Inclusive Talent Delivery Group Member

Contract details: For a period of up to 4 years (one term). Interview date: Interviews are currently expected to be held in early/mid-June 2026.

About the role

The Inclusive Talent Delivery Group is a strategic and operational arm of the London Growth Mission Board. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a key strategic role delivering our shared vision for a more inclusive, employer-led skills system that strengthens pathways between London’s diverse communities and the full range of opportunities in our economy.

Members will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of London’s overarching workforce development framework, which includes implementing the:

• Get London Working Plan
• London Local Skills Improvement Plan
• Sector Talent Boards and Pan-London Sector Hubs

The Inclusive Talent Delivery Group will be co-led by BusinessLDN, London Councils and the Greater London Authority (GLA). It is comprised of senior policy and industry leaders who advise the Growth Mission Board and the Mayor on the strategic direction of London’s workforce development approach.

The Inclusive Talent Delivery Group is responsible for ensuring that the accountable bodies within London's skills and employment system deliver on behalf of Londoners in developing strategy, providing good governance and directing delivery of the Inclusive Talent Strategy, Get London Working Plan and London Local Skills Improvement Plan. Its objectives are to:

• Advise on London’s workforce development approach, reporting progress and performance to the Growth Mission Board
• Coordinate skills horizon scanning and labour market intelligence, drawing primarily on evidence generated through the LSIP and the Sector Talent Boards and Hubs
• Supplement this intelligence (where appropriate) with sector-specific workforce and skills research from relevant external sources (including industry bodies, research institutions and national or international benchmarks), to ensure a robust evidence base is considered
• Drive the operational delivery of the Inclusive Talent Strategy, Sector Talent Boards and Hubs, the Get London Working Plan and London's Local Skills Improvement Plan and their collective outcomes
• Set priorities for London’s skills, employment and careers ecosystem and advise on funding and investment decisions, making sure investment and training match what employers and sectors need

We are looking for up to four Delivery Group members to represent sectors such as (but not limited to) Financial Services, Clean Technology, Digital, Infrastructure and Academia. Members will bring knowledge of the skills Londoners need to excel across different sectors and contribute to the Inclusive Talent Delivery Group that represents the dynamisms and diversity of London’s population and businesses. We look forward to receiving your application for this exciting opportunity.

Additional information about the opportunity can be found in the linked recruitment pack.

How to apply

You are asked to submit a covering letter (1500 words maximum) and CV (max 2 pages) giving details of the relevant experience that equips you to serve as Member of the Inclusive Talent Delivery Group, in particular addressing how your experience will equip you to help deliver on the points laid out in the “Main purpose of the role” section above.

Please note elected members of London borough councils or the Common Council are not eligible for this position.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to reflect London's diversity in all appointments. The aim is that the Inclusive Talent Delivery Group reflects London’s diversity so we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

Please ensure your CV contains the name and contact details of two people who are willing to provide a reference for you. Please include in your covering letter any relevant information regarding your eligibility for appointment and any Directorships you hold. You can submit your CV and cover letter via our online recruitment system. You will also be asked to provide recruitment monitoring information.

Questions about the role

If you require information in an alternative format or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please email Nell Auchincloss at :nell.auchincloss@london.gov.uk quoting reference ITDG/042026.

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.

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