Senior Policy and Programme Officer - Climate Change Mitigation
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 Climate Change Mitigation team
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Climate Change Mitigation team at a time when the need to both mitigate and adapt to climate change has never been greater. The Mayor has set a target for London to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030 and the Climate Change Mitigation team is working across a range of policies and programmes to deliver a just transition that will reduce emissions and meet that 2030 target.
The Climate Change Mitigation team leads on developing climate change policy and strategy to support the Mayor’s goals of making London net zero carbon by 2030, including in the London Environment Strategy and London Plan, and contributing to economic growth through his Green New Deal.
The team develops new and innovative delivery mechanisms to accelerate the scale and pace of decarbonisation, while meeting the needs of Londoners and adapting to climate change. It works collaboratively with partners across London, nationally and globally to embed and support action on climate; with a focus on buildings, energy systems and transport. It also monitors and reports progress against climate related targets and uses this to inform the city’s strategy on climate action.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced senior policy officer to support the Climate Change Mitigation team across its range of work programmes.
Specifically, they will support the team’s work on supporting area-based approaches to decarbonisation, which includes the Mayor’s Future Neighbourhoods 2030 initiative.
Experience in community engagement and co-design would be valuable.
Experience and understanding of energy systems (including heat networks), building retrofit and renewable energy technologies would also be valuable.
Skills, knowledge and experience
* To be considered for the role the following criteria are desirable:
* Experience in environmental policy development and delivering on programmes specifically in the field of climate and energy.
* Experience of working with stakeholders from the public, community and private sectors on shared projects, ideally in the fields of climate and energy or local government.
* Ability to use a range of office software including word processing and spreadsheet packages.
* Experience of community engagement and programme co-design would be valuable.
* Experience and understanding of energy systems, including heat networks, as well as building retrofit and renewable energy technologies would be valuable.
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 criteria outlined above in the advert (ideally using section headings).
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, Jem McKenna-Percy the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you (Jem.McKenna-Percy@london.gov.uk ). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the Recruitment@tfl.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: w/c 17th March 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.
Job Description
Principal accountabilities
1. Support the management of a portfolio of environment work and on certain, agreed, Mayoral projects and programmes.
2. Assist in the management of projects that are carried out either internally and externally, either for the Authority or by the Authority on behalf of other organisations, including procuring and managing consultants and contractors.
3. Assist in the establishment and maintenance of communications on technical and policy matters with international organisations, Government departments, the London Boroughs, and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
4. Help build new and maintain existing partnerships to assist in delivery of initiatives to implement the Mayor’s policies and programmes including negotiating funding.
5. Establish and maintain good working relationships within and outside the Authority and with the Functional Bodies in order to ensure that opportunities for integration and inter-disciplinary working are realised.
6. Contribute to the provision of advice, 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 matters.
7. Prepare responses to questions and correspondence to the Mayor and from Assembly members, Government departments and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
8. Carry out all roles allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.
9. 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.
10. 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 and cross-organisational groups and project teams.
If you have a question about the role or would like to discuss it informally, please feel free to contact Jem McKenna-Percy at Jem.McKenna-Percy@london.gov.uk to arrange a call.
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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Technical requirements/experience/qualifications
Experience in environmental policy and programme development specifically in the field of climate and energy.
Experience of working with stakeholders from the public, community and private sectors on shared environmental projects, including in the fields of climate and energy.
Ability to analyse and interpret environmental issues in relation to urban areas their causes, effects and possible solutions.
Ability to use a range of office software including word processing and spreadsheet packages.
Experience of community engagement and programme co-design would be valuable.
Problem Solving: is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.
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.
Planning and Organising: is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
Communicating and Influencing: is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Building and Managing Relationships: is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Organisational Awareness: is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.
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.
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