Senior Policy and Programme Officer (Air Quality)

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayors environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration, enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.

The Air Quality team is based within the GLA Connectivity, Air Quality, Transport and Infrastructure Unit (CAQTI).

We are seeking a talented individual to join the team responsible for tackling air pollution and reducing transport emissions in the capital. You will join at an exciting time as take forward projects and policies to reduce exposure to air pollution such as rolling out air filters to schools, reducing emissions from construction and new developments, and supporting the boroughs and Transport for London to deliver electric vehicle infrastructure.

Reporting to a Principal Policy and Programme Officer, you'll be responsible for the management of a portfolio of air quality work. Excellent organisational, use of evidence, and problem-solving skills will be crucial to your success. You'll need to have experience of delivering complex projects or programmes and be able to demonstrate your ability to communicate and influence. You'll need to be flexible, adaptable, and have a collaborative approach, working on many initiatives simultaneously, in a fast paced and political environment. The ability to interpret, analyse and present air quality data and technical information will be essential. Experience of air quality, sustainable transport, or a related environmental field is also required.

What your day will look like:

• Support the management of a portfolio of air quality work, the delivery of statutory duties relating to air quality and certain, agreed, Mayoral projects and programmes.
• Assist in the management of air quality projects that are carried out either internally and externally, either for the Authority or by the Authority on behalf of other organisations, including procuring and managing consultants and contractors.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of communications on technical and policy matters with international organisations, Government departments, the London Boroughs, and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships within and outside the Authority and with the GLA Functional Bodies in order to ensure that opportunities for integration and inter-disciplinary working are realised.
• Contribute to the provision of advice, written and oral, to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, and Functional Bodies, GLA staff, government departments, London-based and national organisations on environmental matters.
• Prepare responses to questions and correspondence to the Mayor and from Assembly members, Government departments and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Build and maintain an up-to-date awareness of legislative, technical and policy changes in the air quality field.
• Support the development of policy, projects, and programmes that meet the mayoral strategy and are capable of evaluation to demonstrate success.
• Realise the benefits of London's diversity by understanding and responding to the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities.

Skills, knowledge and experience:

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

• Experience in the field of air quality, sustainable transport, or related environmental policy.
• Ability to analyse and interpret air quality issues and data in relation to urban areas, including causes, effects, and possible solutions.
• Ability to use a range of office and statistical software including word processing and spreadsheet packages.
• Experience undertaking project-based work and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations, and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for a range of different audiences.

Behavioural competencies:

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

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.

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.

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

How to apply:

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

• Up to date CV
• Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words.

Applications submitted without a Personal Statement will not be considered. 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.

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.

Benefits:

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. 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.

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.