Principal Policy & Project Officer

Diversifying Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Policy & Project Officer to help shape London's future. This role involves leading impactful projects, analyzing policies, and advising senior leaders to ensure alignment with key priorities. You will play a vital role in delivering the organization's corporate strategy and influencing decisions that affect the capital. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to navigate London's political landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to creating a better London for all, where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Experience navigating and influencing within a political environment.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects and provide sharp policy analysis.
• Brief the Mayor and senior leaders on key policies and strategies.

Skills

Political Awareness

Strategic Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Professional Qualification

Job description

Position: Principal Policy & Project Officer

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Policy and Projects

Salary: £63,112 per annum

Location: City Hall, London E16 1ZE

Our standard policy is three days in the office, but this role involves additional on-site presence and time spent out and about, depending on business needs.

About Greater London Authority

Working for a Better London for Everyone

At the Greater London Authority (GLA), we shape the future of London. You likely encounter our work daily, whether it's through transportation, housing, or environmental initiatives. Join us at City Hall and be part of a team that works alongside the Mayor and London Assembly to create visionary plans, set the annual budget, manage iconic landmarks, and influence global policy. Contribute to the Mayor’s mission to make London a better place for all.

About the Role

Step into a role where your ideas and expertise help shape London’s future. As part of the GLA, you’ll lead high-impact, cross-cutting projects, provide sharp policy analysis, and play a crucial role in delivering the organisation’s corporate strategy. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll brief the Mayor and senior leaders, ensuring policies not only align with key priorities but also drive meaningful change across the capital. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and influencing decisions at the highest level, this is your chance to help shape a better London for everyone.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have the skills, capability, knowledge and track record in:

1. Awareness of London’s political, policy, and governance landscape, with experience navigating and influencing within a political environment.
2. Ability to quickly grasp new policy areas, adapt to changing priorities, and communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences, including Londoners and key stakeholders.
3. Experience in strategic analysis and project management, with the ability to lead, deliver, monitor, and report on major cross-cutting projects and programmes, including planning, budgeting, and commissioning.
4. Analytical and policy skills, demonstrated through a relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience. Policy expertise in areas such as government fiscal events, housing, environment, transport, or devolution is a plus but not essential.

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please click on the following link to review the candidate pack:

Principal Policy & Project Officer

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 2^nd April 2025 at 23.59

How to apply

If this role is of interest, please submit your CV and answer the questions below. There is no requirement to attach a cover letter if the questions have been answered.

Your answers should be no more than 2 pages in total, answering the following questions:

1. What skills and experience would you bring to this role?
2. Please include an example of a time when you had to quickly understand a new policy area, adapt to shifting priorities, and communicate complex ideas clearly to different audiences.

Our commitment

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 a disability confident employer

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.

Accessibility and adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Jo Durham at [e-mail]