Working for City Hall makes a difference to the lives of Londoners. Our staff are at the centre of long-term planning and development for our great city. Key information Organisation: Greater London Authority Job title: Reward Advisor Salary: £51,029 Grade: 8 Contract type: Permanent Reference: 631 Team: People Function Directorate: Corporate Resources and Business Improvement Contract details: Full Time Interview date: W/C 17 February, 2025 Location: City Hall Application closing date: 7 February, 2025 Corporate Resources and Business Improvement The Resources and Business Improvement directorate is led by Dianne Tranmer. It is responsible for : People Function, Facilities Management, Digital Experience Unit and Technology Group, Information Governance, Executive Support Team and leadership of all our shared services across the GLA Group. About the role To succeed in this role you will need to be able to work closely and collaborate with colleagues across People Function and Transport for London to resolve complex casework, and devise and implement policies, projects and programmes to support Reward across the GLA. About the team This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, supportive Reward team within a diverse function whose work impacts the whole organisation while taking the next step in your career. What your day will look like Work with colleagues across the People Function to provide advice, support and coaching to managers and staff in relation on the implementation of Reward related policies and initiatives. Take the lead on resolving complex Reward casework. Contribute to the development and implementation of a range of crosscutting projects, programmes and policies related to Reward, ensuring they reflect good Reward practice, meet legislative requirements and are as efficient and effective as possible. Establish, develop and maintain effective networks and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives relating to the GLA’s approach to Reward. Lead on communication of Reward activity, working with internal communications, and engagement with staff networks. Assist senior officers in data analysis and reporting in relation to Reward. Work with finance and procurement colleagues to manage our suppliers, tender for new activity or renewal of existing activity – primarily in relation to staff benefits – and ensure our suppliers are paid in a timely and accurate way. 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. Manage resources allocated in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: Previous of experience of Pay and Reward. This should include evidence of successful provision of advice, policies and projects as well as demonstrating an understanding of how to effectively develop and deliver Reward programmes in a complex organization, including the engagement of staff. Evidence of success in preparing and presenting clear and concise written reports, policies and briefings on complex and sensitive issues within demanding timescales. Skills in analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data, legislation and other information to ensure that casework, projects and programmes are developed with a solid evidence base and can be appropriately evaluated. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. 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 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 talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Ian Dunlop would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at ian.dunloplondon.gov.uk. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitmenttfl.gov.uk 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: February 2025 For further information regarding the interview/ assessment process please read Candidate Preparation Pack 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 (www.gov.uk) Have you uploaded both your CV and a separate personal statement as an individual documents? Yes, I have uploaded both. No, I have not uploaded both yet. 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 resourcingteamlondon.gov.uk. 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. Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.