Senior Communications and Engagement Officer

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 role

We're looking for an experienced and creative communications professional to lead and coordinate stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications for the Greater London Authority's Planning & Regeneration Unit.

This is a strategic and delivery-focused role at the heart of shaping how we communicate the Mayor's vision for planning and regeneration. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing targeted engagement strategies, raising awareness of planning initiatives and extending the reach of our work to diverse audiences across London.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across the GLA and externally to coordinate impactful communications, ensure consistency with our brand, and support the delivery of Mayoral priorities.

What your day will look like

• Lead the design and delivery of integrated stakeholder engagement and communications strategies.
• Coordinate marketing activities across Planning & Regeneration projects in line with the GLA's brand and digital guidelines.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including boroughs, delivery partners, and community groups.
• Oversee the use of digital channels and tools to promote planning programmes and consultations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of engagement and communications activity, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support project planning, delivery and reporting across the team's portfolio.

Skills, knowledge and experience

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

Problem Solving

is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

Research and Analysis

is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

Planning and Organising

is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.

Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance

Communicating and Influencing

is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.

Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance

Building and Managing Relationships

is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

Organisational Awareness

is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.

Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance

Stakeholder Focus

.is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others' expectations.

Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

This role is based at London Fire Brigade's Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'CV and Cover Letters' section' of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., "CV - applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA's continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Joe Wilkinson would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the 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: To be confirmed.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

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.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Benefits

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also 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.

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.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

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

• Proven experience in strategic communications, marketing or stakeholder engagement, particularly in a public sector or policy environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deliver to time and budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience managing digital and social media.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and adapt approaches to meet diverse needs.
• A clear understanding of the role of planning and regeneration in shaping a fairer, more inclusive London.
• Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully
• Proposes options for solutions to presented problems
• Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving
• Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems
• Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving
• Proactively seeks new information sources to progress research agendas and address gaps in knowledge
• Grasps limitations of or assumptions behind data sources, disregarding those that lack quality
• Analyses and integrates qualitative and quantitative data to find new insights
• Translates research outcomes into concise, meaningful reports
• Identifies relevant and practical research questions for the future
• Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery
• Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits
• Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders
• Implements quality measure to ensure directorate output is of a high standard
• Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables
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