Research and Monitoring Officer (Viability)

• Reference: 047283
• Salary: £39,818 - £47,245 per annum
• Grade: 6
• Contract type: Permanent

Good Growth

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s 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.

About the team

The GLA is recruiting for a Research and Monitoring Officer within the Mayor’s expert Viability Team.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Join a higher performing, dedicated and supportive team in GLA Planning and Regeneration working at the interplay between strategic policy and developments across London.
• Develop expertise and experience of research and monitoring work and contributing to advice given to planning colleagues on affordable housing, developer contributions and viability.
• Work at the frontline of affordable housing delivery within the planning and development system to contribute to the Mayor’s strategic aims and to help address London’s housing crisis.

About the role

You will work alongside other members of the Planning and Viability Teams to advise the Mayor of London on strategic planning applications and related policy and guidance.

You will work with teams across the GLA and the wider sector to monitor the implementation of the Mayor’s policies and help to promote best practice across the public, private and community sectors.

You will develop your skills, knowledge and experience to assist in the assessment of viability and support the delivery of affordable housing and sustainable development across London.

This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues, legal processes, policy trends, and broad knowledge and understanding of local planning issues and processes and a knowledge of urban design and place making.
• Evidence of an ability to investigate, analyse and present policy and urban design solutions for planning issues.
• Excellent communication skills and evidence of ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings, including an ability to illustrate ideas through mapping and graphics presentations.
• Substantial progress towards either a degree in planning or equivalent or post graduate qualification with eligibility for Royal Town Planning Institute membership or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.  Knowledge and broad understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning, policy and development issues and trends. (Grade 7 only).
• Broad understanding and experience in either: strategy or policy production, local plan-making and supplementary planning documents, projects and development frameworks or development management and strategic planning application assessments or affordable housing and development viability research and monitoring. (Grade 7 only).
• General understanding and experience of infrastructure planning, delivery and funding mechanisms, including S.106 agreements and community infrastructure levy (CIL). (Grade 7 only).

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. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria and competencies outlined in the advert.

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345).

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Jack Leafe would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at jack.leafe@london.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

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.

Benefits

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, an 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.

Further details and the Job Description/Person Specification can be found via the link below.

Application closing date: Sunday, 08 December 2024 - 23:59.

Interview date: Mid-December (before Christmas).