The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. The GLA is recruiting for a Development Viability Advisor within the Mayor’s expert Viability Team. This is a unique opportunity to: join a high performing, dedicated and supportive team in GLA Planning and Regeneration working at the interplay between strategic policy and developments across London. work at the frontline of affordable housing delivery within the planning and development system to contribute to the Mayor’s strategic aims and to help address London’s housing crisis. About the role You will work as part of the Viability Team to review Financial Viability Assessments submitted for referable applications to ensure that affordable housing provision is maximised and provide expert advice to the Mayor to inform his decision making. You will review S106 agreements for referable applications to ensure that affordable housing provision and viability review mechanisms are robustly secured in line with the Mayor’s requirements. You will provide expert development viability advice and training to the Planning Unit, other GLA teams and external organisations to promote best practice in viability testing and maximise affordable housing provision in London. You will work alongside members of the London Plan and Viability Teams to assist in the development of strategic policies as part of a new London Plan. You will work to support the production of viability analysis which will serve as an evidence base document for the new London Plan. You will assist in the production of briefing notes, the commissioning and management of external consultancy services and in responses and processes of engagement with key stakeholders leading up to and during the Examination in Public of the new London Plan. You will develop your skills, knowledge and experience in a broad range of policy areas and viability assessments, and your work will assist in the delivery of a new London Plan to deliver sustainable development across London. This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)