As a Senior Government Relations Officer in the Mayor of London’s Office you will provide public affairs advice and support to the Mayor’s Office and senior GLA staff. You will advise on and plan lobbying strategies to help deliver the Mayor’s priorities, working with central government, Parliament, local government, and partner organisations to affect change to help improve the lives of Londoners.
You will have experience of working in a high profile public affairs or complex political organisation and have extensive knowledge of the processes and structures of government, Parliament and London’s boroughs. You will also have a strong understanding of the big issues facing London and Londoners.
You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the proven ability to brief senior politicians and external stakeholders and put forward the Mayor’s priorities in a variety of internal and external settings.
You will have a proactive and flexible approach and the proven ability to work in a fast-paced, varied political setting.
For more information 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, childcare voucher scheme 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 GLA692.
Application closing date: Sunday 09 July 2017 at 23:59 GMT
Interviews will take place at: City Hall, on date to be confirmed