Greater London Authority (GLA)
This is an opportunity to take on a unique role as Lead Communications and Public Engagement Manager for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly:
You will be responsible for managing the communications support to the Conservative London Assembly Members. This will include developing and implementing communications plans, responding to media enquiries, generating media coverage and content through a variety of methods (including social media), monitoring media activity, supporting Assembly Members with events coordination, and supervising the communications work of other staff.
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience working in similar roles in press and communications.
What your day will look like
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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 date is: Week commencing 15 July 2024.
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. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
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 up to 3 days a week 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.
Job Description
Principal accountabilities
1. To develop innovative and effective external communications plans for projects undertaken by the Conservative London Assembly Members to ensure that they are maximising their impact, holding the Mayor of London to account and representing the views of Londoners.
2. To effectively monitor relevant media activity, and to provide effective and timely advice to relevant Assembly Members, including early warning of potential issues, in relation to media management.
3. Respond to media enquiries effectively, accurately and quickly, ensuring that responses properly reflect the particular Member s views.
4. To generate, using a variety of methods, media coverage and support for Assembly Members in relation to the range of their GLA roles and functions.
5. To support Assembly Members with event coordination, speech and article drafting, website updating, email newsletters updates, visual channels and emerging technologies, taking full advantage of the opportunities offered by digital engagement.
6. To oversee and supervise the communications work of other staff within the Group office.
7. To act and manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards; to realise the benefits of London s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London s communities; to realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, participating in multi-discipline cross departmental and organisational groups and task teams.
Person specification
Technical requirements/experience/qualifications
1. Experience of delivering a broad range of external communications strategies, initiatives and techniques to achieve the desired impact.
2. Experience of writing press releases and articles, using digital media platforms, and dealing with senior stakeholders and journalists.
3. Strong political awareness.
4. Experience and understanding of how organisations increase their influence on the policy issues that matter to them.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the media and experience of using different media to promote strategic policies and priorities.
6. Knowledge and understanding of London and the issues facing a major world city.
7. Evidence of the ability to write concisely and fluently.
8. Experience of measuring and recording the impacts of external communications strategies.
Behavioural competencies
Communicating and Influencing
is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others
see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders
Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication
Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively
Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way
Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally
Building and Managing relationships
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people,
sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
Develops new professional relationships
Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement
Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
Fosters an environment where others feel respected
Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals
Managing and Developing Performance
is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA s objectives and statutory obligations.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
This is an opportunity to take on a unique role as Lead Communications and Public Engagement Manager for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly:
You will be responsible for managing the communications support to the Conservative London Assembly Members. This will include developing and implementing communications plans, responding to media enquiries, generating media coverage and content through a variety of methods (including social media), monitoring media activity, supporting Assembly Members with events coordination, and supervising the communications work of other staff.
Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience working in similar roles in press and communications.
What your day will look like
- Developing innovative and effective external communications plans for projects undertaken by the Conservative London Assembly Members to ensure that they are maximising their impact, holding the Mayor of London to account and representing the views of Londoners.
- Effectively monitoring relevant media activity, and providing timely advice to relevant Assembly Members, including early warning of potential issues, in relation to media management.
- Responding to media enquiries effectively, accurately and quickly, ensuring that responses properly reflect the particular Member s views.
- Generating media coverage and support for Assembly Members in relation to the range of their GLA roles and functions.
- Supporting Assembly Members with event coordination, speech and article drafting, website updating, email newsletters updates, visual channels and emerging technologies, taking full advantage of the opportunities offered by digital engagement.
- Supervising the communications work of other staff within the Group office.
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience of delivering a broad range of external communications strategies, initiatives and techniques to achieve the desired impact.
- Experience of writing press releases and articles, using digital media platforms, and dealing with senior stakeholders and journalists.
- Strong political awareness.
- Experience and understanding of how organisations increase their influence on the policy issues that matter to them.
- Knowledge and understanding of the media and experience of using different media to promote strategic policies and priorities.
- Experience of measuring and recording the impacts of external communications strategies.
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. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert and job description below.
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 date is: Week commencing 15 July 2024.
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. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
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 up to 3 days a week 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.
Job Description
Principal accountabilities
1. To develop innovative and effective external communications plans for projects undertaken by the Conservative London Assembly Members to ensure that they are maximising their impact, holding the Mayor of London to account and representing the views of Londoners.
2. To effectively monitor relevant media activity, and to provide effective and timely advice to relevant Assembly Members, including early warning of potential issues, in relation to media management.
3. Respond to media enquiries effectively, accurately and quickly, ensuring that responses properly reflect the particular Member s views.
4. To generate, using a variety of methods, media coverage and support for Assembly Members in relation to the range of their GLA roles and functions.
5. To support Assembly Members with event coordination, speech and article drafting, website updating, email newsletters updates, visual channels and emerging technologies, taking full advantage of the opportunities offered by digital engagement.
6. To oversee and supervise the communications work of other staff within the Group office.
7. To act and manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards; to realise the benefits of London s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London s communities; to realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, participating in multi-discipline cross departmental and organisational groups and task teams.
Person specification
Technical requirements/experience/qualifications
1. Experience of delivering a broad range of external communications strategies, initiatives and techniques to achieve the desired impact.
2. Experience of writing press releases and articles, using digital media platforms, and dealing with senior stakeholders and journalists.
3. Strong political awareness.
4. Experience and understanding of how organisations increase their influence on the policy issues that matter to them.
5. Knowledge and understanding of the media and experience of using different media to promote strategic policies and priorities.
6. Knowledge and understanding of London and the issues facing a major world city.
7. Evidence of the ability to write concisely and fluently.
8. Experience of measuring and recording the impacts of external communications strategies.
Behavioural competencies
Communicating and Influencing
is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others
see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders
Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication
Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively
Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way
Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally
Building and Managing relationships
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people,
sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance
Develops new professional relationships
Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement
Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
Fosters an environment where others feel respected
Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals
Managing and Developing Performance
is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA s objectives and statutory obligations.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
- Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect . click apply for full job details