The Connected London team works with London’s local authorities to help share information and co-ordinate to enable investment into fibre and mobile infrastructure in underserved areas in London.
In this role you will be the relationship manager across all 33 London Local Authorities. You will develop and maintain connections in each Local Authority and be the holder of those relationships. You will work closely with those leading on digital connectivity in the boroughs to understand their priorities, ambitions, opportunities, and challenges. You will work with Connected London team members and others to provide updates on developments across London, ensure boroughs views on digital connectivity are represented across the GLA, and provide coordination for borough contributions to projects and policy. You will be an advocate for the Connected London work programme to boroughs, and feedback to ensure the work programme is aligned to objectives.
A typical day will involve a meeting with a borough to discuss updates to a work programme or requirements for a project. Facilitating introductions and workshops between boroughs and other stakeholders. Meeting with network operators (fixed and mobile) to advocate for boroughs and provide feedback on how proposals would fit with Local Authority processes. Inputting into the policy work across the GLA with case studies and collection of information.
Previous extensive experience of stakeholders is a must, with ideal candidates having worked closely with Local Authorities.
Remote working is supported and encouraged. You will be provided with a device and training. Some travel across Greater London will be required as you will work with Local Authorities in both inner and outer London.
Please read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION
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, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
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.
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting reference GLA3433.
Application closing date: Sunday 6 October 2019 at 23:59 GMT
Interviews will take place at: City Hall on a date to be confirmed
Please note we do not accept CV’s for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply and to view a copy of the Job Description and Person specification, please click the "Apply Now" button below.