Senior Policy and Programme Officer

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.

Would you like to transform London to make it greener, healthier, nature-rich and ready to tackle the climate and ecological emergencies? The Green Infrastructure team works to deliver the Mayor's 'Delivering a Greener and More Climate-Resilient London' mandate and delivery plan. The team delivers against six main projects/workstreams to enable Londoners to enjoy green and wild spaces across the capital and for London to be resilient to extreme weather and the impacts of climate change.

We're looking for a Senior Policy and Programme Officer (with potential for further roles) with experience and expertise in different aspects of green infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to help achieve the Mayor's ambition to make London a leader in green infrastructure and urban rewilding, ensure that London remains more than half green and to ensure more Londoners benefit from having green space near where they live.

The Senior Policy and Programme Officer (Green Infrastructure) will be responsible for managing a portfolio of environmental policy, planning, and project work, with a particular focus on green infrastructure. The role supports initiatives that enhance London’s public spaces, improve access to green areas, strengthen biodiversity, and increase resilience to climate change, while contributing to the delivery of the Mayor’s London Environment Strategy. Working closely with internal teams, local authorities, government departments, external partners, and stakeholders, the post holder helps develop policies, manage projects, build partnerships, secure funding, and provide evidence-based advice on environmental matters.

To succeed in this role, candidates require strong knowledge of green infrastructure policy, excellent analytical and research skills, and the ability to understand and address environmental challenges in urban settings.

We're looking for an adaptable officer who can pick up multiple workstreams

across the team rapidly. Experience and knowledge in nature recovery, nature

finance, trees and woodlands, waterways and/or partnership working are desirable for this role.

 Key responsibilities include project and stakeholder management, data analysis, policy development, preparing reports and briefings, and maintaining awareness of legislative and policy changes. The role also demands strong competencies in problem-solving, planning and organising, communication and influencing, relationship building, and organisational awareness, alongside a commitment to equality, diversity, ethical standards, and collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.

What your day will look like

• Translating Mayoral priorities into delivery through policy development, policy influencing and direct delivery.
• Identifying opportunities for improving funding and finance opportunities for the sector, including by commissioning and leading research and developing relationships.
• Carrying out project management tasks and managing governance processes to track project spend and timelines, report progress, raise and mitigate risk and issues and facilitate programme decisions.
• Managing relationships and contracts with stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to ensure high quality delivery.
• Advising on and influencing the feasibility, deliverability and key outcomes of projects delivered by partners and grantees.
• Providing internal and external communications about projects and programmes through briefings, presentations, social media and more.
• Contributing to and helping to maintain repositories for key lines, briefings, project databases, stakeholder engagement and other records.
• Embedding EDI into programme design, communications, engagement and the implementation of the programme.

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

• Experience in the field of Green Infrastructure policy, including strong professional knowledge in the fields of nature recovery, nature finance, trees and woodlands, waterways and/or partnership working.
• Ability to analyse and interpret environmental issues in relation to urban areas, their causes, effects and possible solutions.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple workstreams
• A track record of successfully managing relevant programmes or projects, including experience of utilising appropriate and effective project management skills, methods and tools.
• A successful track record of working effectively with colleagues at all levels of an organisation, and across organisational boundaries and evidence of leading collaborative teams.

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

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 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. 

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring managers Andrew Hinchley and Eleanor Potter would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at [email protected] or [email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the [email protected] who support the GLA with recruitment.

This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further.

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: To be confirmed

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.

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.

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. 

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