Senior Project and Programme Officer-Go! London
Senior Project and Programme Officer-Go! London
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Job Description
Working for City Hall makes a difference to the lives of Londoners. Our staff are at the centre of long-term planning and development for our great city.
Key information
Organisation: Greater London Authority
Job title: Senior Project and Programme Officer-Go! London
Salary: 58217 Per annum Grade: 9
Contract type: Fixed term Reference: 1177
Team: Strategy and Partnerships Directorate: Civil Society and Sports
Contract details: Fixed term until the end of March 2028
Interview date:Week commencing the 7th July 2025
Location: Union Street
Application closing date:Sunday 15th June 2025 at 23:59
Communities & Skills
Collaborative open inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society & Sport Communities & Social Policy Group Public Health Unit Skills and Employment and Health Children and Young Londoners.
About the role
The Mayor and Go! London Partners are committed to ensure that all Children and Young People have the opportunities they need to fulfil their potential and that sports and physical activity play a big part on opening those opportunities.
This role will support the programme manager in the management of a 22m sport and physical activity partnership which operates as the biggest community sport fund available in London created by the Mayor of London London Marathon Foundation and Sport England in partnership with London Sport and London Marathon Events.
You will engage with a variety of stakeholders and as such successful candidates will require good interpersonal skills and a strategic approach to challenges.
What your day will look like
- Provision of secretariat to allocated working groups
- Leading on the development and implementation of projects
- Engagement with grass root organisations
- Supporting the wider team in the delivery of the Go! London communication strategy
Skills knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
- Understanding of philanthropy collaborative funding the voluntary and community sector civil society and community sport is desirable although applicants with transferable skills and experience will be considered.
- Substantial experience of co-ordinating work across a number of stakeholders working in a partnership environment including public sector agencies voluntary and community groups and the private sector.
- Experience of project and programme management and reporting of options appraisal and managing budgets ideally with experience of managing multiple-project programmes and ensuring they deliver results on target and within budget with first-hand experience of complex negotiation and monitoring issues and risks.
- Good understanding and practical experience of establishing effective monitoring and evaluation processes/systems.
- Knowledge of the structure of London government in particular the respective roles of local authorities the Mayor and GLA Group Funders the voluntary and community sector and the community sports sector.
- Critical thinking analytical and written skills experience of analysing data from multiple sources and demonstrable ability to utilise these to assess interpret and present ideas data and information.
Behaviour Competencies
Building and Managing Relationships
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
- Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives
- Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities
- Proactively manages partner relationships preventing or resolving any conflict
- Adapts style to work effectively with partners building consensus trust and respect
- Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership
Communicating and Influencing
is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
- Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication
- Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling well thought through arguments
- Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities
- Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement
- Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation
Strategic Thinking
is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
- Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners
- Consistently takes account of the wider implications of teams actions for the GLA
- Encourages self and others to think about organisations long term potential
- Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence
- Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform teams work
Planning and Organising
..is thinking ahead managing time priorities and risk and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time to a high standard.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
- Monitors allocation of resources anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery
- Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits
- Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders
- Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard
- Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables
Problem Solving
is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of view points and finding creative workable and timely solutions.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
- Clarifies ambiguous problems questioning assumptions to reach a fuller understanding
- Actively challenges the status quo to find new ways of doing things looking for good practice
- Seeks and incorporates diverse perspectives to help produce workable strategies to address complex issues
- Initiates consultation on opportunities to improve work processes
- Supports the organisation to implement innovative suggestions
Responding to Pressure and Change
is being flexible and adapting positively to sustain performance when the situation changes workload increases tensions rise or priorities shift
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
- Clarifies direction and adapts to changing priorities and uncertain times
- Minimises the pressure of change for the directorate lessening the impact for the team
- Uses change as an opportunity to improve ways of working encouraging others buy-in
- Keeps staff motivated and engaged during times of change promoting the benefits
- Takes ownership for communicating change initiatives clearly ensuring smooth implementation
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 GLAs 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 Iva Figueiredo would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at
If you have any questions about the recruitment process contact the who support the GLA with recruitment.
Assessment process
Once you have submitted an application your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted youll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: week commencing 7th July exact dates tbc
Equality diversity and inclusion
Londons diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects Londons 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.
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position as an internal secondment opportunity you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying
On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;
successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and
at least 18 months service with the GLA
If you do meet the criteria listed above you will need to complete theApproval for secondment applicationform and gain line manager approval before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the form must be received by the closing date of the to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information please seeSecondment Policy and Procedure.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy you DO NOT NEED to complete theApproval for secondment applicationform as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity you will need to be released from your existing role so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
More Support
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult please contact
Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the Additional Documents section of the form ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.
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.
Londons diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects Londons 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 a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
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.
In addition to a good salary package we 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
