Strategy and Communications
Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross‑organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.
About the role
This role will be accountable for the core business functions of the EURO 2028 team sitting within the Major Sports Events team.
They will develop, manage and oversee the master project plan for the EURO 2028 team delivery of the project in the city, as well as managing the team’s budget, HR, procurement, corporate reporting and risk management process.
EURO 2028 sits within the GLA Major Sport Events Team.
What your day will look like
Develops, manages and oversees the master project plan for EURO 2028 in London, including development of critical paths, project milestones, risks, issues and finance logs.
Works alongside the Project lead to ensure the successful delivery of all aspects of the GLA’s obligations under the UEFA host city agreement.
Manages the procurement process across the project acting as the main point of contact for all procurements, working closely with the TfL procurement team.
Provides day‑to‑day management of the project budget, including corporate monitoring, profiling, quarterly forecasting and year‑end processes.
Works closely with the Project Support Officer on timely and efficient finance processes, such as raising purchase orders and invoicing, utilising the GLA’s finance system, SAP Ariba.
Manages the day‑to‑day business processes, such as Write‑On correspondence, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Mayor’s questions and Mayor’s report submissions.
Leads on all issues relating to project resourcing and HR across the EURO 2028 team including management of recruitment campaigns from post approval to interview.
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria:
- Experience of project and risk management on high‑profile projects operating with a multi‑million‑pound budget.
- Skills in understanding, interpreting, analysing and reporting on detailed project information.
- Comprehensive understanding and experience in budget management, and in using finance systems.
- Experience of programme management for a time‑sensitive high‑profile project to include critical paths, project milestones, risks, issues and finance logs.
- A firm grasp of procurement processes and managing the programme and budget oversight of contractors.
- Experience of undertaking high‑quality work, operating to tight deadlines.
Building & Managing Relationships
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
- Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives.
- Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities.
- Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict.
- Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect.
- Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership.
Communicating and Influencing
… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
- Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication.
- Influences others and gains buy‑in using compelling, well‑thought‑through arguments.
- Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities.
- Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement.
- Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation.
Planning & 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 details, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard.
- Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met.
Location
This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street, SE1 0LL).
Benefits
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.
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.
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
GLA is a Level 2 Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. If you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.
