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 team
This is an important time to join the Climate Change team, 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 team is working across a range of policies and programmes to help deliver that target in a fair and just way.
The Climate Change team empowers partners and Londoners with evidence and insight to take ambitious and decisive climate action, which supports those who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It works to embed climate action across the GLA Group and more broadly across London, with policies like the London Plan.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated senior policy officer to support the Climate Change team across its range of work programmes.
The post holder will be responsible for updating London’s annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory and will support evidence-based decision making with quantitative analysis.
They will support the team’s work on embedding climate considerations in decision making within the GLA Group. They will lead and co-ordinate briefings and correspondence relating to climate and energy policy, and proactively support the team to collaborate with different partners across London, including London Boroughs.
This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)
Principal accountabilities
* Support the management of a portfolio of environment work and on certain, agreed Mayoral projects and programmes.
* 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.
* 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.
* Help build new and maintain existing partnerships to assist in delivery of initiatives to implement the Mayor’s policies and programmes including negotiating funding.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Carry out all roles allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.
* 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.
* 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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Technical requirements/experience/qualifications
* Experience in the field of environment and climate policy.
* Ability to analyse and interpret urban environment issues quantitatively and qualitatively, in relation to their causes, effects and possible solutions.
* Previous experience of emissions inventories and/or data management and analysis.
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 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)
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.
If you have questions about the role
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Claire Jamieson would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at claire.jamieson@london.gov.uk.
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: 9 and 11 December 2024.
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.
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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