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You’ll be comfortable working with a wide variety of data, have a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and be confident in working to tight deadlines.\nThis role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).\n \nDo you want to know more about the role? \n \nFor further details on the role, please contact Hannah Gooden, Planning Policy Manager, on 01732 227000.\n \nDo you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?\nRead the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.\n \nClosing date: Friday the 13th of June, 23:59\nInterviews: Monday the 23rd of June\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,330 - £31,773 (Subject to Job Evaluation)","publishDate":"2025-05-29T10:42:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9810e600-8e85-41f4-b615-ce203fbcb3f2.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7222b2d8-0599-4dad-894e-3f4d10d0aa7a","title":"Principal Policy Officer - Health and Care Partnerships","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Communities & Skills</h2>\nCollaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.\n \n<h2>About the role \n</h2>\nAt the Greater London Authority (GLA), we know that good health is shaped not just by healthcare, but by systems, communities and leadership. We’re looking for an experienced and politically astute policy professional to help drive forward the Mayor’s vision for a healthier, more equal London — by working hand in hand with the health and care system to shape real change.\n This is an exciting opportunity to lead key areas of our health and care partnerships work. You’ll play a central role in delivering the Mayor’s priorities — from shaping how the GLA works with the NHS and local partners, to driving forward work on heart health, NHS reforms, and London’s broader health inequalities agenda.\n You’ll be working with senior leaders across health, local government and the community sector. Success in this role depends on your ability to build trust, spot policy opportunities, and respond with agility to emerging priorities — often in fast-moving or politically sensitive contexts.\n This is a job for someone who thrives on variety and operates well under pressure. Who brings a strong policy brain and a collaborative spirit to complex challenges.\n<h2>\n What you’ll be doing</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Leading strategic policy and programme development across health and care partnerships, working with colleagues and stakeholders across London’s system.</li>\n<li>Supporting thinking related to NHS and local health systems reforms, health devolution, workforce, anchor institutions and service reconfiguration.</li>\n<li>Building and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders from health, local authorities, central government, VCSE organisations and more.</li>\n<li>Providing advice and briefings to senior GLA leaders, including Deputy Mayors, and the Health Advisor, on complex and sensitive policy matters.</li>\n<li>Leading and manage projects with clarity, structure and strong performance oversight.</li>\n<li>Supporting colleagues across the Health and Wellbeing Team and Public Health Unit with flexible policy and programme input, in line with 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Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert and behavioural competencies.</li>\n</ul>\n 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.\n 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)\n As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. \n<h2>\n If you have questions about the role</h2>\n \nIf you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Charlotte Hall would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at charlotte.hall@london.gov.uk\n \nIf you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.\n \n \n<h2>Assessment process</h2>\n \nOnce you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.\n \nIf shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.\n \nThe interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 14 July 2025\n \n \n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\nLondon'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.\n We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.\n 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. \n 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.\n \n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Benefits</h2>\nGLA 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.\nIn 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.\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\n \nPlease 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.\n \nSuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. \n \n \n<h2>More Support</h2>\nIf you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.\n \n \nThe 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. 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About the role The Assembly is looking for a talented policy researcher to join its dynamic scrutiny team, where you will be focused on enabling the Assembly to make informed and influential contributions to the process for developing London’s spatial development strategy, the London Plan. We are looking for someone with experience in planning and regeneration policy, and strong research and analysis skills. You will be a source of expert advice and support for the Assembly and its staff, and be responsible for leading on a wide range of analytical and policy development tasks, which may include: • Producing briefings for Assembly Members explaining complex issues • Writing outputs for the Assembly such as reports and consultation responses • Analysing datasets and producing visualisations • Researching policy issues and conducting literature reviews • Representing the Assembly in meetings with GLA officers or other stakeholders • Liaising with Assembly staff from other specialist areas such as housing, transport or the environment In this role, you will be part of the Assembly’s Research Unit, within the Scrutiny & Investigation team. The Scrutiny and Investigation team works with Assembly Members to deliver their scrutiny priorities, providing advice and briefing, engaging with stakeholders and producing Assembly outputs. The Research Unit provides a specialised research and analysis service for the team, as well as publishing background papers on London government and key policy issues. To view some of our recent outputs please visit: <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/london-assembly-research-unit-publications\">https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/london-assembly-research-unit-publications</a> This is a fantastic opportunity to lead scrutiny work in an area of huge importance to Assembly Members and to London’s future. The Mayor’s London Plan will set the direction for the capital’s development for years to come, and the Assembly has a vital role to play in helping to ensure it reflects the needs and priorities of Londoners. This role is being offered as a two-year, fixed-term contract. We are open to candidates who wish to undertake the role as a secondment, which may be for less than the full two-year duration if necessary. This job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. This role will be based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE). Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria: 1. Proven experience of working on planning and/or regeneration policy. 2. Knowledge and understanding of political, policy and governance issues relating to London and the UK more widely. 3. Experience of successfully developing policy and/or leading a programme of policy projects. 4. Excellent research and analytical skills with experience of gathering data and information from varied sources and drawing conclusions. 5. Strong communication skills, with experience of writing a variety of outputs setting out arguments clearly and convincingly. 6. Degree or equivalent experience. Our shortlisting decision will be made with reference to the above criteria. Other behavioural competences for this role, which will be assessed during the recruitment process, are: Behavioural competencies 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. Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance • Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery • Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits • Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders • Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard • Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING … is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance • Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication • Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments • Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities • Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement • Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation 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. Level 4 Indicators of Effective Performance • Exchanges ideas and knowledge with partners, subject-matter experts, and senior stakeholders to foster new research agendas and derive insights for the GLA • Takes accountability for the quality of intelligence that research and new policy are based upon • Encourages new and innovative insights from analysis • Evaluates the feasibility and cost effectiveness of research proposals, stringently assessing whether the research will add real value • Encourages research with a highly practical focus and maximum impact for Londoners RESPONDING TO PRESSURE AND CHANGE … is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance • Clarifies direction and adapts to changing priorities and uncertain times • Minimises the pressure of change for the directorate, lessening the impact for the team • Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working, encouraging others’ buy-in • Keeps staff motivated and engaged during times of change, promoting the benefits • Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly, ensuring smooth implementation The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework How to apply\n If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: • Up to date CV • 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 essential criteria 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) As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. If you have questions about the role If you wish to learn more about the role before applying, there will be a briefing session for this role, held online (see details below), at which you will have the opportunity to hear about the team, the role and to ask any questions you wish to ask. This session will take place at Friday 30th May at 12.00 PM. This is the MS Teams link here to join - <a title=\"Meeting join link\" href=\"https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzAwNWY2M2EtY2MxMi00NDkzLWEzMTAtYzE5MDAyOWI2MmYw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2230653dea-fb01-4b4c-8ddf-c183f89febfb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d6089c40-cbd5-49dd-88ee-5e566eb93800%22%7d\">Join the meeting now</a> Meeting ID: 354 314 906 005 Passcode: 9Sw6Rq3Q For an informal discussion about the role please contact Richard Berry, Research Unit Manager on richard.berry@london.gov.uk. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@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 30th June (exact dates tbc) We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice. 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. Benefits\n 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. Secondment Opportunity If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying • On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period; • successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and • at least 18 months service with the GLA If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure. IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment. If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.\n \nPlease 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. The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.\nGLA 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.\nLondon'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. \nWe particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.\nWe 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. \nIn addition to a good salary package, we 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.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£56,797","publishDate":"2025-05-16T15:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2fdbe605-88cf-405f-9b31-668d5320aa80.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c4cd7079-6640-45bf-90d4-034911e3cc24","title":"Senior Policy Officer - Skills & Employment","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>Communities & Skills</h2>\nCollaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment, and Health, Children and Young Londoners.\n \n<h2>About the team</h2>\n \nLondon’s skills and employment system plays a key role in supporting Londoners to get the skills they need to improve their lives and for London’s economy to thrive. You will be part of the Strategy, Policy and Relationships team embedded within the Skills and Employment unit.\n \nThe team includes a range of responsibilities, including strategy planning, policy development and communications, as well as governance and stakeholder engagement. The team leads the design of policy and programmes including for the GLA’s largest revenue budget – the Adult Skills Fund.\n \nThrough further devolution of powers, funding and decision making, we want to support even more Londoners to transform their lives. This is a particularly exciting time to work in the team, with skills and employment being central to the Mayor’s vision for inclusive growth and his London Growth Plan. \n \n \n<h2>About the role</h2>\n \nWe are looking for a Senior Policy Officer to join the Greater London Authority’s Skills and Employment Unit’s Strategy, Policy and Relationships team. The team manages strategy, policy and governance arrangements within the GLA’s skills and employment unit, which runs a range of flagship programmes to deliver high quality adult education in London. \n \nYou will join a dedicated team of officers with a range of responsibilities, including strategy planning, policy development, commissioning of research, communications, governance and stakeholder engagement. You will play a vital role in supporting the team’s delivery of London’s Adult Skills Fund and other devolved skills programmes, as well as contributing to the development of skills and adult education policy in line with the Mayor’s London Growth Plan, supporting inclusive growth and the health and wellbeing of Londoners. This may include developing and implementing policy concerning the delivery of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), a major area of spend that has a huge impact for Londoners, or, developing policy to support Londoners to access Higher education and higher-level skills. You will become a subject expert in your area and broaden your expertise across other areas of delivery over time. \nWe are looking for someone who can effectively work with a range of stakeholders, has experience of policy development, can communicate complex issues, and inspire action. You will be responsible for proactively managing stakeholder relationships, commissioning research, and contributing to policy and programme development and implementation. Your enthusiasm, organisation, and motivation will be invaluable in this exciting and varied role.\nThis job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.\n \nThis role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)\n \n<h2> </h2>\n<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>\nTo be considered for the role you must meet the following criteria:\nEssential\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in contributing to policy and/ or strategy development within a political context.</li>\n<li>A successful track record in using research and analysis to inform policy and strategy development, a good knowledge of skills and employment policy and delivery.</li>\n<li>Experience in project management, monitoring and reporting.</li>\n<li>A successful track record in working with a range of stakeholders, building and managing relationships; and working in a complex organisational or political environment.</li>\n</ul>\n \nDesirable\n \n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working on skills and employment policy, in particular with regard to the issues affecting migrant learners, those learning English as an additional language and/or access to higher education. </li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Behavioural competencies</h3>\n \nBuilding and Managing Relationships\n… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. (Level 2 indicators of effective performance)\nCommunicating and Influencing\n… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. (Level 2 indicators of effective performance)\nPlanning and Organising\n...is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities, and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time to a high standard. (Level 2 indicators of effective performance)\n \n \nThe following competencies are also relevant to the role and may be tested at interview stage:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Research and Analysis</li>\n<li>Problem Solving</li>\n<li>Strategic Thinking</li>\n</ul>\n \nThe GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA competency framework</a>\n<h2>How to apply</h2>\nIf you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:\n \n<ul>\n<li>Up to date CV</li>\n<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria and competencies outlined in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\nApplications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered.\n \nPlease 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.\n \nWord 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)\n \nAs part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. \n<h2>\n If you have questions about the role\n</h2>\n \nIf you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager, Adam Norris, would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:adam.norris@london.gov.uk\">adam.norris@london.gov.uk</a>.\n \nIf you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the <a href=\"mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk\">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a> who support the GLA with recruitment.\n \n<h2>Assessment process</h2>\n \nOnce you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation.\n \nThe interviews are expected to take place in the w/c 16th June and w/c 23rd June 2025 ( exact dates tbc) \n \n<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>\nLondon'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.\nWe particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.\nWe 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. \nPlease 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.\n \n<h2>\n Benefits\n</h2>\nGLA 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.\nIn 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\n<h2>\n Additional Information\n</h2>\n 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.\n \nSuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. \n \n \nSecondment Opportunity\nIf you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying \n<ul>\n<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>\n<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>\n<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA </li>\n</ul>\n \nIf you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\">Approval for secondment application</a> form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.\n \nIf you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077\">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.\n \nIMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the <a href=\"http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973\">Approval for secondment application</a> form as it is not a secondment.\n \nIf you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.\n \n \n<h2>More Support</h2>\nIf you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.\n \n \n \nPlease note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. 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Local Plan Monitoring Officer

Sevenoaks District Council

£29,330 - £31,773 (Subject to Job Evaluation)

Sevenoaks District Council (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Principal Policy Officer - Health and Care Partnerships

Greater London Authority

£64,690

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Policy Adviser (London Plan), London Assembly

Greater London Authority

£56,797

City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Senior Policy Officer - Skills & Employment

Greater London Authority

£51,029

Southwark (Hybrid)

Posted 15 days ago

Closing in 3 days

Brokerage Officer

London Borough of Havering

44418

Essex (On-Site)

Posted 17 days ago

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Local Plan Monitoring Officer

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Senior Policy Officer - Skills & Employment

Brokerage Officer

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