Diversity in the Public Realm

London Gov; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Mayor's Vision

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world, with more than 300 languages spoken every day. Yet its statues, plaques, and street names don't reflect our city's stories.

The Mayor is committed to ensuring that the capital’s population and history are celebrated and commemorated. After unveiling the statue of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square in 2018 – the first statue of a woman in the Square – the Mayor and his senior team set up the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm.

The Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm was an initiative established by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to review and assess public tributes, including statues and other landmarks.

The Commission’s ambition was to celebrate London’s distinctiveness in a more inclusive manner.

Meet the Mayor's panel members guiding best practices to increase diversity in London's public realm.

Promoting Diversity in the Capital’s Public Realm

London is getting a memorial to victims of transatlantic slavery. See the chosen artwork.

A podcast series explores the art and places that make up the capital, as told by the people who call it home.

The Mayor of London is supporting 70 community-led projects to make a change in our public spaces.

Read case studies from community-led organizations across London, funded by the Mayor of London’s Untold Stories programme.

London Unseen

London Unseen was a season of trails, tours, and events celebrating the many incredible histories of the city, as told by communities, practitioners, artists, and activists.

Curated on behalf of the Mayor of London's Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm, the season supported over 20 community heritage practitioners to provide over 40 events free of charge to the public.

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