“Are you a skilled and self-assured project manager?  Have you been tempted by the thought of putting policy into practice?  Have you delivered or managed ESF programmes or projects? Do you thrive when confronted with a problem to solve or when asked to negotiate complex contractual arrangements”?

If so, a role in the GLA’s Regeneration Delivery Unit may be for you. We are looking for a proactive Senior Project Officer to join the team commissioning and managing delivery of the GLA’s European Social Fund (ESF) Co-Financing Programme. This programme support the Mayor’s objectives of creating jobs for Londoners, helping Londoners gain the skills and experience they need to compete in London’s competitive labour market, and helping businesses to grow.

You will come to us with excellent stakeholder management and organisation skills and experience of delivering ESF programmes or projects. You’ll also have the ability to analyse and interpret information to; assess risk, brief decision makers and identify workable solutions to problems as they arise.  

You will manage a portfolio of projects with a diverse range of stakeholders. Through this you will support all Londoners to access, participate and progress in education and work; promoting diversity and social mobility. Find out more about the programme and projects here.

The post is a fixed term 12-month contract.

Please click here to view 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 and disability.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We welcome application 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, childcare voucher scheme and a career pension scheme.

Application closing date:           Sunday 17 September 2017 at 23.59 GMT

Interviews will take place at:     City Hall on Thursday 28 September 2017

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 for a copy of the Job Description and Person specification, please click the "Apply Now" button below.