Good Growth

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.

About the team

The Oxford Street Transformation team was established to deliver on the Mayor’s ambition for Oxford Street as set out in his joint announcement with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner in September 2024. The team is responsible for delivering the Mayor’s vision to turn Oxford Street into a premier shopping and leisure destination, that reflects its place at the centre of a global city, attracting tourists and locals alike, and generating significant economic activity. A flagship project demonstrating the Mayor’s commitment to high streets and to London's global status, proposals include:

-        Creating a pedestrianised boulevard to unlock the full potential of the street, creating beautiful public space and allowing for activation with a curated offer that promotes an attractive activity and trading offer

-        Delivering a greener, more sustainable and climate resilient district – showcasing innovation in environmental and ecological design, supporting circular economy principles

-        Creating an inclusive neighbourhood that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, removing barriers to participation and accessibility

-        Harnessing exemplar design that showcases the best of London’s talent, assets and opportunities – a place that Londoners feel proud of and those coming to London want to visit, invest in and return to.

About the role

As part of the GLA Oxford Street Transformation team, the post holder will play a key role in developing processes and operational proposals for the finance function of a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), which would implement the Mayor’s proposals to transform Oxford Street into a world-leading destination. The post holder will contribute to setting up its finance department. It is expected this role will  transfer to the MDC corporate operations team, and will continue providing financial accounting and management accounting services for the MDC. This role will initially sit within the Oxford Street Transformation Team at the GLA.

What your day will look like

·       Developing key finance policy and operational documents ahead of the Oxford Street MDC’s establishment

·       Assisting in setting up the Oxford Street MDC’s finance function – including helping to ensure finance systems are fit for purpose

·       Contributing to the management and coordination of the management accounting and financial accounting function for the existing team, closure of accounts and preparing the Oxford Street MDC’s budget

·       Advising senior management and non-finance staff on all aspects of the Oxford Street MDC’s budget, including advice on proper accounting practices and financial regulations

·       Posting accruals, prepayments and journal transfers as required.

·       Establishing quality control, customer feedback and other mechanisms to ensure that the function provides customer centric services to budget holders and advise senior management accordingly.

Skills, knowledge and experience

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

·       Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience as an accountant.  Postholders will be encouraged to study for a CCAB level qualification.

·       An understanding of local government finance and the statutory framework for local authority accounting.

·       Developed skills in the analysis and interpretation of financial information, including presenting financial information (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely.

·       Experience of working with, analysing data and producing reports from accounting systems such as SAP or Oracle and a high level of proficiency in Excel.

·       Experience of suggesting and implementing improvements to finance systems and processes

·       Experience of applying accounting good practice to resolve problems and improve systems and processes

Please find the full Job Description here

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you’ll need to submit:

• an online application

• a Word statement (1,500 words) outlining how you meet the essential criteria as well as the competencies outlined in the advert.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, Molly Strauss would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at molly.strauss@london.gov.uk.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glarecruitment@engageats.co.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: 22 and 23 September.

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.

Secondment Opportunity

If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying 

• On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;
• successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and
• at least 18 months service with the GLA 

If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.

If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.  For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure.

IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment.

If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application

More Support

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