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 London Plan and Strategic Planning Team is totally unique, and you can be a part of it. Through the London Plan we shape the growth of London as a whole, influencing every aspect of how the capital develops, supporting its economic growth, addressing inequality, promoting a healthier London and creating a more environmentally sustainable city. We think long-term and big picture – without taking our eye off the detail. Our work involves policy making to bring forward good growth that meets London’s needs in a sustainable way to deliver high quality living for all.
The London Plan team produces the London Plan, (the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy), which sets the parameters and policies for development across the capital, from planning for the homes Londoners need to delivering the infrastructure necessary to meet growth ambitions and meeting net zero by 2030. It’s an exciting time to join as we commence the preparation of a new plan, and the programme leading up to and including the examination-in-public of the plan.
The London Plan and Strategic Planning Team is a friendly and inclusive team of innovators and experts at the forefront of Planning, developing new forward thinking strategic policies to promote high quality sustainable development in London as we move towards a new London Plan. We welcome and support new staff to make sure they become effective members of the team, helping them to realise their full potential, not only to deliver their responsibilities but also to help them achieve their own professional career aspirations.
About the role
You can expect to have significant impact on shaping the future of London, addressing its infrastructure needs, problem solving and leading a team that is responsible for planning for London’s social infrastructure and inclusion, and wider infrastructure needs, leading on policies on green belt, open spaces, waste and the circular economy, water infrastructure, flood risk, safeguarded wharves and aggregates.
It’s a role that sits at the intersection of the climate change resilience, health and inclusion with significant cross-organisation working, giving an opportunity for the post-holder to support the delivery a sustainable future for the capital.
You will be overseeing your team of 3 FTE planning policy professional in formulating appropriate policy and advising on spatial patterns of growth to enable delivery against the Mayor’s Missions on housing, growth, health and energy. You will also be part of the London Plan management team, within the Planning and Regeneration team.
This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)
What your day will look like
* Leading conversations and engagement on topics under your team’s remit across the GLA and wider GLA family, with boroughs, stakeholders and communities.
* Overseeing your team in the commissioning and direct in-house production of the data-driven evidence base to support the future London Plan.
* Using your judgment and technical knowledge to advise the Senior Team and Deputy Mayor on planning matters, and the formulation of policy and guidance.
* Understanding priorities of the organisation, and formulating appropriate responses, aligning with work of your team
* Managing a team of 3 FTE, ensuring appropriate objectives are set and providing direction, support and challenge
* Addressing inequality through policies that contribute positively to inclusion and accessibility
Skills, knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
* A degree in planning or a related discipline, or post-graduate qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, and good post-qualification professional experience in planning policy including experience of examination in public, within a similar organisation.
* Good track record of giving high-level professional advice on complex and/or sensitive issues at a senior level and ability to communicate effectively through clear and persuasive, oral and written presentations to a range of different audiences.
* Experience of line management, including objective setting, and performance management.
* Experience of working in a political environment
Some knowledge of the waste, water or utilities policy landscape would be helpful, but not essential.
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 and competencies outlined 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 ‘Additional Documents’ 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)
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.
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.
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