Principal Project Officer (Part Time)

LeedsGraphicDesigners.co.uk; Little London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An urban development agency is seeking a skilled professional to lead urban regeneration and economic growth initiatives across London. The role involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to policy development. Ideal candidates should have a background in urban design and economic development. Benefits include hybrid working and 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Season ticket loan

Bicycle loan

Career average pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in regeneration, urban design, or economic development.
• Proven ability in research and policy development.
• Strong experience in project and programme management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex urban regeneration projects.
• Contribute to regeneration policy development.
• Engage with stakeholders to influence regeneration strategies.

Skills

Urban design

Economic development

Town planning

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

Project management software

Design software packages

Job description

About The Role

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayors environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join our team, bringing expertise across planning, regeneration, and project delivery. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of Londons spaces and places in one of the worlds most dynamic cities. It sits at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and impact where data-driven policy meets visionary design, and where your ability to influence diverse stakeholders can directly transform the prospects of Londons many and varied communities. With a broad remit spanning regeneration, planning, and economic development, its a chance to lead and collaborate with others on complex, meaningful projects that leave a lasting legacy on Londons evolving landscape.

What your day will look like

This role blends urban strategy development, project planning and delivery, and collaborative leadership, where regeneration projects are shaped not just by data and the development of related area strategies and frameworks, but by the ability to influence, negotiate, and deliver meaningful change across Londons evolving built environment landscape and sectors.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following: regeneration, urban design, economic development, town planning, landscape planning, area frameworks or masterplans, London-specific planning and development issues, and commissioning and managing consultants.
• Proven ability in research and policy development, including data analysis and strategic contribution.
• Strong experience in project and programme management, stakeholder coordination, and outcome evaluation.
• Well-developed IT skills, with proficiency in project management, financial management, and design software packages.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate, advocate, and broker agreement across diverse viewpoints.

Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate strong behavioural competencies, including the ability to build and manage relationships across diverse stakeholders, solve complex problems creatively and collaboratively, conduct high-quality research and analysis, plan and organise work effectively to meet strategic goals, and show awareness of organisational dynamics and political context.

If you are passionate about shaping places and delivering impactful change, wed love to hear from you.

Job Description

Job purpose

To deliver complex projects which promote urban regeneration and economic growth across London, ensuring delivery of the GLAs programmes and activities, working with the GLAs partners to secure physical change and economic growth. Evaluating delivery of projects to develop and inform regeneration policy and good practice.

Principal accountabilities

• Contribute to the development of regeneration projects with developers, the boroughs or other agencies.
• Contribute to the development of regeneration and urban renewal policy.
• Lead and deliver complex projects in line with planned performance and outputs to time, budget commitments and quality specifications by monitoring the activities of delivery partners and their contractors, identifying and reporting on risks and issues as appropriate.
• Provide guidance to Senior Project Officer and Project Support Officers in project management and delivery.
• Ensure that projects are well consulted upon with politicians, partners, stakeholders and local communities and gain a good understanding of the local context where the Regeneration team is delivering projects.
• Contribute to the clienting of consultants to deliver projects, including procurement processes, project management, monitoring and review.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of regeneration and economic development strategies and policies in line with Mayoral priorities and GLA decision making frameworks.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, to represent and promote the GLAs strategy and actions and to influence their work on regeneration and economic development programmes and projects.
• Maintain knowledge of regional, national or international initiatives and best practice in regeneration and economic development to keep the GLAs thinking and work abreast of latest developments.
• Prepare and present reports, briefs and recommendations on key issues and actions to the Managers and Assistant Director to facilitate executive understanding and decision making.
• Contribute to the development of strategies and policies in relation to regeneration and economic development.
• Realise the benefits of Londons diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities, and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of Londons communities.
• Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.

Key contacts

Accountable to: Area Managers (NE, South or NW). Accountable for: Resources allocated to the job. Key Contacts: London Boroughs, City Hall colleagues, delivery partners, consultants, contractors.

Person specification

Technical Requirements/experience/qualifications

• Experience of or knowledge of one or more of the following: regeneration, urban design, economic development, town planning, preparation and/or implementation of area frameworks, masterplans etc., London planning, design, regeneration and development issues, commissioning and managing consultants, experience of research and policy development, experience of project development and management, well developed IT skills and experience of using project management, financial management and design software packages.

Behavioural competencies

• Communicating and Influencing: presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.

Equity and inclusion notes, application and diversity details follow as described in the original content, including information about how to apply, assessment process, inclusion statements and benefits.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following: Up-to-date CV; Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words addressing how you demonstrate the essential criteria; documents saved with the job reference number; preferred formats: Word or PDF.

As part of GLAs commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personally identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. For questions about the role contact the hiring manager or recruitment team as noted in the advert.

Assessment process and Diversity

Assessment process: applications reviewed by a panel; shortlisted candidates invited to an interview/assessment. Diversity and inclusion: London’s diversity is its biggest asset; applications are welcome from all, with specific encouragement for Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are underrepresented. Flexible working arrangements and Disability Confident Employer status are noted.

Benefits

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in offices and remotely. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, season ticket loan, bicycle loan, and a career average pension scheme.

Additional Information

Please note that candidates must confirm the information provided is true. DBS checks may be required. For accessibility support in submitting applications, contact the resourcing team.