Committee Assistant role at Greater London Authority
London Assembly and secretariat
The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London. There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. The Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.
About The Role
The Committee Services team has a vacancy for a Committee Assistant supporting the work of the London Assembly and its committees. You will work in a team that also provides key clerking support across the GLA Group to the London Assembly, Mayor of London, Transport for London, the London Legacy Development Corporation and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation.
No two days are the same and you can often read about work you’ve contributed to in the media on your way home.
To thrive, you’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to manage and prioritise your time effectively, an eye for detail, and a collaborative approach.
We’re looking for candidates with real enthusiasm who have experience of servicing meetings, the ability to work effectively in a complex, political and high-profile organisation, and a firm grasp of the use and application of IT. Knowledge of the role of scrutiny in a local authority setting would be advantageous.
This job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
What your day will look like
This role provides high quality support to the Committee Services team and the London Assembly meetings. For example:
* Managing day-to-day committee business;
* Liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders;
* Reviewing transcripts of meetings;
* Scheduling meetings;
* Participating in committee project and team meetings;
* Preparing draft correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes; and
* Establishing and maintaining various administrative systems.
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
* Experience of servicing meetings in a high-profile organisation.
* Evidence of ability to implement and manage complex administrative systems.
* A high level of understanding of the use and application of IT applications.
* Knowledge of the role of scrutiny in a local authority setting.
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework
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 outlined above 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 ‘CV and Cover Letters’ 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”).
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.
If you have questions about the role
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at lauren.harvey@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. The interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 6 October 2025 (may be subject to change).
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, 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.
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More Support
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.
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