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Contract details: 0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours a week 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 team London is a city recognised as the global capital for arts and culture. Our theatres, music venues, museums and galleries are renowned across the world. Our creative industries are vital to London's success and the recording studios, rehearsal spaces, artists' workspaces, grassroots music, and LGBTQ+ venues all contribute to this success. The Space for Culture team is part of the Culture, Creative Industries and 24Hour Unit. It ensures that culture, creativity and community are hardwired into the fabric of our city to build a better London for everyone. From production and performance spaces to public realm projects, from protecting spaces at risk to creating opportunities for new spaces, we work to strengthen our city's identity as a rich, diverse and multifaceted cultural capital. About the role As Senior Programme Manager for Creative Enterprise Zones, you will provide senior strategic direction and management of the programme, working with stakeholders across London to create opportunities for cultural and creative organisations to thrive. This is a job share, so you will be working closely with the existing role holder, as well as with a small team of two and a group of 12 Zone Managers. What your day will look like Co-Lead and Empower the Team Set team priorities, lead planning sessions, support individual development, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture. Shape and Steer Communications Oversee internal and external messaging in partnership with the Communications Officer-ensuring alignment with brand, tone, and strategic objectives. Engage with Strategic Partners Build and maintain relationships with external key stakeholders and the Mayor's Office, represent the organisation at events, and identify opportunities for collaboration and influence. Deliver High-Impact Programmes and Events Manage the delivery of major initiatives like London Made Me Business Development Programme , influence Mayoral briefings and reaccreditation processes, and ensure smooth execution and measurable outcomes. Influence Policy and Development Projects Track and respond to planning policy developments, prepare strategic briefings, and engage with developers to align major projects with regeneration goals. This work will be job-shared on a sub-regional basis. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Successful track record of creative industries policy development and programme delivery in a complex political environment, including working with local, regional and central government partners. Understanding of London's planning and regeneration landscape. Understanding of workspace and live/work capital projects and business plan delivery. Extensive experience of programme and project management working across teams. Advanced level experience of long-term evaluation, economic impact assessment and reporting 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 3 indicators of effective performance: Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation 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 3 indicators of effective performance: Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership Strategic Thinking is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team's actions for the GLA Encourages self and others to think about organisation's long term potential Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team's work The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework This role is based at London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL). How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. Please 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. If you have questions about the role If you wish to learn more about the role, there will be a Teams information session at 1pm on Wednesday 13 August. This session includes opportunities to ask questions. Afterwards the session will be available as a recording. 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 will be in the week of 29 September 2025. 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. 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. 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 . click apply for full job details

Interview date: Expected to be 12 and 15 September 2025 Head of Energy Grade: 14 Team: Environment and Energy Directorate: Good Growth Application closing date: 24 August 2025 Interview date: Expected to be 12 and 15 September 2025 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 team The Environment and Energy unit is responsible for the policies and programmes related to the Mayor's ambitions around the natural environment, climate adaptation and his net zero 2030 target. The 25-strong Energy team sits within this unit. The Energy team leads on the Mayor's manifesto commitments on domestic retrofit (through the newly established Warmer Homes London) and the Greener Schools pilot. It is also responsible for our work around London Power, community energy and supporting a strong decarbonisation pipeline across London through the Mayor's Zero Carbon Accelerator. About the role This senior role will play a pivotal part in the Mayor's ambitions towards net zero. The Head of Energy leads an expert team of around 25 people working across a number of complex energy projects. The postholder will need to support the team through periods of uncertainty and change, whilst leading a high-performing and inclusive culture. The Head of Energy will need to demonstrate strong strategic leadership and programme delivery skills across a range of energy projects. This includes overseeing delivery of the Warm Homes Local Grant capital funding programme and supporting the newly-established Warmer Homes London office. It also includes continued delivery of the Greener Schools pilot, clean power procurement within the GLA Group, community energy and work to develop a pipeline of net zero projects through the Zero Carbon Accelerator. The Head of Energy is a Programme Director for three Mayoral programmes of work ('Reducing Non-Residential Emissions', 'Improving London's Housing Stock' and 'Upgrading London's Infrastructure'). This involves supporting the SROs for these programmes to ensure delivery of key outputs, identification and mitigation of risks, and careful management of budgets to maximise delivery and ensure value for money. The postholder will need to develop strong working relationships with the Deputy Mayor and the wider Mayor's Office, supporting their decision-making and ensuring team resources are focused on priorities. In addition, effective partnership working with London Councils, London boroughs and functional bodies across the GLA Group will be key to successful delivery. On behalf of the GLA, the Head of Energy will play a critical leadership role for London's climate sector in reducing our city's carbon emissions by retrofitting homes and schools, switching to cleaner forms of power, and developing a strong pipeline of net zero projects. Skills, knowledge and experience Please use your supporting statement to set out how you meet the following five essential criteria in no more than 1500 words. Scores against these five criteria will determine shortlisting for interview. 1.Experience leading a large, diverse, multidisciplinary team at a senior level. A track record of building a high-performing and inclusive team culture and an ability to ensure the team is aligned with organisational priorities. 2.Experience of providing high-quality professional advice to senior staff and politicians, and experience of building trust and confidence with elected members (or equivalent office holders). 3.A strong background in using strategic thinking skills to oversee the strong design and delivery of programmes of work to address complex public policy challenges. 4.Sound understanding and experience of financial management across multi-disciplinary functions, including budget formulation, financial monitoring and demonstrable evidence of corporate management of resources to achieve best value for money. 5.Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills across organisational structures and ability to build effective strategic partnerships with government, industry and other key stakeholders. At interview the behavioural competencies from the JD may be assessed as well as the essential criteria above. If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: An online application A personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert. If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Megan Life, Assistant Director Environment and Energy would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . 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 dates are expected to be 12 th and 15 th September, although these may be subject to change. 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. 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 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. 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. Need a document on this page in an accessible format? If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader)and needa version of a PDF or other document on this page in a more accessible format, please get in touch via ouronline form and tell us which format you need. It will also help usif you tell us which assistive technology you use. We'll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.

Salary: Grade: 14 (acting up) - the role is substantively Grade 13 with an acting up allowance to Grade 14 - this acting up arrangement will be in place until 31 March 2026, after which the postholder may revert to a Grade 13 Salary: £91,268 (G13) - £98,873 (G14) Interview date: 4th and 5th of September 2025 Head of Strategy & Policy Grade: 14 (acting up) - the role is substantively Grade 13 with an acting up allowance to Grade 14 - this acting up arrangement will be in place until at least 31 March 2026, after which the postholder may revert to a Grade 13 Location: City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE Contract type: Permanent Directorate: Housing & Land Deadline for applications: 23:59, Sunday 17 August 2025 About the Housing & Land directorate The GLA's Housing & Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs, housing associations, developers and other partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment programmes, commissioned services and land and property assets to support the supply of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the Strategy & Policy team The Strategy and Policy team is responsible for the Mayor's housing strategy for London and for developing policy across a broad range of areas including new housing supply, specialist housing, homelessness, rough sleeping, building safety and the private rented sector. In relation to new housing, the team works closely with planning and regeneration colleagues at a strategic level in the pursuit of mayoral and government ambitions for housing delivery. It also leads on policy development andsupportsgovernment engagement for major housing programmes, including the new10-yearSocial and Affordable Homes Programme, which is in a crucial stage of development. About the role You will lead the Strategy & Policy team to drive forward the Mayor's priorities for housing and ensure that Londoners have access to safe, decent and affordable homes. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for a team of 20 to deliver the Mayor's Housing Strategy and respond to London's housing crisis. You will work closely with the Deputy Mayor for Housing & Residential Development and the wider mayoral team to provide advice on strategy and policy, and support broad engagement with stakeholders - especially government. You will also work closely with senior leaders across Housing & Land, the GLA Group, local and national government and the wider housing sector to support delivery of key housing objectives and programmes through strategic advice, policy development and analysis. You will need to cultivate these relationships to support effective delivery of the Mayor's goals. We are looking for somebody with the ability to be a visible and proactive leader for one of the Mayor's highest priority areas. You will need the skills personally to analyse and shape the detail of what is required, but also to lead a high-performing team and make the most of their capacity to fulfil a very broad work programme. Ideally you would have relevant subject-matter experience and expertise, and in any case you will need to demonstrate success in leading this kind of strategy and policy work in a high-profile, complex and stakeholder-focused environment. Proven skills in problem-solving, judgement and prioritisation, as well as the ability to operate effectively in a political environment, will also be important. You will be a key senior leader both in the directorate (playing an active role in its management team) and for the GLA more widely. Skills, knowledge and experience In your application, you should set out how your skills and experience demonstrate that you meet the following criteria, which are linked to key competencies in the job description: 1.Demonstrable success in leading relevant strategy and policy work in a high-profile, complex and stakeholder-focused environment; and an ability toprovide expert advice in a complex political environment 2.Skilled at developing and using a wide network of senior internal and external relationships to facilitate cross-team and cross-organisation working, including with government and pan-London organisations like London Councils and the G15 3.Experience of leading a team to achieve short-term and long-term objectives amid competing priorities; and experience of leading through change, contributing to corporate priorities and taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion 4.Relevantsubject-matter experience and expertise If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: - An online application -Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above. 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. If you have questions If you wish to talk to someone about the role, please contact Tim Steer - Executive Director of Housing & Land at the GLA - . Tim will be away from 4 August to 12 August inclusive. Once you have submitted an application, it will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment dates are likely to be the 4 th and 5 th of September 2025. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Need a document on this page in an accessible format? If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader)and needa version of a PDF or other document on this page in a more accessible format, please get in touch via ouronline form and tell us which format you need. 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Working for adult education providers in London The Mayor is working to ensure London's skills offer better serves London's communities and economies, building on the success of the delegation of the Adult Education Budget (AEB) in 2019. Find out more about the Mayor's plans or the latest information and guidance for London's skills programmes below. You can also sign up to our mailing list and receive all the latest updates and funding opportunities for delivering skills in London. We're helping Londoners access training and employment opportunities in creative, digital, green, health and hospitality Find information about the Mayor of London's No Wrong Door programme. The London Multiply programme supports Londoners with limited numeracy qualifications access essential numeracy skills training for free. As part of the Skills for Londoners initiative, funding is available for training providers, employers and learners. Guidance for GLA-funded jobs and skills providers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The AEB funds education and training for adults aged 19 plus. Find out more, see resources for providers or get in touch. Find out more about our research and strategy, including the Skills Roadmap for London. Get involved with our work Subscribe to the Skills for Londoners newsletter and find out more about our work. Join Talk London's online community to have your say on our Jobs and Skills policies.

Adult Learning in London: learner stories Thousands of Londoners have already benefitted from learning, hear some of their stories below. Play YouTube video 'Shevone Parris tells her story' Jacy, freelance make-up artist Jacy trained in Media, Film and Theatrical Hair andMake-up at Westminster Adult Education Service. This course, alongside training in accountancy, has enabled her to become a freelance hair and make-up artist, a career which better fits around her childcare responsibilities. Jacy's learning has unlocked opportunities working on celebrity shoots, and with big brands such as House of Holland. Seesome examples of Jacy's work . Finding this course really helped me to get back on track and regain the confidence I needed to feel competent with all areas of my job and more. It was like therapy to refine my old skills, whilst learning lots of new ones too. - Jack Mattia, community vaccinator Mattia studied functional skills in English at Haringey Adult Learning Service. Mattia was 'a bit sceptical' when starting the course but soon released how the much the course was helping him improve his confidence and skills. After completing his course Mattia was able to secure a better paid role as a community vaccinator, delivering COVID-19 and flu vaccines to Londoners who find it difficult to leave their homes. At the time I joined the English course I was working as a waiter in the middle of the pandemic, meaning going in and out of furlough. The improved confidence in communicating clearly in English helped me to find a job as a vaccinator. - Luisabel, operations and logistics coordinator Before starting learning, Luisabel had not been working for a few years whilst focusing on looking after her young daughter. Luisabel was initially looking into university education, even securing a University offer, before deciding to pursue more practical and hands-on experience. I looked up for many types of course relevant to the logistics field including accountancy, as part of activities managed by logistics executives include logging invoices and financial documents. The course of booking and accountancy L1 I did with Haringey Adult learning had definitely helped me to get my job. - Luisabel Find a course with our interactive map There are thousands of adult learning courses available through the Mayor of London, and it's never too late to start.

The Mayor's strategy for equality, diversity and inclusion About the Mayor's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy The Mayor's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy sets out how he will work to create a fairer, more equal, integrated city where all people feel welcome and able to fulfil their potential. In November 2022 the Mayor published a new set of equality objectives to replace those published in 'Inclusive London' in 2018. These guides highlight sections of the strategy that are of particular relevance to the following groups: Inclusive London BSL audio and subtitles Play YouTube video 'Inclusive London BSL audio and subtitles' Pause YouTube video 'Inclusive London BSL audio and subtitles' Evidence base The equality, diversity and inclusion evidence base informs the Mayor's strategy and outlines the scale of inequality between different groups of Londoners for a range of social policy issues. A set of indicators are being used to monitor the state of equality in London. These will be used to check whether the priorities in the strategy remain the right ones and to guide future decision making. This report contains a summary of actions taken in the 2022-23 financial year. Need a document on this page in an accessible format? If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader)and needa version of a PDF or other document on this page in a more accessible format, please get in touch via ouronline form and tell us which format you need. It will also help usif you tell us which assistive technology you use. We'll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.

Bringing Londoners together to deliver change The Mayor's vision is that London is a safe city for all. First among our priorities is reducing violence in all its forms in London. We've already made real progress towards achieving this goal but you can help us achieve even more. Below you can find some useful tools and resources for you to use. You can also join some of our campaigns and share them with friends and family to help us spread the word. Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls resources Activities, resources and useful links for schools and colleges working with young people aged 11-18. FGM stops here - women across London are speaking out against Female Genital Mutilation. Supported by MOPAC, arts charity Tender have produced a toolkit for primary teachers working with children aged between 9-11 years old to promote healthy relationships based on equality and respect. As part of the Mayor's Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy , MOPAC commissioned Equality Collabs to undertake research and provide recommendations for London on understanding and responding to adult-child to parent violence and abuse. Here you can find the report, an executive summary, a good practice toolkit and a family needs and risks assessment tool to help inform your work. On this page you can find resources for the Child House Toolkit. Carrying a knife makes it more likely someone will harm you. Carrying a knife might seem like the new normal. But it's not. You have a choice. Stay safe. London needs you alive. Find out about London Needs You Alive and look at the educational toolkit. Find out how to report hate crime and how the Mayor is supporting victims of hate crime. The public safety toolkit for the business community to prepare for the risk of violence. A library of examples of good practice in tackling anti-social behaviour across London. Male violence against women and girls starts with words. Learn how to respond when our friends behave inappropriately. We're building a brighter future for young Londoners by building services which are tailored to their needs. Join the Mayor's movement to tackle knife crime. Find out more about our work Stay up to date with our work Read the latest news and blogs from MOPAC, find out more about our events and listen to our webcasts. See contact details to get in touch with us or access some of the Metropolitan Police services.

The Mayor of London is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to grow the game of basketball in the capital. Building on the sport's rising popularity, the Mayor is launching a dedicated Basketball Taskforce to elevate the sport's profile, secure major events, and create positive opportunities for young people across London. Key objectives The Basketball Taskforce will bring together experts from sport, business, culture, and government to deliver on several key objectives: Grow London's basketball scene We are focused on developing pathways for emerging talent, enhancing local infrastructure, and promoting the sport's influence beyond the court-including its impact on fashion, lifestyle, and culture. Attract major basketball events We aim to secure world-class basketball events, including NBA games, FIBA competitions, and 3x3 Basketball. We'll also identify emerging opportunities to host new and exciting basketball experiences in the city. Create positive youth opportunities By developing grassroots programs, we hope to not only promote basketball but also support youth safety, employability, and overall wellbeing. Aims As part of the Mayor's commitment to expanding the reach of basketball, Sadiq Khan has pledged to attract more NBA games and activations to the city. Following discussions with NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum, this taskforce will lead the charge in making London a global hub for basketball. With over 1.5 million people playing basketball weekly across the UK, the sport has rapidly grown to become the country's second most popular team sport. This taskforce aims to build on that momentum by: boosting access to basketball across London attracting high-profile events such as live NBA games and FIBA tournaments developing pathways for local talent engaging young people through the sport. Join us in expanding basketball in London and creating positive opportunities for young people through sport. We are seeking passionate volunteers to join the taskforce and help shape the future of basketball in London. If you have expertise in any of the following areas, we would love to hear from you: youth engagement and social impact arts, music and fashion facilities and infrastructure development commercial and sponsorship public policy and local authorities. We want to create a taskforce that is representative of London and Londoners, and with the breadthof skills and experience needed to achieve our aims. We will appoint individuals in order to create this diversity and skillset across the taskforce, and are particularly keen to see applications from those who are often underrepresented in this area(for example women and disabled Londoners). How to apply Ready to make a difference? To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages to by Tuesday 12 November 2024. In your cover letter, please outline why you want to join the taskforce, which relevant expertise you have, and what you would contribute to the team. Need a document on this page in an accessible format? If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader)and needa version of a PDF or other document on this page in a more accessible format, please get in touch via ouronline form and tell us which format you need. It will also help usif you tell us which assistive technology you use. We'll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.

Parts of City Hall are open to the public on Mondays to Thursdays, 8:30am to 6pm, and on Fridays, 8:30am to 5:30pm . You can enjoy free W-Fi access throughout the building by logging in to City Hall Wi-Fi and using 'GLA Guest'. Entrance and reception When you arrive at City Hall you will come through the entrance doors and through our security checks. Our reception desk is located in the central atrium, our staff are available to point you in the right direction if needed. Please note: in the interest of everyone's safety and security, everyone visiting City Hall must pass through security at the entrance to the building. This includes going through a metal detector and having all bags scanned. Our café is located on the ground floor and has stunning views over the Royal Docks. It is open to the public from 8:30am to 4pm. Find out more . The Chamber Accessed via the café, the Chamber is where debates and Assembly meetings take place. If there is a public meeting taking place you are welcome to attend the meeting in the seating gallery. If no meeting is taking place you cannot enter the Chamber. London's Living Room Located on the ground floor with views over the historic Royal Docks, the London's Living Room is a bright and modern event space available for hire.

For Londoners seeking employability skills Jobs and Skills for Londoners There are thousands of adult learning courses available from the Mayor of London's employability skills programmes. The Mayor and his team are helping thousands of Londoners to learn skills to help people: make that career change brush up on digital skills improve their English or maths have fun learning something new! If you are in low paid work, currently unemployed, or aged 19-23 you could get your course for free. Find your nearest skills provider through our provider map. Take the first step and find your nearest skills provider. Adult learning providers map and winners Find adult learning providers near you There are thousands of adult learning courses available through the Mayor of London, and it's never too late to start. Our programmes and resources for Londoners We're helping Londoners access training and employment opportunities in creative, digital, green, health and hospitality Skills Bootcamps training courses help Londoners aged 19+ develop new skills that employers are looking for. The London Multiply programme supports Londoners with limited numeracy qualifications access essential numeracy skills training for free. Find out more about our London Careers Hubs and how they can helpto improve careers outcomes for young people. Find out how we're working with London's unions to help workers learn new skills and improve their career prospects. Join London's online community to have your say on employability skills, apprenticeships, the job market and more.

Find out how to get to Trafalgar Square and what facilities are available there. Please note the public toilets at Trafalgar Square will be closed on the 5 and 6 of March 2025 for essential maintenance works. Getting to Trafalgar Square Charing Cross (on the Bakerloo and Northern lines) is the closest Tube station, with an entrance/exit on Trafalgar Square. The following stations are within a few minutes' walk: Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines) Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines). Charing Cross mainline rail station is about a three minute walk from Trafalgar Square. Unfortunately, Café on the Square is currently closed. Public toilets Please note the public toilets at Trafalgar Square will be closed on the 5 and 6 of March 2025 for essential maintenance works. There are public toilets available at Charing Cross train station nearby. Public toilets are situated on the west side of the square at the base of the central staircase. They are currently open daily from 10am to 6pm and a 20 pence charge applies, contactless card payment is available. A disabled toilet and baby change facility are available. Unfortunately the lift access from the north terrace is unavailable whilst the lift requires essential maintenance. Please note that the toilets will be closed for periods throughout the day to accommodate enhanced cleaning. Heritage Wardens ensure your visit is a safe and enjoyable one. They can give you information on local attractions and the square's heritage and provide assistance during events. They wear distinctive uniforms and are on Trafalgar Square 24 hours a day, sevendays a week. For your safety on Trafalgar Square, 24 hours a day: uniformed and non-uniformed security staff are on patrol Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is in operation for public safety and crime prevention. If you see anything unusual or suspicious please report it to one of the following: Police Officer call 101 or 999 (if urgent action is needed) Need a document on this page in an accessible format? If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader)and needa version of a PDF or other document on this page in a more accessible format, please get in touch via ouronline form and tell us which format you need. It will also help usif you tell us which assistive technology you use. We'll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.

City Hall education sessions offer students a unique opportunity to learn about their city and how it is run. Sessions are designed to: enthuse Londoners about their city, through our fascinating history and unique place on the national and global stage explain the roles and responsibilities of the Greater London Authority, the Mayor of London and the London Assembly develop an understanding of different political viewpoints and an appreciation of the importance of voting use contemporary issues to bring the policy-making process to life give studentsconfidence and encourage them to engage in political debates encourage Londonersto actively engage with City Hall. Education sessionsare suitable for all school groups: key stage 2 and above, colleges, universities and other London groups. We also offer outreach sessions for groups unable to visit us at City Hall. How to book For more information, details of availability or to make a booking, please email emailprotected Availability Education Visits are now fully booked for this academic year. Bookings for 2025/26 will open on May 6th.

The Mayor of London sets the budget and is responsible for making London a better place for everyone who visits, lives or works in the city. The Mayor is elected every four years. Changing London for the better The Mayor wants London to be a 'city for all Londoners'. His work includes: making it easier for people to move in and around the city improving London's environment helping the capital's businesses to thrive providing Londoners with more affordable housing giving young people in London more opportunities Setting the vision for London The Mayor sets an overall vision for London. He has a duty to create plans and policies for the capital covering: Arts & Culture Business & Economy Fire Health Housing and Land Planning Sport Transport Other priorities for the Mayor include higher education, foreign Investment and attracting events and conferences to London. Setting budgets to realise his vision The Mayor's £20.7bn annual budget supports investment in public transport, fire services and policing as well as the work of City Hall. It is financed from a mixture of central government grants, transport fares and other charges, business rates and council tax. Working in partnership to improve the capital In line with his commitment to do all he can to improve London, the Mayor invests in and works with many different people and organisations to achieve this aim. Championing London and Londoners The Mayor is also the elected voice of the capital and champions London and Londoners at home and abroad.

We're working to support the London of tomorrow and to improve our city so that it provides opportunities for all, as well as creating a great place to live. Our vision for a safe and resilient city London is a diverse, open and vibrant city, home to of 8.9 million residents, predicted to grow to 10 million over the next 10 years. We are a cosmopolitan and diverse city, four in ten of us were born abroad and in our schools over 300 different languages are spoken, making London the world's most linguistically diverse city. However, today, London is also faced with unprecedented challenges, such as climate change, urbanisation, rapid population growth, social inequality and the risks associated with economic integration and interconnectivity. London has demonstrated strength, unity and determination in response to many previous crises.The key to successful resilience is to create a city that has the systems, approaches and flexibility to deal with unpredictable events, and to recover to a new, and better, normal when things go wrong. Our vision is clear. In 2050 London will be a city that: starts with resilient citizens, actively participating in city life is capable of adapting to changing social and economic vulnerabilities and local needs has the agility to develop resilience measures that can address long-term stresses, turning future challenges into opportunities mobilises its collective intelligence to improve societal wellbeing for current and future generations is continuously preparing and developing to face all types of disruptive shock, with resilience part of our day to day thinking and actions. Below you can find out more about our London Resilience Strategy for the future, as well as how we're working to make London a resilient and safer city. London's first City Resilience Strategy sets out how the capital can remain resilient and prepared for future challenges London Fire Brigade needs to learn to adapt in a more agile and rapid way. This plan sets out the vision for change. The London Safety Plan outlines the priorities of the London Fire Brigade to help make London a safer city. Our work for a safer and more resilient London London Fire Brigade (LFB)'s role it to make London the safest global city. Find out more about their work to protect London and Londoners. We're working to ensure London is ready to prevent, respond, recover and learn from emergencies. The London Resilience Forum sets the strategy for the London Resilience Partnership work. CTPN brings together strategic leaders, practitioners and academics to inform city-level policies and practices. Latest reports Grenfell Inquiry updates The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has issued updates on Grenfell Tower recommedations. The Mayor oversees the London Fire Brigade, which is part of the Greater London Authority Group, and he has undertaken to ensure that the recommendations directed at the Brigade are implemented. As part of budget guidance, the Mayor asks that the LFB (London Fire Commissioner) publish financial and performance monitoring in relation to Brigade's two main strategic plans; the Transformation Delivery Plan (TDP) and the London Safety Plan (LSP) 2017. Get in touch with the team about London's Fire and Resilience work.

The Mayor of London's Christmas card competition 2024 We're inviting all London school children aged 4 to 14 to take part in our annual competition to design the Mayor of London's official Christmas card. The theme This year, we're inviting pupils to design a card on the theme, ' A new dawn, a fresh hope '. We want your pupils to show scenes that highlight the special kind of hope that Christmas represents, including the stories and symbols that bring love, peace and light to the depths of winter. By entering our competition, your pupil stands the chance to have their artwork featured on the Mayor's 2024 Christmas card which will be sent to dignitaries across the world, including our sovereign, His Majesty King Charles III. The prize The winning design will feature on the Mayor's official Christmas card. It will also feature the winner's first name, age, and school on the back of the card. The competition is supported by Cass Art, the UK's leading independent art supplies retailer. The winner will be invited to the Mayor's Christmas carol service event, receive a certificate, copies of the card to send to their friends and family, have their Christmas card personally signed by the Mayor, and a £100 Cass Art gift voucher. Additionally, the two highest praised entries will each receive a certificate and a £30 Cass Art gift voucher. To participate, submit a photo or scanned image of your student's design via our online entry form below. Remember to keep the original artwork, as it will be needed if your entry is selected as the winner. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, 10 November at 11:59 pm. Note This webform is now closed. Privacy notice The information you provide will be used only for the purpose specified. If you opt to receive our newsletter(s), you consent to us processing your personal data accordingly. We will not add you to other mailing lists or share your details with third parties. Your data will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy. Accessible documents If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of a PDF or other document on this page in a more accessible format, please contact us via our online form, specifying the format you need. Please also tell us which assistive technology you use. We will consider your request and respond within 5 working days.

London Assembly and secretariat The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London. There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. About the team and role The Liberal Democrat Group scrutinises the work of the Mayor across the policy areas of transport, housing, environment, policing, health, the economy, planning and regeneration, fire and emergency planning, and the Mayor's multi-billion pound budget. Applications are invited from candidates with extensive press and media experience in a busy office and of working for elected representatives or similar high profile public individuals. Your role will involve working closely with the team's Group Office Lead who leads on communications and the two Research and Support Officers, including setting and co-ordinating the day-to-day work of the team. You will need to liaise with external stakeholders to ensure that the work of the group is represented and promoted through a variety of media, both proactively and reactively promoting the work of the Assembly Members. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of a variety of media is vital. You will work across the full range of policy areas and produce policy briefings and issues papers to be communicated internally and externally. This role works closely with the team and two elected politicians in a dynamic, friendly environment. The work is fast moving and varied. What your day will look like Producing media monitoring reports for Assembly Members; Writing briefings for Assembly Members on upcoming Committee meetings, interviews and events; Responding to media and press enquiries to promote the work of the group. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of working with elected politicians and/or senior officers; Experience of media and press monitoring; Experience of responding to media / press enquiries, and using a variety of media to generate coverage; High quality research and written skills, including briefings. 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. Please 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) If you have questions about the role If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Hannah Barlow would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at . Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. 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. 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. 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.

About the role Strategy and Communications Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate's teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross-organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city. About the team The City Data Team is made up of a range of technical experts in the fields of Data Science and Engineering, Data Visualisation and Information Design, GIS and Mapping, and Demographic Modelling and Analysis. The team sits alongside economist and social policy analysts within City Intelligence - a central unit of City Hall serving the Mayor, the London Assembly, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and London. Our chief purpose is to provide world-class evidence, analysis and tools for the Mayor and his team to formulate outcomes, strategies, policies and delivery plans in London - and to help with their delivery. We aim to communicate an up-to-date understanding of London, its communities, its economy and its place in a rapidly changing wider world. We work with others to innovate and develop evidence-based policies, programmes and projects that will make a positive difference to London and Londoners. About the role The GLA produces a range of demographic projections to meet the needs of planners and policy makers across London. These projections are used to help deliver local services, identify future infrastructure needs, and form a key part of the evidence base for London's Spatial Development Strategy. The core purpose of the role is to contribute to the ongoing development of the models and systems used to produce and deliver the projections, to ensure the best possible information is available to underpin decisions about housing, transport, education, and infrastructure, that affect the lives of millions of people. You will be working on the team's current priorities for the models: Restructuring and refactoring our existing (R) codebase to simplify the process of updating models and producing outputs. Developing improvements to existing methodologies used to estimate and project individual components of population change and account for alternative assumptions about future housing deliver, jobs growth, and transport infrastructure. Performing analysis of retrospective projections to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of our existing models. Improving how we capture and communicate uncertainty in the projections. What your day will look like Stand-up call with the team to update on progress and flag issues. Research and assess potential methods for use in the projections, producing a short technical note of your findings for review by the team. Coordinate with colleagues who are working to update our data infrastructure and identify changes to existing model code necessary to adapt. Call with users to discuss their requirements and receive feedback on existing outputs. Contribute to a code or methodology review requested by a colleague in a neighbouring team. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: A high level of numeracy and technical knowledge, typically evidenced by a graduate qualification in statistics, mathematics, or an allied subject or exceptionally, by at least five years' experience in a similar role. Professional experience working with R and/or Python, and the use of version control systems for collaborative development. Able to appropriately select and apply a wide range of modelling and analytical techniques to real world problems. Experience in undertaking project-based work - adapting to deadlines and producing clear documentation of code and assumptions. Able to communicate complex technical ideas to a range of audiences. Job Purpose To contribute to the development and maintenance of the GLA's suite of demographic models and analytical tools, leading on the publication of outputs, technical notes, and related analysis as required. To work with stakeholders in the GLA, functional bodies and London Boroughs, providing analytical support and ensuring that their intelligence needs are met. To provide expert advice and support on the development and use of models across the wider organisation, promoting best practice in the application of statistics and data science. To help deliver the team's programme of analysis and reporting and to develop new and innovative demographic modelling and analytical products to support the needs of policy makers in service provision and future planning for London. Principal accountabilities Contribute to the ongoing maintenance, quality assurance, and improvement of the Demography Team's suite of models. To work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to identify requirements and to address these by providing appropriate analysis, modelling, and expert guidance. To deliver projections and analytical outputs as part the range of data services provided by the team to internal and external users. To ensure outputs are produced to high professional standards and are accompanied by appropriate guidance and information to allow stakeholders to correctly interpret and apply the results. To engage with and share expertise with stakeholders, providing support and guidance, and promoting best practice in the application of data science and modelling. To undertake analysis and evaluation of alternative data sources, models, and methods, to help guide the team's technical decisions. To realise the benefits of working in an open and collaborative manner, ensuring that models and analysis are reproducible and appropriately documented, being transparent with results and methods, and encouraging engagement with the team's work. 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. 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 projects. Manage staff and resources in allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority's policies and Code of Ethics and Standards Person specification Technical requirements/experience/qualifications A high level of numeracy and technical knowledge, evidenced by a graduate qualification in information technology, information systems, statistics, applied mathematics, or an allied subject or exceptionally, by at least five years' experience in a similar role. Professional experience working with R and/or Python, and the use of version control systems for collaborative development. Able to appropriately select and apply a wide range of modelling and analytical techniques to real world problems. Spatial analysis skills and experience in working with large, complex datasets. Evidence of success in undertaking project-based work, designing and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex issues. Evidence of success in building and forming working relationships, and working flexibly, across professional and operational boundaries within an organisation, and with external organisations. An understanding of the GLA's commitment to equality of opportunity and valuing diversity, and the ability to translate this into action. 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 3 indicators of effective performance Expands networks to gain new information sources for research and policy development Identifies and implements methods to ensure intelligence is of a high quality Encourages others to analyse data from different angles, using multiple perspectives to identify connections and new insights Tailors research investment in line with likely impact for Londoners and policy priorities Retains a bigger picture view, ensuring research recommendations are appropriate and practical for the GLA and its stakeholders Stakeholder Focus is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others' expectations. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Understands diverse stakeholder needs and tailors team deliverables accordingly Is a role model to others, encouraging them to think of Londoners first Manages stakeholder expectations, so they are high but realistic Removes barriers to understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders, including hard to reach groups Focuses own and team's efforts on delivering a quality and committed service 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 3 indicators of effective performance . click apply for full job details