Salary: £52,305 plus £8,955.31 on-call allowance
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
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of the Mayor of London’s busy Media Team, working on the issues that matter to Londoners, where no two days are the same.
Providing the expertise that helps shape our communications policy, you will be a strong communicator with a significant track record of success in delivering media and public relations services in a high-profile organisation, a political or highly complex environment.
You’ll need excellent writing and people skills, proven experience dealing with a wide range of different media and advising senior figures in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
You must have the ability to think on your feet, respond quickly to media enquiries from across the globe, generate great digital and traditional media coverage through creative ideas and demonstrate sound knowledge of PR techniques - including use of digital and social media.
This is an active role that will involve accompanying the Mayor to events, as well as being part of a 24-hour, seven day a week on-call rota.
Skills, knowledge and experience
You’ll need excellent writing and people skills, proven experience dealing with a wide range of different media and advising senior figures in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
You must have the ability to think on your feet, respond quickly to media enquiries from across the globe, generate great digital and traditional media coverage through creative ideas and demonstrate sound knowledge of PR techniques - including use of digital and social media.
This is an active role that will involve accompanying the Mayor to events, as well as being part of a 24-hour, seven day a week on-call rota.
Skills, knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience and a proven track record of success in delivering media and public relations services in a busy press office, or as a qualified journalist.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of London and the issues facing a major world city.
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of traditional and digital media and experience of using effective media management techniques.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, including the ability to write concisely and fluently and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of people and groups.
You must also demonstrate skills in the following behavioural competencies:
- Building & Managing relationships
- Decision making
- Planning & organising
- Organisational awareness
- Responding to pressure & change
This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework
If you have questions about the role
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Sam Hart would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at Samantha.hart@london.gov.uk
This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates.
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: To be confirmed
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.
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.
GLA staff are hybrid working 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.
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.
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.
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