Senior Policy & Programme Officer - ECO Coordinator

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, enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.

The domestic decarbonisation team 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.

ECO is a process that supports low-income and vulnerable and fuel poor households through installation of insulation and heating measures. ECO4 is the latest phase of this. ECO4 Flex is a household referral mechanism within the wider ECO4 Scheme, which enables Councils to widen the eligibility criteria for ECO, allowing them to tailor energy efficiency schemes to their respective sector.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated, ideally with expertise in the ECO scheme, delivering programmes and a strong knowledge of the built environment and or home energy efficiency and renewable energy delivery approaches, policy and financing mechanisms. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving, the ability to operate in a busy and complex political environment and experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. The post holder will have a good record of project and programme development and delivery and will be required to contribute to a portfolio of programmes built around the key objectives of the Energy Unit.

What your day will look like:

• Developing opportunities to expand the uptake of ECO in London
• Establish and maintain communications on technical and policy matters
• Maintaining up-to-date awareness of legislative, technical and policy changes
• Provide advice and briefings
• Working with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing external service provision
• Liaising with Ofgem
• Contributing to the wider domestic decarbonisation agenda

Skills, knowledge and experience

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

• Strong organisational skills.
• A track record of effective project management, including strategizing and initiative taking.
• Ability to liaise and build relationships with multiple stakeholders to drive growth in a project.
• Ability to analyse and interpret environmental issues in relation to urban areas, their causes, effects, and possible solutions, utilising software to an advanced level to assist in such analysis.
• Evidence of success in undertaking project-based work and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for a range of different audiences.
• Knowledge of the Energy Company Obligation programme and London energy efficiency needs.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Problem solving (Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance).
• Research and Analysis (Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance).
• Planning and Organisation (Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance).
• Building and Maintaining relationships (Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance).
• Communicating and influencing (Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance).

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. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.

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.

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 speak to someone about the role, the hiring manager Paul Youngman would be happy to speak to you. Please contact him at paul.youngman@london.gov.uk. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk 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: w/c 28th July (exact dates tbc).

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. 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:

• On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;
• Successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and
• At least 18 months service with the GLA.

If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed. If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment.

More Support

If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk. Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.