Communities and Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the role To provide secretarial, administrative and research support services to the Assistant Directors - Skills & Employment, which are responsive to their needs and contribute to making their roles effective. Provide support for a team of over 150 people which includes clerking senior management team meetings and leading on team events such as unit away days. What your day will look like You will: Provide high level secretarial support to the Assistant Directors, including: Diary management, email monitoring and assisting with prioritising activities Arranging meetings, collating agendas, distributing papers and taking minutes Ensure the Assistant Directors are properly briefed on and familiar with the agenda in advance of all meetings. Act as the first point of contact, responding to queries and producing draft correspondence on behalf of the Assistant Director/Head of Unit. Maintain key lines of communication and working relationships with Senior Managers and other staff across the organisation to support the Assistant Directors in their roles. Provide high quality secretariat support for regular meetings with Deputy Mayors and relevant Senior Managers/staff Undertake research, fact-finding and analysis activities in support of the team's work and to support team member development and assist in procuring consultants, event space and training. Arrange meetings, including finding suitable dates, booking rooms, ordering catering and equipment; produce and circulate meeting documentation such as agendas, minutes and presentations and noting and following up on any actions agreed as required. Liaise with stakeholders including London Councils, boroughs, representative bodies of the skills sector, business and other key partners and maintain excellent working relationships. Co-ordinate, manage and plan consultation and stakeholder events and communications activities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of providing high-level secretarial support to a senior leader. Experience of providing supporting a large team including onboarding of new staff and implementing processes to support staff. Experience of using IT systems including MS Outlook, word-processing, spreadsheets and databases. Strong communication skills and experience of working to demanding deadlines and working with a range of stakeholders. 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 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 to the 'Additional Documents' section of the form. 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) Please note, if you do not provide both a CV and a covering letter, you will not be considered for the role so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Ann-Marie Soyinka the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role. (). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. 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: 7 & 8 August 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. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure . IMPORTANT : If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact . 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.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Communities and Skills Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners. About the role To provide secretarial, administrative and research support services to the Assistant Directors - Skills & Employment, which are responsive to their needs and contribute to making their roles effective. Provide support for a team of over 150 people which includes clerking senior management team meetings and leading on team events such as unit away days. What your day will look like You will: Provide high level secretarial support to the Assistant Directors, including: Diary management, email monitoring and assisting with prioritising activities Arranging meetings, collating agendas, distributing papers and taking minutes Ensure the Assistant Directors are properly briefed on and familiar with the agenda in advance of all meetings. Act as the first point of contact, responding to queries and producing draft correspondence on behalf of the Assistant Director/Head of Unit. Maintain key lines of communication and working relationships with Senior Managers and other staff across the organisation to support the Assistant Directors in their roles. Provide high quality secretariat support for regular meetings with Deputy Mayors and relevant Senior Managers/staff Undertake research, fact-finding and analysis activities in support of the team's work and to support team member development and assist in procuring consultants, event space and training. Arrange meetings, including finding suitable dates, booking rooms, ordering catering and equipment; produce and circulate meeting documentation such as agendas, minutes and presentations and noting and following up on any actions agreed as required. Liaise with stakeholders including London Councils, boroughs, representative bodies of the skills sector, business and other key partners and maintain excellent working relationships. Co-ordinate, manage and plan consultation and stakeholder events and communications activities. Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Experience of providing high-level secretarial support to a senior leader. Experience of providing supporting a large team including onboarding of new staff and implementing processes to support staff. Experience of using IT systems including MS Outlook, word-processing, spreadsheets and databases. Strong communication skills and experience of working to demanding deadlines and working with a range of stakeholders. 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 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 to the 'Additional Documents' section of the form. 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) Please note, if you do not provide both a CV and a covering letter, you will not be considered for the role so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline. If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Ann-Marie Soyinka the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role. (). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. 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: 7 & 8 August 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. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and at least 18 months service with the GLA If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure . IMPORTANT : If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact . 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.
Housing and Land The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team: Specialist Housing and Services The Specialist Housing and Services (SHS) Team delivers the following areas of work: Rough Sleeping: delivering the Mayor's work to tackle rough sleeping in London. The team commissions a wide range of frontline services, manages a variety of different projects aimed at reducing rough sleeping and oversees the revenue element of programmes which deliver more accommodation for this group of Londoners. Find out more . Specialist and Supported Housing: managing capital investment programmes to deliver specialist and supported housing for groups of Londoners who may be marginalised by the housing market. People experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic abuse, adults with learning disabilities and older people are just some of the groups the team supports. Find out more . Housing Mobility: delivering two services which support particular groups of Londoners to move home either within or outside of London, according to their needs. The homes freed up as result of these moves are used to meet other Londoners' housing needs, including by preventing and alleviating homelessness. Find out more and more . Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation: working in partnership with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to deliver the Mayor's duties under Part 4 of the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act to support victims/survivors of domestic abuse and their children in relevant safe accommodation. This includes commissioning and grant funding a range of services and providing capital funding to deliver safe accommodation. Find out more . About the roles The roles will support the development and delivery of housing and support-services in line with the strategic outcomes set out in the Mayor's Rough Sleeping Plan of Action , Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Strategy , Housing Strategy and associated plans. This will include putting in place plans and partnerships to ensure the delivery of those policies, projects and programmes, and to support the Mayor in directing the use of London's capital and revenue funding to better meet the needs of Londoners marginalised by the housing market. The permanent post will focus on overseeing the Mayor's capital investment programmes to deliver specialist and supported housing. One of the 12-month FTE posts will have a specific focus on coordinating and delivering activities at a strategic level to help ensure that rough sleeping for women can be prevented where possible and where it occurs is rare, brief and non-recurrent. The other 12-month FTE post will have a specific focus on contract managing specialist rough sleeping services for non-UK nationals, such as immigration advice services for migrants sleeping rough, as well as other wider rough sleeping responsibilities. What your day will look like: Driving forward projects and services to deliver on the Mayor's priorities to tackle rough sleeping and meet the diverse housing needs of Londoners. Engaging, and coordinating engagement, with central and local government partners as well as charitable partners on issues affecting people sleeping rough. Monitoring the delivery of existing schemes, supporting partners to deliver projects to time and budget, closely monitoring delivery challenges and identifying lessons learned Working in partnership with government bodies to advocate for and develop new funding programmes aligned to emerging needs of Londoners. Collaborating with colleagues in other GLA teams on cross-cutting issues; Taking part in procurement activity and overseeing the development and assessment of new schemes via the GLA's capital and revenue funding programmes. Skills, knowledge and experience The following are essential criteria for these roles: A good understanding of issues and policy relating to specialist and supported housing or an equivalent social policy area; Experience of contract monitoring for homelessness, domestic abuse, social care services or capital housing programmes; Building and Managing Relationships (Level 2); Planning and Organising (Level 2); Problem Solving (Level 2); Given that the fixed term roles will be supporting specialist work over a limited period, it would be advantageous if the successful candidates were able to get up to speed as quickly as possible after starting in the roles. For this reason, prior knowledge of or experience in the following areas are desirable (but not essential) criteria for each of the respective fixed term roles: Women's homelessness and rough sleeping in London. Migrant homelessness and rough sleeping in London. 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 and desirable 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 these instructions are not followed, your application may not be considered. 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 talk to someone about the role, the hiring managers, Lidia Estevez Picon (for the fixed-term roles) and Laura Parry-Billings (for the permanent role), would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at and . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. If you have a preference between the three roles, please set that out in your supporting statement. 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 will involve questions on the criteria set out above and the assessment will be designed to assess your level of Excel and writing skills. The interview/assessments will take place in early/mid August (exact dates TBC). 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. Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK () Secondment Opportunity . click apply for full job details
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
Housing and Land The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor's plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor's housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration. About the team: Specialist Housing and Services The Specialist Housing and Services (SHS) Team delivers the following areas of work: Rough Sleeping: delivering the Mayor's work to tackle rough sleeping in London. The team commissions a wide range of frontline services, manages a variety of different projects aimed at reducing rough sleeping and oversees the revenue element of programmes which deliver more accommodation for this group of Londoners. Find out more . Specialist and Supported Housing: managing capital investment programmes to deliver specialist and supported housing for groups of Londoners who may be marginalised by the housing market. People experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic abuse, adults with learning disabilities and older people are just some of the groups the team supports. Find out more . Housing Mobility: delivering two services which support particular groups of Londoners to move home either within or outside of London, according to their needs. The homes freed up as result of these moves are used to meet other Londoners' housing needs, including by preventing and alleviating homelessness. Find out more and more . Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation: working in partnership with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to deliver the Mayor's duties under Part 4 of the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act to support victims/survivors of domestic abuse and their children in relevant safe accommodation. This includes commissioning and grant funding a range of services and providing capital funding to deliver safe accommodation. Find out more . About the roles The roles will support the development and delivery of housing and support-services in line with the strategic outcomes set out in the Mayor's Rough Sleeping Plan of Action , Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Strategy , Housing Strategy and associated plans. This will include putting in place plans and partnerships to ensure the delivery of those policies, projects and programmes, and to support the Mayor in directing the use of London's capital and revenue funding to better meet the needs of Londoners marginalised by the housing market. The permanent post will focus on overseeing the Mayor's capital investment programmes to deliver specialist and supported housing. One of the 12-month FTE posts will have a specific focus on coordinating and delivering activities at a strategic level to help ensure that rough sleeping for women can be prevented where possible and where it occurs is rare, brief and non-recurrent. The other 12-month FTE post will have a specific focus on contract managing specialist rough sleeping services for non-UK nationals, such as immigration advice services for migrants sleeping rough, as well as other wider rough sleeping responsibilities. What your day will look like: Driving forward projects and services to deliver on the Mayor's priorities to tackle rough sleeping and meet the diverse housing needs of Londoners. Engaging, and coordinating engagement, with central and local government partners as well as charitable partners on issues affecting people sleeping rough. Monitoring the delivery of existing schemes, supporting partners to deliver projects to time and budget, closely monitoring delivery challenges and identifying lessons learned Working in partnership with government bodies to advocate for and develop new funding programmes aligned to emerging needs of Londoners. Collaborating with colleagues in other GLA teams on cross-cutting issues; Taking part in procurement activity and overseeing the development and assessment of new schemes via the GLA's capital and revenue funding programmes. Skills, knowledge and experience The following are essential criteria for these roles: A good understanding of issues and policy relating to specialist and supported housing or an equivalent social policy area; Experience of contract monitoring for homelessness, domestic abuse, social care services or capital housing programmes; Building and Managing Relationships (Level 2); Planning and Organising (Level 2); Problem Solving (Level 2); Given that the fixed term roles will be supporting specialist work over a limited period, it would be advantageous if the successful candidates were able to get up to speed as quickly as possible after starting in the roles. For this reason, prior knowledge of or experience in the following areas are desirable (but not essential) criteria for each of the respective fixed term roles: Women's homelessness and rough sleeping in London. Migrant homelessness and rough sleeping in London. 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 and desirable 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 these instructions are not followed, your application may not be considered. 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 talk to someone about the role, the hiring managers, Lidia Estevez Picon (for the fixed-term roles) and Laura Parry-Billings (for the permanent role), would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at and . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the who support the GLA with recruitment. If you have a preference between the three roles, please set that out in your supporting statement. 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 will involve questions on the criteria set out above and the assessment will be designed to assess your level of Excel and writing skills. The interview/assessments will take place in early/mid August (exact dates TBC). 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. Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK () Secondment Opportunity . click apply for full job details
London Fire Commissioner Excellent remuneration package Closing date: 17 March 2025 The London Fire Brigade (LFB) performs a vital service to everyone who lives or works in our Capital City, as well as the millions who visit every year. We exist to make London a safer city. LFB is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, employing over 5,000 people across an eclectic variety of professions ranging from our extraordinary firefighters to the brilliant people who support them in every conceivable professional function. The tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017 highlighted many ways where we need to change, and we are committed to doing everything we can to learn and apply the lessons from that tragedy. LFB has undergone significant transformation, including delivering all the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report. We will continue our journey of improvement, particularly in response to Phase 2 of the Inquiry. We are also committed to making the London Fire Brigade a safe workplace culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and is free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We will do everything we can to ensure that we are the most modern, capable and effective emergency service that we can be. Our great city and its people deserve no less than that. The next London Fire Commissioner will be an outstanding leader who is as successful in major operational command as they are at inspiring and engaging our talented workforce. They will balance strong strategic vision with the skill and judgement required to manage a very complex range of external stakeholders and partners, including political leaders at local, regional and national levels. This is a rare opportunity to take on a career-defining role leading one of the country's most iconic organisations. One that offers a chance to make a major difference to the lives of millions of people in the greatest capital city in the world. To find out more, including details of how to apply, please click here: :aaid:sc:VA6C2:531d9172-b1bf-43cc-9430-b88a1acb1582
Mar 07, 2025
Full time
London Fire Commissioner Excellent remuneration package Closing date: 17 March 2025 The London Fire Brigade (LFB) performs a vital service to everyone who lives or works in our Capital City, as well as the millions who visit every year. We exist to make London a safer city. LFB is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world, employing over 5,000 people across an eclectic variety of professions ranging from our extraordinary firefighters to the brilliant people who support them in every conceivable professional function. The tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017 highlighted many ways where we need to change, and we are committed to doing everything we can to learn and apply the lessons from that tragedy. LFB has undergone significant transformation, including delivering all the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report. We will continue our journey of improvement, particularly in response to Phase 2 of the Inquiry. We are also committed to making the London Fire Brigade a safe workplace culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and is free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. We will do everything we can to ensure that we are the most modern, capable and effective emergency service that we can be. Our great city and its people deserve no less than that. The next London Fire Commissioner will be an outstanding leader who is as successful in major operational command as they are at inspiring and engaging our talented workforce. They will balance strong strategic vision with the skill and judgement required to manage a very complex range of external stakeholders and partners, including political leaders at local, regional and national levels. This is a rare opportunity to take on a career-defining role leading one of the country's most iconic organisations. One that offers a chance to make a major difference to the lives of millions of people in the greatest capital city in the world. To find out more, including details of how to apply, please click here: :aaid:sc:VA6C2:531d9172-b1bf-43cc-9430-b88a1acb1582
Good Growth Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing theMayor'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 Oxford Street Transformation Team is being established to deliver on the Mayor's ambition for Oxford Street as set out in his joint announcement with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on the 17th September 2024. The Mayor of London's Oxford Street Transformation Programme will deliver a premier shopping and leisure destination, that reflects its place at the centre of a global city, attracting tourists and locals alike, and generating significant economic activity - all subject to public consultation. A flagship project demonstrating the Mayor's commitment to high streets and to London's global status, proposals include: Creating a pedestrianised boulevard to unlock the full potential of the street, creating beautiful public space and allowing for activation with a curated offer Piloting innovative ideas using smart data to inform cultural and social programming and business support Delivering a greener, more sustainable and climate resilient district Creating an inclusive neighbourhood that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, removing barriers to participation and accessibility Harnessing exemplar design that showcases the best of London's talent, assets and opportunities - a place that Londoners feel proud of and those coming to London want to visit, invest in and return to. At the end of the 2-year fixed term there may be an opportunity for these roles to transfer into any MDC that is established, subject to consultation and confirmation of the detailed organisational design. The team is focused, high performing and collaborative. About the role The purpose of this role is: To support the development and delivery of the communications strategy for the Oxford Street transformation programme, including through supporting the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager and working with colleagues in the Mayor's Office, External Relations, the wider GLA and senior colleagues at functional bodies including Transport for London (TfL). To identify, develop and maintain the core partnerships and stakeholder relationships necessary to achieve the Mayor's objectives for Oxford Street, including securing consensus and support for the proposals for the transformation of the thoroughfare and its potential long-term management through a Mayoral Development Corporation (and the resulting economic, social and environmental benefits). To support the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager in the overall delivery of the transformation programme through the development and implementation of effective public engagement and consultation processes, consistent with legal requirements and Mayoral objectives. To support the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager in providing high level communications advice to the Mayor's Walking and Cycling Commissioner and the wider Mayoral team, and to co-ordinate and proactively develop relationships
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Good Growth Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing theMayor'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 Oxford Street Transformation Team is being established to deliver on the Mayor's ambition for Oxford Street as set out in his joint announcement with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on the 17th September 2024. The Mayor of London's Oxford Street Transformation Programme will deliver a premier shopping and leisure destination, that reflects its place at the centre of a global city, attracting tourists and locals alike, and generating significant economic activity - all subject to public consultation. A flagship project demonstrating the Mayor's commitment to high streets and to London's global status, proposals include: Creating a pedestrianised boulevard to unlock the full potential of the street, creating beautiful public space and allowing for activation with a curated offer Piloting innovative ideas using smart data to inform cultural and social programming and business support Delivering a greener, more sustainable and climate resilient district Creating an inclusive neighbourhood that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, removing barriers to participation and accessibility Harnessing exemplar design that showcases the best of London's talent, assets and opportunities - a place that Londoners feel proud of and those coming to London want to visit, invest in and return to. At the end of the 2-year fixed term there may be an opportunity for these roles to transfer into any MDC that is established, subject to consultation and confirmation of the detailed organisational design. The team is focused, high performing and collaborative. About the role The purpose of this role is: To support the development and delivery of the communications strategy for the Oxford Street transformation programme, including through supporting the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager and working with colleagues in the Mayor's Office, External Relations, the wider GLA and senior colleagues at functional bodies including Transport for London (TfL). To identify, develop and maintain the core partnerships and stakeholder relationships necessary to achieve the Mayor's objectives for Oxford Street, including securing consensus and support for the proposals for the transformation of the thoroughfare and its potential long-term management through a Mayoral Development Corporation (and the resulting economic, social and environmental benefits). To support the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager in the overall delivery of the transformation programme through the development and implementation of effective public engagement and consultation processes, consistent with legal requirements and Mayoral objectives. To support the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager in providing high level communications advice to the Mayor's Walking and Cycling Commissioner and the wider Mayoral team, and to co-ordinate and proactively develop relationships
The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the role Would you like to play a key role in decarbonising London? The Mayor wants to make London a zero-carbon city by 2030 and our Local Area Energy Planning and Heat Networks Zoning programmes will play an important role in driving these efforts. In taking on this new and exciting role you will use your experience of similar work to deliver these workstreams at the GLA and maximise its contribution to the net-zero target. To do this you will work with a wide array of stakeholders such as London Boroughs, central government, and community energy organisations. You will also ensure integration between Heat Networks Zoning, Local Area Energy Planning and other related programmes and strategies across the GLA and London. The postholder will manage the London Heat Map - an innovative digital platform used to support the coordination and delivery of heat networks across London. Principal accountabilities Manage the development of the London Heat Map. Support on net zero energy data projects. Engage with stakeholders (local authorities, district heating providers, government) to gather data on heat networks and ensure the London Heat Map is regularly updated. Work closely with the GLA's GIS officers to ensure data is processed and loaded to the tool efficiently. Engage stakeholder to understand user needs and scope and deliver improvements to the London Heat Map. Support project and programme delivery of environment projects in conjunction with relevant programme leads and lead on projects by agreement. Manage the activities of insights, strategy and policy and engagement, partnership and stakeholder management for Net Zero Energy programme(s) and project(s) delivery contractors, act as required to achieve delivery within the allocated budgets and contracted time-scales and standards of performance in respect of quality/specification. Source, select and appoint and manage consultants and contractors to carry out relevant work in accordance with relevant public procurement and GLA procedures, policies and Code of Ethics and Standards and ensure delivery within the allocated budget/to time/quality. Build new, and implement/maintain existing engagement, partnerships and stakeholder relations and manage these, to assist in delivery of initiatives to implement the Mayor's Net Zero Energy policies and programmes. Take responsibility for strategic horizon scanning and maintaining up-to-date awareness of legislative, technical and policy changes in relation to the environmental and energy portfolio and design/implement new policies. Disseminate appropriate insights, strategy and advice within the GLA Group and with partner organisations and functional bodies including Assembly Members. Engage new and establish and develop relationships on technical, insights, strategy and policy matters with key stakeholders including international organisations, Government departments, the London Boroughs, functional bodies and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Provide advice and where necessary responses, written and oral, to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, and Functional Bodies, GLA staff, government departments, London-based and national organisations on environmental and energy matters, making recommendations on policy and strategy options. Present the results of the work on the Mayor's policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations. 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. Utilise 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.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. About the role Would you like to play a key role in decarbonising London? The Mayor wants to make London a zero-carbon city by 2030 and our Local Area Energy Planning and Heat Networks Zoning programmes will play an important role in driving these efforts. In taking on this new and exciting role you will use your experience of similar work to deliver these workstreams at the GLA and maximise its contribution to the net-zero target. To do this you will work with a wide array of stakeholders such as London Boroughs, central government, and community energy organisations. You will also ensure integration between Heat Networks Zoning, Local Area Energy Planning and other related programmes and strategies across the GLA and London. The postholder will manage the London Heat Map - an innovative digital platform used to support the coordination and delivery of heat networks across London. Principal accountabilities Manage the development of the London Heat Map. Support on net zero energy data projects. Engage with stakeholders (local authorities, district heating providers, government) to gather data on heat networks and ensure the London Heat Map is regularly updated. Work closely with the GLA's GIS officers to ensure data is processed and loaded to the tool efficiently. Engage stakeholder to understand user needs and scope and deliver improvements to the London Heat Map. Support project and programme delivery of environment projects in conjunction with relevant programme leads and lead on projects by agreement. Manage the activities of insights, strategy and policy and engagement, partnership and stakeholder management for Net Zero Energy programme(s) and project(s) delivery contractors, act as required to achieve delivery within the allocated budgets and contracted time-scales and standards of performance in respect of quality/specification. Source, select and appoint and manage consultants and contractors to carry out relevant work in accordance with relevant public procurement and GLA procedures, policies and Code of Ethics and Standards and ensure delivery within the allocated budget/to time/quality. Build new, and implement/maintain existing engagement, partnerships and stakeholder relations and manage these, to assist in delivery of initiatives to implement the Mayor's Net Zero Energy policies and programmes. Take responsibility for strategic horizon scanning and maintaining up-to-date awareness of legislative, technical and policy changes in relation to the environmental and energy portfolio and design/implement new policies. Disseminate appropriate insights, strategy and advice within the GLA Group and with partner organisations and functional bodies including Assembly Members. Engage new and establish and develop relationships on technical, insights, strategy and policy matters with key stakeholders including international organisations, Government departments, the London Boroughs, functional bodies and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Provide advice and where necessary responses, written and oral, to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, and Functional Bodies, GLA staff, government departments, London-based and national organisations on environmental and energy matters, making recommendations on policy and strategy options. Present the results of the work on the Mayor's policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations. 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. Utilise 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.
Help build a skills system that meets the needs of London's economy The Mayor is inviting applications to the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership from those who can bring a strong business/employer voice on skills and employment to strengthen Mayoral programmes. Members will need excellent knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing London's industries, and will be able to advise on how the Mayor can improve support to Londoners and London's employers in relevant occupations/sectors, in particular hospitality, green, social care, logistics and aviation. In the Skills for Londoners Strategy , the Mayor of London sets out his vision for 'A City for all Londoners - making sure Londoners, employers and businesses get the skills they need to succeed in a fair, inclusive society and thriving economy.' One of the key priorities at the heart of the strategy is to meet the needs of London's economy and employers now and in the future. This means working with employers through the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership to help steer skills provision to make sure that the delegated Adult Education Budget and wider technical and vocational education system delivers for the London economy. The Skills for Londoners Business Partnership's overarching aims are to: Improve London's skills system to better meet the needs of employers, businesses and the London economy; Increase skills investment and workforce development in London's industries to meet the demands of the global economy; and Improve information and data on occupational skills needs from employers, and ensure the most accurate/reliable data is used to inform skills provision in London. The Mayor is seeking candidates from a broad range of backgrounds from all parts of London's business community, employers and business representative bodies. There are up to seven vacancies on the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership and applications are particularly encouraged from business leaders and/or sector representatives with expertise in sectors facing challenges due to factors such as increasing demand, skills shortages or gaps, ageing workforce, automation, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes the hospitality, green, social care, logistics and aviation industries. London's diversity is its biggest asset and the Mayor strives to reflect London's diversity in all board appointments. The aim is that the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership reflects London's diversity so we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. If you have any queries around the content of this pack or to arrange confidential discussion, please contact Claire Sherer at in the first instance. SFL21. How to Apply Candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and a covering letter (covering letter should be no more than two sides). The CV should include details of employment, public appointments, qualifications history and the name and contact details of two referees willing to provide a reference. It should also include any relevant information regarding your eligibility for appointment and any directorships you hold. The covering letter should provide details of the relevant experience that equips you to serve as a member of the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership, in particular addressing the criteria section under the role specification and ideally any expertise or understanding of one or more of the sectors identified (see application pack for further details). To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Application closing date: Tuesday 7 December 2021 at 23:59 GMT. Interview date: W/C 10 and 17 January 2022.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Help build a skills system that meets the needs of London's economy The Mayor is inviting applications to the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership from those who can bring a strong business/employer voice on skills and employment to strengthen Mayoral programmes. Members will need excellent knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing London's industries, and will be able to advise on how the Mayor can improve support to Londoners and London's employers in relevant occupations/sectors, in particular hospitality, green, social care, logistics and aviation. In the Skills for Londoners Strategy , the Mayor of London sets out his vision for 'A City for all Londoners - making sure Londoners, employers and businesses get the skills they need to succeed in a fair, inclusive society and thriving economy.' One of the key priorities at the heart of the strategy is to meet the needs of London's economy and employers now and in the future. This means working with employers through the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership to help steer skills provision to make sure that the delegated Adult Education Budget and wider technical and vocational education system delivers for the London economy. The Skills for Londoners Business Partnership's overarching aims are to: Improve London's skills system to better meet the needs of employers, businesses and the London economy; Increase skills investment and workforce development in London's industries to meet the demands of the global economy; and Improve information and data on occupational skills needs from employers, and ensure the most accurate/reliable data is used to inform skills provision in London. The Mayor is seeking candidates from a broad range of backgrounds from all parts of London's business community, employers and business representative bodies. There are up to seven vacancies on the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership and applications are particularly encouraged from business leaders and/or sector representatives with expertise in sectors facing challenges due to factors such as increasing demand, skills shortages or gaps, ageing workforce, automation, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes the hospitality, green, social care, logistics and aviation industries. London's diversity is its biggest asset and the Mayor strives to reflect London's diversity in all board appointments. The aim is that the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership reflects London's diversity so we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. If you have any queries around the content of this pack or to arrange confidential discussion, please contact Claire Sherer at in the first instance. SFL21. How to Apply Candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and a covering letter (covering letter should be no more than two sides). The CV should include details of employment, public appointments, qualifications history and the name and contact details of two referees willing to provide a reference. It should also include any relevant information regarding your eligibility for appointment and any directorships you hold. The covering letter should provide details of the relevant experience that equips you to serve as a member of the Skills for Londoners Business Partnership, in particular addressing the criteria section under the role specification and ideally any expertise or understanding of one or more of the sectors identified (see application pack for further details). To apply, please visit our website via the button below. Application closing date: Tuesday 7 December 2021 at 23:59 GMT. Interview date: W/C 10 and 17 January 2022.
