Overview

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We’re expanding our Green Infrastructure team to deliver an ambitious programme to make London greener, healthier and more climate-resilient. The role focuses on policy development, evidence building and delivering green infrastructure projects and programmes.

About The Team

The Green Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation teams work to deliver the Mayor’s mandate to create greener spaces and improve resilience to climate change. The teams deliver across seven main projects/workstreams to enable Londoners to enjoy green spaces and for London to be resilient to extreme weather.

We are looking for three Senior Policy and Programme Officers with expertise in different aspects of green infrastructure to help achieve this ambition.

About The Role

Reporting to a Principal Policy and Programme Officer, you will lead a portfolio of work to develop policy and evidence and to deliver green infrastructure projects. The role covers parks, urban greening, trees, biodiversity, rewilding and cross-cutting issues such as data, strategy, planning, green finance and more.

Responsibilities

• Carry out project management tasks and governance processes to track spend and timelines, report progress, raise and mitigate risks and issues, and facilitate programme decisions.
• Translate Mayoral priorities into delivery through policy development, policy influence and direct delivery.
• Advise on feasibility, deliverability and key outcomes of projects delivered by partners and grantees.
• Identify opportunities to improve funding and finance for the sector, including commissioning and leading research and building relationships (per role).
• Embed equality, diversity and inclusion into programme design, communications and engagement; support implementation of the programme.
• Provide internal and external communications about projects through briefings, presentations and other channels.
• Contribute to and maintain repositories for key lines, briefings, project databases and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage relationships and contracts with stakeholders, suppliers and internal teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria include a track record of managing a relevant programme or project, strong project management skills, and a good understanding of green infrastructure issues in London. At least one of the following areas of expertise is essential:

• Ecology, biodiversity and/or conservation land management in urban areas
• Funding and green finance investment mechanisms for green infrastructure (urban contexts)
• Green space, urban greening and/or landscape design and management
• Complex programme management in an environmental context

Other requirements include the ability to work in a matrix environment, strong collaboration and communication skills, and a willingness to work in a political environment if applicable.

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and Organising (Level 2): manage time, priorities and risk with structured approaches to deliver on time.
• Stakeholder Focus (Level 3): work effectively with diverse stakeholders and across boundaries; lead collaborative teams.
• Communicating and Influencing (Level 2): clear written and verbal communications for multiple audiences; present complex issues effectively.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Carrying out project management tasks and governance processes to track project spend and timelines, report progress, raise and mitigate risk and issues, and facilitate programme decisions.
• Translating Mayoral priorities into delivery through policy development and delivery.
• Advising on feasibility and outcomes of projects delivered by partners and grantees.
• Identifying opportunities for funding and finance and developing relationships with funders and researchers.
• Embedding EDI into programme design, communications and engagement.
• Providing internal and external communications about projects and programmes.
• Maintaining repositories for key documents, briefings and engagement records.
• Managing relationships and contracts to ensure high-quality delivery.

Further Information

This role is based in London and may involve flexible working arrangements. The recruitment process includes an initial application, shortlisting and interviews. The interview/assessment date is Week commencing 20 October 2025.

Benefits

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion statements and information about accessibility and adjustments are provided in the original posting. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome, including those seeking part-time work or flexible arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, submit:

• Up-to-date CV
• Personal statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria

CV and Personal Statement should be saved with the job reference in the filename. If you require adjustments during the process, contact the recruitment team.

If you have questions about the role, you may contact the hiring managers listed in the original posting. For recruitment process questions, contact the designated recruitment邮箱.