Associate Director

Overview

London Councils is seeking an exceptional individual to join our team as an Associate Director, working predominantly on local government finance and devolution.

This role focuses on ensuring London boroughs are appropriately resourced by lobbying for a fair share of funding, reforming the local government finance system and seeking new and innovative ways to fund local services including through fiscal devolution.

You will lead high-profile projects, engage with senior stakeholders across government and the public sector, develop innovative, evidence-based policy solutions and persuasive arguments to influence decision makers in government, Whitehall and City Hall.

You will work with senior officers and members in London local government, including the Chair and Vice Chairs of London Councils, so it is important that you are politically aware with the ability to exercise judgement, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with politicians and officers at all levels.

• Role responsibilities
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies aligned with London local government funding, devolution and wider policy priorities.
• Represent London boroughs in strategic discussions with government, the GLA, and other key partners.
• Lead and mentor policy and project staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Drive forward reform agendas in local government finance and devolution, ensuring London's voice is heard in national debates.
• The ideal candidate
• Has a thorough knowledge of local government finance, structures and governance.
• Has a strong track record of leading complex policy initiatives in a political environment.
• Is able to undertake and commission complex data and financial analysis.
• Can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Is a strategic thinker with excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is committed to continuous improvement.

About the company

London Councils is the collective of London local government, the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation.

They come together through London Councils to work in collaboration to deliver their shared ambitions for London and Londoners.

Through lobbying, collaboration and partnership, we ensure the voice of the London boroughs are united, and heard at a local, regional and national level.

We also run services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge (HEB) and London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).

Recruitment approach and application details

The application process involves answering a small number of application questions aligned to the essential criteria for the role.

All applications will be processed using a blind sifting method to ensure fair and unbiased shortlisting.

Uploading a personal CV is optional and only helps auto-populate sections; it does not replace completing them.

If sections are left blank, key information may not appear in the anonymised pack.

Your full details and original CV are not shared with the panel until after the shortlist is agreed and you are invited to interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates during the recruitment process.

Deadline: 11:59pm on 13 July 2026; Interviews are anticipated to take place during the week commencing 20 July 2026.

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