Senior Investment Manager

The Housing and Land is primarily responsible for the Mayor’s plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor’s housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration.

The Investment Team is responsible for contracting and managing a portfolio of investments that support the delivery of new housing in London. It has expertise across equity, debt and grant investment instruments and in how to best utilise funding to unlock and accelerate housing projects. The GLA is due to launch a new investment programme, the City Hall Developer Investment Fund, in Spring 2026, supported by at least £322m of government funding. The team will lead on developing and deploying funding under this programme, while continuing to manage existing projects.

As a Senior Investment Manager, you will be responsible for managing existing investments, and sourcing and transacting new opportunities to unlock housing in London. For new investments, you will lead the development, negotiation and agreement of funding agreements for grant, loans and equity that support land, infrastructure and real‑estate finance transactions. You will appraise project proposals, assess counterparties risk of default and review project viability, deliverability and risk. For existing investments, you will work closely with partners to monitor delivery and risk, and advise on risk management and variation responses. You will provide regular and accurate reporting on contracted projects, including forecast outputs, budgets and ongoing risks. You will commission and manage external professional consultants and legal advisors. Through your work you will advance the GLA’s equality, diversity and inclusion priorities.

Typical Activities Include:

• Attending a legal meeting to negotiate contractual terms for a loan agreement or a variation.
• Undertaking project due diligence to determine whether a new proposal meets programme requirements.
• Drafting a report recommending whether the GLA provides funding to a new investment opportunity or agrees a variation to existing terms.
• Meeting a partner to review project progress for a contracted investment.
• Providing advice to senior leaders about the risks and opportunities of a novel investment proposal.
• Giving advice to a colleague in another Housing & Land team about how a GLA funding programme could help to unlock housing delivery on their project.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requirements:

There are five essential criteria for this role that we will assess as part of the assessment process. These include three technical requirements, and two behavioural competencies.

• Substantial knowledge and track record in negotiating complex agreements for the development and/or financing of residential property.
• Experience of complex financial and legal analysis related to the development of residential property and/or complex structures (including joint ventures etc.).
• Experience of managing an investment programme and/or detailed project management experience.

The Two Behavioural Competencies We Will Assess Are:

• Problem‑solving with a focus on analysing complex problems and finding creative, workable and timely solutions to them.
• Building and managing relationships with a focus on working effectively with a range of partners to deliver shared goals.

How to Apply:

To apply you will need to submit the following:

• Up to date CV.
• Personal statement (maximum 1500 words). Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the three technical requirements and two behavioural competencies outlined above in the advert.

CVs and Personal Statements should be no more than 1.5 MB each, in Word or PDF format, without photographs or images, and saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (e.g. “CV applicant name – 012345”). As part of the GLA’s demographics commitment, we will remove personally identifiable information that might cause discrimination.

Assessment Process:

After you submit an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview/assessment, expected to take place during the week commencing 16 February 2026.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The GLA is an inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled individuals who are currently underrepresented. We are committed to a flexible and inclusive workplace, including opportunities for part‑time and job‑share roles.

Benefits:

Employees are hybrid working up to three days a week in the office but will also work remotely. Benefits include a competitive salary, frequent four‑week pay, 30 days annual leave, an interest‑free season ticket loan, an interest‑free bicycle loan, and a career‑average pension scheme.

Additional Information:

All candidates must confirm the accuracy of the information in their application. Deliberate deception, including the use of AI software, will disqualify candidates. Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record (DBS) check and possibly additional security screening. Internal secondments and loyalty policies apply to GLA employees only.