London Councils
Starting salary: £24,837
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed term – 23 months
Apprenticeship Length: Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 (typically 18 months)
About London Councils:
London Councils is the collective of London local government, encompassing the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. They collaborate through London Councils to deliver their shared ambitions for London and its residents.
Role Overview:
As an Assistant Policy & Project Officer, you will provide general administrative assistance to project and policy work that supports all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. Your responsibilities will include arranging regular meetings, preparing and planning agendas, taking minutes, and liaising with speakers/presenters. Additionally, you will help organise events, conduct research, and contribute to topic papers and briefing notes.
The role is based near London Bridge, with the possibility of some remote work depending on team requirements and work commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Arrange regular meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and liaise with speakers/presenters.
• Assist in organising events.
• Conduct research and contribute to topic papers and briefing notes.
Requirements:
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to develop positive working relationships
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Commitment to equal opportunities
Vacancies:
We are recruiting for two different teams:-
Rough Sleeping Project (Housing and Planning Team)
This team works with London Boroughs and external partners to find solutions to end rough sleeping and prevent street homelessness. Their work includes strategic planning, commissioning, facilitating multi-agency meetings and responses, lobbying with key partners to improve outcomes for vulnerable people, and more.
LEDNet Coordination (Transport and Environment Team)
This team collaborates with London Boroughs and external partners, such as the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Transport for London (TfL), to support the delivery of environmental priorities within the boroughs. Their work involves conducting research, delivering joint projects, and policy advocacy on a range of topics including climate change and adaptation, sustainable transportation, waste services, surface water flooding, and green spaces.
Applying for this role:
You can get more details and apply by clicking on the apply button.
Closing date for applications: 17th June 2024
* Note may close earlier if enough applications received.
Interview date: Week commencing 24th June 2024
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, London Councils will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
