Senior Policy Officer - Skills & Employment
Requisition ID: 047052
Salary: £51,029 per annum
Grade: 8
Location: Hybrid (Union Street and remote)
Contract type: 1 x Permanent and 1 x FTC for 12 months
Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024
Team: Strategy & Governance, Skills & Employment Unit
Directorate: Communities and Skills
About the team
London's skills and employment system plays a key role in supporting Londoners to get the skills they need to improve their lives and for London's economy to thrive. You will be part of the Strategy, Policy and Relationships team embedded within the Skills and Employment unit.
About the role
We are looking for two Senior Policy Officers (1x permanent and 1x 12-month FTC) to join the Greater London Authority's Skills and Employment Unit's Strategy, Policy and Relationships team. The team manages strategy, policy and governance arrangements within the GLA's skills and employment unit, which runs a range of flagship programmes to deliver high quality adult education in London.
You will join a dedicated team of officers with a range of responsibilities, including strategy planning, policy development, commissioning of research, communications, governance and stakeholder engagement. You will play a vital role in supporting the team's delivery of London's Adult Skills Fund and other devolved skills programmes, as well as contributing to the development of skills and adult education policy in line with the Mayor's London Growth Plan.
Skills, knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
1. Experience in contributing to policy and/ or strategy development within a political context.
2. A successful track record in using research and analysis to inform policy and strategy development, a good knowledge of skills and employment policy and delivery.
3. Experience in project management, monitoring and reporting.
4. A successful track record in working with a range of stakeholders, building and managing relationships; and working in a complex organisational or political environment.
Principal accountabilities
1. Contribute to the policy development on post-16 skills and employment policy in London, including the Adult Skills Fund and Community Outreach Programmes.
2. Contribute to the policy development and delivery of the Skills and Employment Unit's community and employer engagement programmes.
3. Undertake and/ or commission research and analysis on skills and employment policy.
4. Support research and policy development to inform the rationale for wider skills devolution.
5. Establish and maintain good working relationships within and outside the Authority.
6. Coordinate the delivery of stakeholder engagement and support communications and marketing activities.
7. Provide high quality written and oral briefings, policy advice and reports.
8. Manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the GLA's policies and standards.
9. Promote equality of opportunities and the diverse needs of London's communities.
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 addressing the essential criteria.
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 which will include a short presentation.
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.
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