Head of Energy

Good Growth

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

The Environment and Energy unit is responsible for the policies and programmes related to the Mayor’s ambitions around the natural environment, climate adaptation and his net zero 2030 target. The 25-strong Energy team sits within this unit.

The Energy team leads on the Mayor’s manifesto commitments on domestic retrofit (through the newly established Warmer Homes London) and the Greener Schools pilot. It is also responsible for our work around London Power, community energy and supporting a strong decarbonisation pipeline across London through the Mayor’s Zero Carbon Accelerator.

About the role

This senior role will play a pivotal part in the Mayor’s ambitions towards net zero. The Head of Energy leads an expert team of around 25 people working across a number of complex energy projects. The postholder will need to support the team through periods of uncertainty and change, whilst leading a high-performing and inclusive culture.

The Head of Energy will need to demonstrate strong strategic leadership and programme delivery skills across a range of energy projects. This includes overseeing delivery of the Warm Homes Local Grant capital funding programme and supporting the newly-established Warmer Homes London office. It also includes continued delivery of the Greener Schools pilot, clean power procurement within the GLA Group, community energy and work to develop a pipeline of net zero projects through the Zero Carbon Accelerator.

The Head of Energy is a Programme Director for three Mayoral programmes of work (‘Reducing Non-Residential Emissions’, ‘Improving London’s Housing Stock’ and ‘Upgrading London’s Infrastructure’). This involves supporting the SROs for these programmes to ensure delivery of key outputs, identification and mitigation of risks, and careful management of budgets to maximise delivery and ensure value for money.

The postholder will need to develop strong working relationships with the Deputy Mayor and the wider Mayor’s Office, supporting their decision-making and ensuring team resources are focused on priorities. In addition, effective partnership working with London Councils, London boroughs and functional bodies across the GLA Group will be key to successful delivery.

On behalf of the GLA, the Head of Energy will play a critical leadership role for London’s climate sector in reducing our city’s carbon emissions by retrofitting homes and schools, switching to cleaner forms of power, and developing a strong pipeline of net zero projects.

Skills, knowledge and experience

Please use your supporting statement to set out how you meet the following five essential criteria in no more than 1500 words. Scores against these five criteria will determine shortlisting for interview.

1. Experience leading a large, diverse, multidisciplinary team at a senior level. A track record of building a high-performing and inclusive team culture and an ability to ensure the team is aligned with organisational priorities.

2. Experience of providing high-quality professional advice to senior staff and politicians, and experience of building trust and confidence with elected members (or equivalent office holders).

3. A strong background in using strategic thinking skills to oversee the strong design and delivery of programmes of work to address complex public policy challenges.

4. Sound understanding and experience of financial management across multi-disciplinary functions, including budget formulation, financial monitoring and demonstrable evidence of corporate management of resources to achieve best value for money.

5. Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills across organisational structures and ability to build effective strategic partnerships with government, industry and other key stakeholders.

At interview the behavioural competencies from the JD may be assessed as well as the essential criteria above.

Please find the full Job Description here

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

• An online application
• A personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.
  
  

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Megan Life, Assistant Director Environment and Energy would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at megan.life@london.gov.uk.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glarecruitment@engageats.co.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 dates are expected to be 12th and 15th September, although these may be subject to change.

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.

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.

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.