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About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Principal Policy Officer to join our Strategy and Policy Team. This role involves working with local and national government stakeholders, requiring strong networking, stakeholder management, planning, and project management skills. The position offers a fast-paced environment where adaptability and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines are essential. Extensive knowledge of skills and employment policy in London, nationally, and internationally is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead skills and employment/economic development strategy and policy development in London.
Collaborate with local and national government stakeholders to develop shared policy positions and lobbying priorities.
Play a central role in the GLA’s work on devolution and support the integration of related efforts within the GLA and its group.
Brief the Mayor’s Office on employment and skills policy in London and national government policy responses.
Ensure the implementation of employment and skills commitments from the Mayor’s Manifesto, London Growth Plan, and Inclusive Talent Strategy.
Manage GLA relationships with local and national government stakeholders.
Identify and develop options for the Mayor to influence and promote London-specific activity by delivery organizations.
Provide high-quality client support for senior stakeholders, including drafting responses to Mayoral questions and correspondence.
Provide concise briefings and responses to questions.
Manage meetings and provide secretariat functions for key meetings.
Represent the GLA at external events and meetings.
Provide timely responses to the London Assembly’s scrutiny function.

Requirements

Substantial knowledge of economic development policy with particular expertise in skills and employment policy.
Proven track record in a high-profile organization of influencing and shaping policy and ensuring its implementation.
Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to operate successfully at a senior level in a complex organizational or political environment.
Experience of project-based work, including planning and monitoring delivery against plans.

Skills

Policy and programme design and development
Networking
Stakeholder management
Planning
Project management
Adaptability
Communicating and Influencing
Building and Managing Relationships
Research and analysis
Planning and Organising

Location

Union Street

Work Type

Permanent
Hybrid working up to 3 days a week

Experience Level

Senior level

Salary/Compensations

£64,690 per annum

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave
Interest-free season ticket loan
Interest-free bicycle loan
Career average pension scheme

About the Company

Collaborative, 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.
The Strategy and Policy team manage 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.
The team includes a range of responsibilities, including strategy planning, policy development and communications, as well as governance and stakeholder engagement.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.
The 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. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.