Senior Project Officer - Energy Data

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 Mayor wants to make London a zero-carbon city by 2030, while at the same time protecting the most disadvantaged by tackling fuel poverty. Londoners currently face one of the greatest cost of living challenges due to record energy prices. Through his programmes, the Mayor is scaling up energy efficiency retrofit, increasing renewable power generation, helping to cut energy bills, reducing fuel poverty, and planning for the smart flexible energy system of the future. This post will play a crucial role in achieving this.

The post holder will support the delivery of a portfolio of environment and energy projects and programmes through data analysis and advice. We expect the post holder to provide cross-cutting data analysis for the Energy Unit to inform policy, strategy and programme delivery. The role will also entail managing two GLA owned datasets (e.g., London Building Stock Model, London Solar Opportunity Map) and delivering improvements to these datasets in order to better support the delivery of energy projects from both within and beyond the Energy Unit and the GLA.

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and knowledge.

What your day will look like:

• Lead on energy data analysis for the Energy Unit to inform policy design, project delivery and reporting/evaluation of net zero projects across the Energy Units portfolio.
• Maintain and manage the London Building Stock Model and the London Solar Opportunity Map including scoping out potential improvements, stakeholder engagement and delivery.
• Work closely with the Local Area Energy Planning team and GIS officers in the Infrastructure Coordination Service team to ensure coordination and effective data sharing/use across policies and programmes.
• Engage with and support Energy Unit and other GLA teams to use energy-related datasets in their work.
• Source, select and appoint consultants and contractors to carry out relevant work in accordance with relevant public procurement and GLA procedures, policies and Code of Ethics and Standards and ensure delivery within the allocated budget/to time/quality.
• Manage the activities of programme and project delivery contractors, act as required to achieve delivery within the allocated budgets and contracted time-scales and standards of performance in respect of quality/specification.
• Build new, and maintain existing partnerships, to assist in delivery of initiatives to implement the Mayor's policies and programmes.
• Provide advice and where necessary responses, 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 and energy matters, making recommendations on policy and strategy options.
• Present the results of the work on the Mayor's policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations.
• Utilise a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.

Technical requirements/experience/qualifications:

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

Essential:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, demonstrated through a degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science) or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret large, complex datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Proven ability to innovate and devise new ways of generating insights from data.
• Experience translating business or user needs into data-driven solutions, particularly for non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly, to a range of audiences, through written reports, presentations, and data visualisations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools, such as Excel, Python, R, or GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS or QGIS).

Desirable:

• Experience processing, analysing and gaining insights from energy data.
• Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and how this influences data processing and data sharing.
• Ability to quickly research and learn new data analysis tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of environmental and energy issues, energy systems and decarbonisation technology.

Behavioural Competencies:

Research & 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.

• Expands networks to gain new information sources for research and policy development.
• Identifies and implements methods to ensure intelligence is of a high quality.
• Encourages others to analyse data from different angles, using multiple perspectives to identify connections and new insights.
• Tailors research investment in line with likely impact for Londoners and policy priorities.
• Retains a bigger picture view, ensuring research recommendations are appropriate and practical for the GLA and its stakeholders.

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

• Clarifies ambiguous problems, questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding.
• Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things, looking for good practice.
• Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues.
• Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes.
• Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions.

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.

• Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables.
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones.
• Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work.
• Pays close attention to detail, ensuring teams work is delivered to a high standard.
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met.

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

• Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally.
• Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way.
• Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication.
• Persuades others, using evidence-based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively.

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

• Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals.
• Develops new professional relationships.
• Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement.
• Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action.
• Fosters an environment where others feel respected.

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

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. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the technical requirements and competencies 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. 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 Ruxanda Profir would be happy to speak to you. Please contact her at Ruxanda.Profir[at]london.gov.uk.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment[at]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. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure.

IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment.

If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.

This role is also open to external secondments from other organisations.

More Support:

If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam[at]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.