairs strategy that supports the delivery of the Mayor of London’s and the GLA’s key priorities, developing opportunities for collaboration and joint working.
• Advise on, service and attend meetings, when required, between the Mayor; GLA officers; government ministers, parliamentarians, and officials; London boroughs; the City of London; and other relevant organisations.
• Monitor government announcements, policy development and parliamentary activity; and provide succinct summaries for internal use.
• Identify opportunities for the GLA to engage with government and parliament, London boroughs and associated organisations; and provide advice on appropriate and effective responses.
• Assist in the coordination and development of common responses and approaches for the GLA group on government legislation, consultations, and other activities, including through cross-department collaboration and on a range of pan-London borough developments and activities.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date contact and stakeholder lists by monitoring key personnel changes in partner organisations including London Councils, boroughs, functional bodies, business and civil society groups, and major public services across London.
• Assist in the successful delivery of the successor to the London Recovery Board, ensuring it is professionally managed, with effective stakeholder management of Board members.
• Understand and assist in managing the GLA’s reputational risks with partners, whilst maintaining an up-to-date awareness of legislative, technical and policy changes as relevant to the post.
• 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.
• Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-departmental, and cross-organisational groups and project teams.

If you have a question about the role or would like to discuss it informally, please feel free to contact Will Holmes at [email protected] to arrange a call.

Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following 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 cover letter/supporting statement documents are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

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

Technical requirements/experience/qualifications

• Successful track record of working in a complex stakeholder environment; a good understanding of the roles played by national, regional, and local government in the London context.
• Evidence of success in supporting the delivery of a public affairs programme.
• Demonstrable experience of producing high-quality public affairs products, such as briefing and meeting notes, stakeholder lists and drafts to consultation responses.

Behavioural competencies

Building and managing relationships

… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 2 indicators of effective performance

• 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 acts
• Fosters an environment where others feel respected
• Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals

Stakeholder focus

… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those impacted by our work, and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations.

Level 2 indicators of effective performance.

• Seeks to understand requirements, gathering extra information when needs are not clear
• Presents the GLA positively by interacting effectively with stakeholders
• Delivers a timely and accurate service
• Understands the differing needs of stakeholders and adapts own service accordingly
• Seeks and uses feedback from a variety of sources to improve the GLA’s service to Londoners

Communicating and influencing

… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.

Level 2 indicators of effective performance

• Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders
• Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, in both verbal and written communication
• Persuades others, using evidence-based knowledge; modifies approach to deliver messages effectively
• Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way
• Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally

Organisational awareness

… is understanding, and being sensitive to, organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA, and shaping our approach accordingly

Level 2 indicators of effective performance.

• Challenges unethical behaviour
• Uses understanding of the GLA’s complex partnership arrangements to deliver effectively
• Recognises how political changes and sensitivities impact on own and team’s work
• Is aware of the changing needs of Londoners, anticipating resulting changes for work agendas
• Follows the GLA’s position in the media and understands how it impacts on work
  

This role is based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1Z).

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.

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.

In addition to a good salary package, we 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.

Application closing date: Sunday 13th August 2023 at 23:59

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

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