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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 Team
The GLA is looking to recruit a Senior Committee Officer to provide support to key London Assembly meetings – principally Police and Crime Committee meetings – as well as other meetings. You will play a key role in local democracy, dealing with senior politicians and GLA stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same. You will often read about work you’ve led on in the media on your way home.
About The Role
The role requires management of high volume and high complexity meetings at the London Assembly, so requires a candidate who can work at pace and be able to directly advise elected members, senior officers and stakeholders with confidence and autonomy.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Your typical day will include:
* Liaising with the Assembly Members, the Met Police and the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime to manage meetings of the Assembly Police and Crime Committee and answer queries
* Advising on governance and procedural queries
* Updating governance documents
* Providing support to formal Assembly meetings
Skills, Knowledge And Experience
* To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
* Proven track record of success in managing formal committee meetings involving the decision‑making processes in a high‑profile and/or political organisation.
* Evidence of ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
* Awareness of current affairs.
This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework
How To Apply
To apply you will need to submit the following:
1. Up to date CV (maximum 1.5 MB each, word or PDF format preferred – no photographs or images)
2. Personal statement (maximum 1500 words, addressing the essential criteria) – upload to the “CV and Cover Letters” section and include the job reference number in the file name (e.g., “CV – applicant name – 012345.pdf”).
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will remove personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Paul Goodchild (Committee Services Manager) would be happy to speak to you. Please contact him at paul.goodchild@london.gov.uk.
For questions about the recruitment process, contact glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk.
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.
Benefits
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. 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
All candidates must confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Find out which DBS check is right for your employee – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.
We would welcome applicants who use AI to submit an application – you are not disqualified by providing an AI‑generated personal statement or CV (however a fake or AI‑generated CV or personal statement is disqualified).
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