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With excellent transport links, you can easily explore beyond the county. <br><br><b>About the role</b><br> Why Hertfordshire Trading Standards?<ul>\n<li> Diverse Responsibilities: Engage in a wide range of Trading Standards functions to protect consumers and support businesses. </li>\n<li> High-Profile Cases: We tackle significant cases and seek innovative solutions for the best outcomes. </li>\n<li> Expert Support: Benefit from our in-house legal team, financial investigator, and intelligence officer. </li>\n<li> Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values your well-being. </li>\n<li> Professional Growth: Access comprehensive training to keep you at the forefront of your field. </li>\n</ul><br><b>About you</b><br><br> We seek qualified Trading Standards Officers with professionalism, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude to join our business or compliance teams. <strong></strong><br><br> <strong>Essential</strong>:<ul>\n<li>Trading Standards Qualification</li>\n<li>Excellent communication skills</li>\n<li>Proactive attitude</li>\n<li>Strong work ethic</li>\n<li>Teamwork abilities</li>\n<li>Capability to work independently</li>\n<li>Full UK driving licence</li>\n</ul>Whether you are newly qualified looking for a TSO role or an experienced officer looking for a Senior one, and whatever your area of interest, we'd love to hear from you. 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LFB is responding to the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and inspections from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and making improvements to its culture. As it makes improvements to its culture, it is critical that LFB is properly supported in navigating this change. More widely, LFB is working to meet challenges posed by climate change, new technologies, and London's complex built environment. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>About the role</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role represents an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of the team and its work programme.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have excellent policy development and stakeholder management skills. A background in fire policy is not necessary for this role, due to its cross-cutting nature.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will lead on the development and delivery of a programme of work to research and promote issues relating to fire policy, seeking cross-cutting policy areas. This work will include an events programme; commissioning research; and producing publications and consultation responses. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your work, while focused on fire, will relate to various policy areas related to London’s safety. These may include, for example, the safety of London’s built environment; how climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires; or how to store and charge e-bikes safely to support sustainable travel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>What your day will look like</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing and delivering a programme of work in response to fire-related issues, including events, workshops, lobbying strategies and stakeholder engagement. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contributing to the development of policy, strategies and decisions; and reviewing and evaluating their implementation. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing advice to the Deputy Mayor for Fire, the Head of Fire, and GLA senior managers (including preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences; and making recommendations on policy and strategy options).</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conducting research into policy issues; and presenting the outcomes to the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, GLA officers and wider audiences.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Coordinating briefings and advice for the Mayor of London and the Deputy Mayor in advance of key meetings, including with the London Assembly; His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and the government. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working with colleagues from the GLA, LFB, the fire and rescue sector, international organisations, government departments, London boroughs, and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors, on relevant, cross-cutting policy issues; and to collaboratively promote fire safety.  </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Presenting the results of work on the Mayor’s policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ol>\n<li>A successful track record, in a high-profile organisation, of influencing and shaping policy, and ensuring its implementation – although not necessarily in fire and rescue. </li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<ol>\n<li>Evidence of working with stakeholders, and building partnerships, to leverage external knowledge and resources to deliver GLA objectives.</li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<ol>\n<li>A successful track record of providing high-quality, impartial advice in a sensitive political environment, at a senior level.</li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<ol>\n<li>Experience of project-based work – including planning and monitoring delivery against plans; and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences.  </li>\n</ol>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Behavioural Competencies</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Research and Analysis</strong></p>\n<p>… 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Uses a variety of methods and sources to gather relevant data and information</li>\n<li>Checks accuracy of data and information before using it</li>\n<li>Assesses trends in data and spots connections to draw meaningful conclusions</li>\n<li>Summarises research outcomes in a clear and concise way</li>\n<li>Focuses on the research goal, working in a systematic way</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Thinking</strong></p>\n<p>… …is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners</li>\n<li>Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team’s actions for the GLA</li>\n<li>Encourages self and others to think about organisation’s long term potential</li>\n<li>Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence</li>\n<li>Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team’s work</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building & Managing Relationships </strong></p>\n<p>… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 4 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifies and engages a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups, and partner organisations </li>\n<li>Builds alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights</li>\n<li>Actively challenges and addresses ‘silo attitudes’ to encourage effective relationship-building inside and outside the GLA</li>\n<li>Understands the complexities of political dynamics and uses this to manage relationships and resolve conflict effectively</li>\n<li>Identifies clear win-win situations with external partners</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing </strong></p>\n<p>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 4 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Articulates self with credibility and conviction, encouraging buy-in to corporate position</li>\n<li>Influences the thinking of other organisations, encouraging them to deliver with the GLA </li>\n<li>Ensures that the organisation communicates inclusively with staff and external stakeholders</li>\n<li>Acts as a credible and convincing spokesperson and negotiator for the GLA </li>\n<li>Instils a corporate commitment to accessible communication</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br><strong>Decision Making</strong></p>\n<p>… is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p>· Makes sound decisions quickly on behalf of the GLA when a situation requires intervention</p>\n<p>· Takes responsibility for team decisions, providing rationale when those decisions are questioned</p>\n<p>· Involves senior stakeholders early in decisions that impact them</p>\n<p>· Analyses organisational risks associated with decisions, including those with long term impacts, before committing to action </p>\n<p>· Encourages others in the team to make decisions in their own area of expertise, take appropriate risks and learn from experience</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Planning and Organising</strong></p>\n<p>… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p>· Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery</p>\n<p>· Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits</p>\n<p>· Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders</p>\n<p>· Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard</p>\n<p>· Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Problem Solving</strong></p>\n<p>… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>· Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding</p>\n<p>· Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice</p>\n<p>· Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues</p>\n<p>· Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes </p>\n<p>· Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Managing and Developing Performance</strong></p>\n<p>… … is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA’s objectives and statutory obligations.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Level 3 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect.</li>\n<li>Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities</li>\n<li>Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities</li>\n<li>Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance</li>\n<li>Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\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 outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><strong>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.</strong></p>\n<p><br><strong>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)</strong></p>\n<p><br><strong>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. </strong></p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong>\n</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Ross Jardine, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you about the role: <a href=\"mailto:ross.jardine@london.gov.uk\">ross.jardine@london.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We will be holding an online session on Thursday 15 May 2025 at 11.30am, which will provide the opportunity for prospective applicants to hear from the Head of Fire, and the team, about the team and the role as well as give you the opportunity to ask questions.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you are interested in joining, please email <a title=\"mailto:fireandresilience@london.gov.uk\" href=\"mailto:fireandresilience@london.gov.uk\">fireandresilience@london.gov.uk</a> who will send you the MS Teams invite.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Assessment process</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The interview/assessment date is: <strong>Week commencing 16 June 2025 (exact date TBC)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><br>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p><br>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. </p>\n<p><br>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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>Benefits</strong>\n</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2>\n<p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. </p>\n<h2> </h2>\n<h2><strong>More Support</strong></h2>\n<p>If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact <a href=\"mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk\"><strong>resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</strong></a>.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£66,063 per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-01T13:10:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f75833ee-4918-48e2-87db-f5caf90bb284.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"8ce7b203-f641-4340-84df-ce128538ed76","title":"Policy Officer","employer":"Greater London Authority","department":"","location":"Southwark","locationType":2,"description":"<h2><strong>Strategy and Communications</strong></h2>\n<h2>Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. 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You will also see how these operations intersect with other emergency services, and the work of different teams within the GLA.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>LFB (as well as the fire and rescue sector) is undergoing significant and wide-ranging transformation as it responds to the recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and inspections from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS); and makes improvements to its culture. 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This includes undertaking research; drafting briefings and reports; and managing projects such as events and workshops.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Your work, while focused on fire and rescue, will involve a variety of policy areas related to London’s safety – for example, how climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires or how to store and charge e-bikes safely to support sustainable travel.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>What your day will look like</strong></h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Working with senior members of the fire team and other GLA teams, helping with the development, implementation, review and evaluation of policy, strategies, and decisions. </li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing smaller projects and helping to coordinate the delivery of larger projects with other agencies where needed, to ensure deadlines are met, and key issues of concern to the Mayor are identified and addressed.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing analysis on policy information, research and legislation.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Writing and contributing to written reports, decision papers and briefings for the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and senior GLA officers and managers, as well as consultation responses and letters for government or other relevant stakeholders.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working with officers and managers across the GLA, LFB and other relevant agencies to enable efficient management of information, and to participate in cross-organisational working.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting the Deputy Mayor at meetings with key stakeholders, including senior GLA officers, LFB, government and parliamentarians.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Representing the fire team at external events and wider GLA activities.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Skills, knowledge and experience</strong></h2>\n<p>To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:</p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to analyse and interpret complex issues in relation to their political, social, environmental and economic impacts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding of the requirements of working in a sensitive political environment.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of public policy relating to local government or emergency services is desirable but not essential.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>Behavioural Competencies</strong>\n</h2>\n<p><strong>Planning and Organising</strong></p>\n<p>… is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables</li>\n<li>Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones</li>\n<li>Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work</li>\n<li>Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard</li>\n<li>Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Research and Analysis</strong></p>\n<p>… 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.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge</li>\n<li>Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality</li>\n<li>Analyses and integrates qualitative and quantitative data to find new insights</li>\n<li>Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports</li>\n<li>Identifies relevant and practical research questions for the future</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Building and Managing Relationships</strong></p>\n<p>… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develops new professional relationships</li>\n<li>Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement</li>\n<li>Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action</li>\n<li>Fosters an environment where others feel respected</li>\n<li>Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Communicating and Influencing</strong></p>\n<p>… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders</li>\n<li>Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication</li>\n<li>Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively</li>\n<li>Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way</li>\n<li>Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Organisational Awareness</strong></p>\n<p>… is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.</p>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Challenges unethical behaviour</li>\n<li>Uses understanding of the GLA’s complex partnership arrangements to deliver effectively</li>\n<li>Recognises how political changes and sensitivities impact on own and team’s work</li>\n<li>Is aware of the changing needs of Londoners, anticipating resulting changes for work agendas</li>\n<li>Follows the GLA’s position in the media and understands how it impacts on work</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>Problem Solving </strong>\n</h2>\n<h2>… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.</h2>\n<p>Level 2 indicators of effective performance</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully</li>\n<li>Proposes options for solutions to presented problems</li>\n<li>Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving</li>\n<li>Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems</li>\n<li>Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><br><strong>The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: </strong><a href=\"https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf\">GLA Competency Framework</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>How to apply</strong></h2>\n<p>If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:</p>\n<p> </p>\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 behavioural competencies outlined above in the advert.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>We encourage you to use the STAR method when describing your skills and experience, you can find information about the STAR method here: <a href=\"https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/interview-advice/the-star-method\">The Star Method</a>. Some more general advice can be found here: <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/public-to-private-sector-perfection-job-applications\">https://www.theguardian.com/careers/careers-blog/public-to-private-sector-perfection-job-applications</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>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.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>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)</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<h2>\n<br><strong>If you have questions about the role</strong>\n</h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Soeli Dayus would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:soeli.dayus@london.gov.uk\">soeli.dayus@london.gov.uk</a>.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If 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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Assessment process</strong></h2>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. There will be a two-stage assessment process.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete a written assessment w/c 2 June 2025.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Successful candidates will then be invited to interview w/c 16 June 2025.  </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2><strong>Equality, diversity and inclusion</strong></h2>\n<p>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.<br> </p>\n<p>We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.</p>\n<p>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. <br> </p>\n<p>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. 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Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.</p>\n<p>With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.</p>\n<p><strong>Why work for us?</strong></p>\n<p>We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.</p>\n<p>This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.</p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you? 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