London Assembly and Secretariat
The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London. There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities.
About the Role
The GLA is looking to recruit a Research and Support Officer to support Alex Wilson – who represents the Reform Party - in fulfilling his role as an elected Member of the London Assembly.
You would be part of a small team of two people in total which supports Alex.
We are looking for someone who: relishes working across a range of topic areas which affect Londoners, from policing to the economy and housing; can provide high-quality research and policy briefings; can manage a range of correspondence, including casework support; can take primary responsibility for the co-ordination of the Assembly Member’s work for Assembly meetings (such as the submission of questions for Mayor’s Question Time), in liaison with other colleagues as appropriate; can act as the first point of contact for the Assembly Member for all people within and without the organisation, representing the views and interests of the Member(s) in an effective and professional manner, and dealing with a wide range of internal and external people and organisations.
You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking a proactive approach to your work.
* Drafting questions for Mayor’s Question Time meetings, having researched the relevant topic and related Mayoral responses.
* Acting as the first key point of contact for Alex Wilson AM both within the Greater London Authority and for constituents.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
* Demonstrable research skills, to enable quick and effective grasp of information from a range of sources on a wide range of policy topics, and proven experience of policy briefing in a political/public sector organisation.
* Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills, including experience of writing a range of different styles of document for different audiences, often within very short timescales; experience of producing information specifically for media work and/or briefings for media interviews; the ability to use a range of software and media.
* Experience of working directly with influential, high-profile people in a pressured environment and in dealing with confidential/sensitive issues and documents; the ability to work in a politically complex organisation and apply political awareness.
* The ability to build rapport and effective professional relationships with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
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 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)
If You Have Questions About the Role
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Rebecca Arnold would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at rebecca.arnold@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: To be confirmed.
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.
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.
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