Senior Manager - Domestic Decarbonisation
Posted 4 days 3 hours ago by Greater London Authority (GLA)
Permanent
Full Time
Transport & Logistics Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
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 domestic decarbonisation team, within the GLA's Environment and Energy Unit, is responsible for delivering the Mayor's objective to accelerate and upscale housing retrofit in London in partnership with London Councils. boroughs, housing associations and other key partners. A new joint endeavour of the GLA and London Councils, Warmer Homes London, has been established to accelerate the pace and scale of quality retrofit across the capital. The team will manage the first phase of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme before it transitions into Warmer Homes London in 2026.
About the role
We are looking for someone who is an experienced leader with a proven track record of managing teams well to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. You will have a strong knowledge of setting up and delivering complex capital programmes in the built environment and an ability to quickly learn about the home energy efficiency sector. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving, strong budget management skills, the ability to operate in a busy and complex political environment and experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
The postholder will lead on the development and delivery of domestic decarbonisation projects, in order to achieve desired outputs within agree timeframes, within budget, to specification and operational standards Including wider strategic policy to delivery work not limited to integrated settlement.
On behalf of the GLA, you will help shape a brand new organisation: Warmer Homes London. We are at the start of our critical journey towards delivering improvements to London's homes to make them more affordable to heat and more energy efficient for the environment.
What your day will look like:
To be considered for the role you must meet the following five essential criteria. Scores against these five criteria will determine shortlisting for interview.
Behavioural competencies
Managing and Developing Performance
is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA's objectives and statutory obligations.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
is taking personal responsibility for using and managing resources effectively, efficiently and sustainably.
Level 3 indicators of Effective Performance:
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 domestic decarbonisation team, within the GLA's Environment and Energy Unit, is responsible for delivering the Mayor's objective to accelerate and upscale housing retrofit in London in partnership with London Councils. boroughs, housing associations and other key partners. A new joint endeavour of the GLA and London Councils, Warmer Homes London, has been established to accelerate the pace and scale of quality retrofit across the capital. The team will manage the first phase of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme before it transitions into Warmer Homes London in 2026.
About the role
We are looking for someone who is an experienced leader with a proven track record of managing teams well to create a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. You will have a strong knowledge of setting up and delivering complex capital programmes in the built environment and an ability to quickly learn about the home energy efficiency sector. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving, strong budget management skills, the ability to operate in a busy and complex political environment and experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
The postholder will lead on the development and delivery of domestic decarbonisation projects, in order to achieve desired outputs within agree timeframes, within budget, to specification and operational standards Including wider strategic policy to delivery work not limited to integrated settlement.
On behalf of the GLA, you will help shape a brand new organisation: Warmer Homes London. We are at the start of our critical journey towards delivering improvements to London's homes to make them more affordable to heat and more energy efficient for the environment.
What your day will look like:
- Lead and manage a team of professional policy to deliver managers responsible for developing and implementing domestic decarbonisation programmes
- Provide a link between the team and the Head of Energy, Assistant Director of Environment/Head of Energy, ensuring effective communication of objectives and work programmes.
- Oversee delivery of the Warmer Homes Local Grant scheme, ensuring it is set up and delivered on time, within budget and in line with expected outputs
- Monitor regional, national or international initiatives and best practice in environmental and climate change fields to keep the GLA's thinking and work abreast of latest developments.
- Provide advice and technical support to the Mayor, Deputy Mayors, Mayoral Advisers, senior managers and Assembly Members on matters within the area of responsibility.
- Prepare and present reports, briefs and recommendations on key issues and actions to the Assistant Director and Executive Directors, to facilitate executive understanding and decision making.
- Lead or contribute to the development of domestic decarbonisation projects either delivered directly or with external partners, developers, boroughs councils or other agencies.
- Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with senior representatives of functional bodies, government departments, borough councils, and other agencies
- Identify opportunities for external funding and other income in support of the Mayor's strategies, plans and policies, and, working with relevant teams to secure additional budgets for project delivery.
- Through effective and inclusive leadership manage and motivate the team ensuring work programmes are established, monitored and delivered in accordance with the Mayor's objectives and priorities and within allocated budgets.
- As a senior manager, actively contribute to the corporate management of the GLA by participating in GLA-wide developments and initiatives in pursuit of GLA aims and objectives.
- Realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities.
To be considered for the role you must meet the following five essential criteria. Scores against these five criteria will determine shortlisting for interview.
- Strong leadership and management capabilities, a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and the ability to foster a positive, collaborative team culture
- A successful track record of giving high level professional advice on complex or sensitive issues at a senior level in a public sector/political context
- Proven expertise in capital delivery in the built environment, with the agility and willingness to quickly learn about the energy efficiency sector
- Experience of successfully operating and leading complex and large-scale programme and project management, including excellent budget management
- Ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders, both at official and political level, across organisational boundaries
Behavioural competencies
Managing and Developing Performance
is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA's objectives and statutory obligations.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
- Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect
- Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing priorities
- Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA priorities
- Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and performance
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
- Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives
- Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities
- Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict
- Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect
- Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership
is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
- Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners
- Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team's actions for the GLA
- Encourages self and others to think about organisation's long term potential
- Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence
- Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team's work
is forming sound, evidence-based judgements, making choices, assessing risks to delivery, and taking accountability for results.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
- Makes sound decisions quickly on behalf of the GLA when a situation requires intervention
- Takes responsibility for team decisions, providing rationale when those decisions are questioned
- Involves senior stakeholders early in decisions that impact them
- Analyses organisational risks associated with decisions, including those with long term impacts, before committing to action
- Encourages others in the team to make decisions in their own area of expertise, take appropriate risks and learn from experience
is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
- Uses understanding of differences between the GLA and its partners to improve working relationships
- Helps others understand the GLA and the compel environment in which it operates
- Translates changing political agendas into tangible actions
- Considers the diverse needs of Londoners in formulating GLA objectives
- Helps others understand how the media and eternal perceptions of the GLA influence work
is taking personal responsibility for using and managing resources effectively, efficiently and sustainably.
Level 3 indicators of Effective Performance:
- Allocates financial and people resources efficiently to maximise value for team and wider organisation
- Thinks in terms of maximum efficiency when planning resource allocation
- Implements good practice on efficient use of resources . click apply for full job details