Policy Adviser

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. The Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.

 

About the role

 

 To deliver projects and produce research, briefings and reports for the London Assembly, its committees and its Members.

 

Principal accountabilities

 

1. Under the direction of the Assistant Director and Senior Policy Adviser(s) and as allocated, to produce and deliver projects, including research, briefings, reports and outputs for the London Assembly’s Budget and Performance Committee and its Members.

2. To manage and deliver projects and outputs in a timely, effective way, and working closely with others in the team and wider Secretariat to maximise the quality, profile and impact of the work.

3. To develop and maintain effective working relationships with officers within the Assembly’s Secretariat and, where relevant, Assembly Members and officers within the GLA to ensure appropriate support and delivery for projects, ensuring that all relevant people are properly briefed on key issues in advance of meetings and that early warning of issues is provided in a timely and effective manner to senior managers.

4. To maintain effective working relationships with and the Authority’s partner organisations, to ensure effective stakeholder management and to contribute to a continuous improvement in the reputation of the London Assembly with its partners.

5. To ensure that all work and outputs are produced to the highest possible communications and research standards. 

6. 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.

 

What your day will look like

 

• Reviewing budget submissions and financial reports and identifying key financial issues and trends

• Support all London Assembly Committees with financial data and information

• Briefing Assembly Members on financial issues

 

Skills, knowledge and experience

 

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

 

• Solid analysis and briefing/report drafting skills, demonstrated in a policy context.

• Ability to adapt to new topics and get up to speed on specific financial policy issues quickly.

• Knowledge and understanding of political, policy and governance issues relating to London and the UK more widely.

• A relevant financial degree or equivalent professional qualification or ability to demonstrate financial analysis or financial scrutiny.

• [Desirable] Experience of operating effectively in a political environment.

• [Desirable] Experience working on and successfully delivering complex policy projects in one or more of the policy areas the London Assembly is active in.

 

 

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

 

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)

 

• 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)

 

• 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 3 indicators of effective performance)

 

• BUILDING AND MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS… 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)

 

• 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 2 indicators of effective performance)

 

• ORGANISATIONAL AWARENESS… is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly (Level 3 indicators of effective performance)

 

 

How to apply

 

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.

 

Applications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered.

 

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)

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 talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Ross Pike would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at ross.pike@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: week commencing 16th June exact dates tbc 

 

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

 

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. 

 

 

More Support

 

If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.

Please 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.

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.

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 a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

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. 

In 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.