Help deliver the Mayor’s vision for a cleaner, greener London. It’s your capital. Be part of it.

London is Europe’s only megacity. Currently home to 8.6 million people, with a population that in recent years has grown by over a 100,000 a year. Supporting this growth and making sure everyone benefits from it is a world-class challenge. From helping create an exemplary sustainable world city to delivering green infrastructure, if you want to be a part of the solution and have the skills and ideas to offer, then we have the the jobs for you.

We currently have two exciting roles to fill in the Greater London Authority’s Enviornment Team, which is responsible for the delivery of the London Environment Strategy and a green recovery from the pandemic. You will work in a team committed to making a difference to the lives of Londoners and future generations.

Green Infrastructure (37hrs): GLA3557
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated more than ever the importance of green infrastructure  for Londoners’ wellbeing.  We are seeking a talented individual with experience of developing and delivering green infrastructure policy and projects. You will arrive at an exciting time as we take forward projects and policies to safeguard, improve and expand London’s green infrastructure.  This will include working on programmes to making London’s public realm greener, improving access to, and enhancing green spaces, and increasing the capital’s resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Sustainable Development (37 hrs): GLA953

This role will help support the Mayor in delivering his statutory sustainable development duty, including providing support to the Mayor’s London Sustainable Development Commission. You will focus on current policy issues and participate in relevant research, analysis and project-based policy development and implementation support.

To succeed you will need a thorough knowledge of sustainable development and experience of implementing sustainability in a political environment, including a successful track record of communicating such complex issues. We are looking in particular for someone with experience and expertise in social sustainability and social value to help better embed this into our wider work.

Both roles require a flexible, adaptable, and collaborative approach, and will involve working on many initiatives simultaneously in a fast paced and political environment,

You should have excellent organisational, research, problem-solving and delivery skills as well as a demonstrable flair for communicating, influencing, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders including London boroughs, community groups and government departments.

Please read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Please ensure your Supporting Statement clearly addresses all of the Personal Specification Criteria (Technical requirements and behavioural competencies).

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The Mayor announced earlier this year that City Hall will be relocating from More London (London Bridge) to the CrystalBuilding in the RoyalDocks and Union Street in Southwark. Further information on the relocation announcement, can be found here.

These roles will be based at the London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL). At present GLA staff are working largely from home, with office space.  We are moving to hybrid working, linked to our relocation programme. As part of this, you may be required to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

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.

For about information about the SPPO Green Infrastructure role (GLA3557), please email andrew.jones@london.gov.uk

For about information about the SPPO Sustainable Development role (GLA 953), please email nusrat.yousuf@london.gov.uk

If you have a question about the the recruitment process please contact the recruitment team via email on  glarecruitment@engageats.co.uk quoting reference GLA3557

Application closing date: Monday 23 August 2021 at 23:59 GMT
Interviews will take place via Video: to be confirmed