Senior Project Officer

Greater London Authority (GLA); London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is seeking a Project Manager for its Skills & Employment Unit. This role involves managing contracts with adult education providers to ensure effective delivery and alignment with mayoral priorities. The successful candidate will have technical project management experience and strong stakeholder management skills, contributing to the enhancement of skills and employment opportunities for Londoners.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Technical experience in managing large projects.
• Knowledge of project control techniques.
• IT skills and understanding of skills funding streams.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts with providers of Adult Skills.
• Oversee development and delivery of skills and employment projects.
• Hold budget accountability and manage project performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Planning and organizing

Job description

Communities & Skills Collaborative

Open, inclusive, and fair — we work with partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered, and productive lives. Led by Executive Director Tunde Olayinka, the Communities and Skills team comprises units such as Civil Society & Sport, Communities & Social Policy, Group Public Health, Skills and Employment, and Health, Children, and Young Londoners.

Delivery Team - Skills & Employment Unit

We develop, deliver, and manage adult education programmes to support Londoners in improving skills, securing employment, or progressing in their careers.

Your role

You will manage contracts with providers of Adult Skills, ensuring efficient use of public funds, alignment with mayoral priorities, and support for Londoners' success in the economy.

Principal accountabilities

1. Oversee development, delivery, management, and closure of skills and employment projects using GLA’s methodology and funding requirements.
2. Establish and maintain relationships with providers, ensuring onboarding and performance optimization.
3. Manage project performance, including monitoring, verification, analysis, and reporting on financial, output, and outcome metrics.
4. Develop and maintain project documentation, systems, and processes to support effective delivery.
5. Hold budget accountability, including forecasting, compliance, and financial management.
6. Address operational, contractual, and performance issues, escalating as necessary.
7. Build relationships with stakeholders, including boroughs, FE institutions, and partner organizations.
8. Communicate project successes and represent the GLA externally.
9. Prepare responses to inquiries from officials and stakeholders.
10. Contribute to policy development for adult skills funding.
11. Manage resources ethically, promoting diversity and inclusion.
12. Participate in cross-departmental groups and promote integrated working.

Reporting and contacts

Accountable to: Principal Project Officer – Programme Delivery

Accountable for: Resources allocated

Contacts: Senior managers, boroughs, FE institutions, government bodies, and partners

Person specification

Technical experience in managing large projects, knowledge of project control techniques, IT skills, stakeholder management, and understanding of skills funding streams.

Behavioral competencies

Includes problem solving, planning and organizing, communication, relationship management, and research skills, with detailed indicators provided.

Additional information

Based at London Fire Brigade HQ, with hybrid working arrangements. Application process requires a CV and a personal statement, submitted via the online system. Deadline: 4 June 2025.

We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Flexible working options are available.

Contact: Richard Cumbers at [e-mail].