Design Lead (Principal Design Officer) x 2

Design Lead (Principal Design Officer) x 2 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 teamThe positions are in the newly formed Design Unit. The Design Unit brings together exciting elements from the London Plan and Growth Strategies Team and the Good Growth by Design Programme to build on a long culture of design excellence within the GLA.The team promotes equality and inclusion in the built environment, and advocates for quality design in the sector.The Design Unit is part of the Mayor’s Planning and Regeneration team which seeks to ensure growth in London is more equitable, maximising cultural, economic, social and environmental benefits for Londoners.Working in partnership across the GLA group, London Boroughs and local organisations, we deliver exemplary programmes, projects, policies and knowledge-sharing to help ensure London can adapt to wide ranging challenges including the climate emergency, equalities, representation and citizen engagement.About the roleThe role will support the Head of Design Unit in the overall delivery of Good Growth principles. The purpose of the job is to:Provide day-to-day management of team reports and deputise where necessary for the Head of Design Unit. To manage the Urban Design function, ensuring a high standard of design advice and support is provided across the GLA Group and beyond, including to the Development Management unit within Planning & Regeneration.Provide expert advice on and support the development of research, strategies, programmes and policies to promote world class architecture, sustainable and inclusive design in London’s buildings, public spaces and urban fabric in line with Mayoral priorities and through a variety of methods including design review, the operation of the A+ U Framework, deployment of Mayoral Design Advocates and the wider Good Growth by Design programme.Advocate on behalf of the Mayor the importance of high quality, inclusive design and development, evaluating delivery of projects to develop and inform policy and good practice.What your day will look likeAs part of the work of the Design Unit: Lead on promoting high quality design in accordance with the Mayor’s Good Growth agenda by supporting Development Management officers with urban design advice on pre-application negotiations and reviews of referable planning applications.Contribute to and support the development and implementation of the Spatial Development Strategy, related supplementary planning guidance, other Mayor’s strategies, policies masterplans and planning frameworks in line with Mayoral priorities and GLA decision making frameworks, working closely with other teams including the Spatial Development Team, London Plan & Spatial Strategies Team and Development Management Team.Lead on and provide advice/ensure best practice working collaboratively with other teams to promote world class architecture, sustainable and inclusive design in London’s buildings, public spaces and urban fabric in line with Mayoral priorities and through a variety of methods including design review and the Good Growth by Design programme. Maintain knowledge of regional, national or international initiatives and best practice in planning and regeneration to keep the GLA’s thinking and work abreast of latest developments.Ensure effective engagement and relationships with politicians, partners, stakeholders, landowners, statutory bodies, and local communities, including through public consultation, and gain a good understanding of the local context.Contribute to the clienting of consultants to deliver projects and research, including procurement processes, project management, monitoring and review.Enable effective design review arrangements across London, and manage design (project) review on behalf of the GLA group.Advise on excellence in procurement of design services on behalf of the Mayor and public sector more generallyLead on the representation of the Mayor’s planning and development policies, concerns and objectives to examinations in public (including those into Local Development Documents), commissions and public inquiries.Manage and prepare briefings and reports for the Mayor, Assembly and other organisations on planning and land-use policy issues to facilitate executive understanding and decision making.; and /orManage staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.Skills, knowledge and experienceTo be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:Knowledge of the built environment sector with experience of promoting inclusive, high quality and sustainable growth in London.Detailed knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of national, regional and London strategic spatial planning issues, legal processes and policy trends; sound knowledge of local planning issues and processes; a sound knowledge of strategic spatial policy issues, planning frameworks and development management; and commissioning and managing built environment sector consultantsExperience of research and policy developmentExperience of project development, management and project review.Possession of a degree in town planning, architecture, urban design or a related discipline, or post-graduate qualification with eligibility for membership of the Royal Tow Planning Institute and good post qualification experience in planning or a related team or departmentGood track record of giving high level professional advice on complex and/or sensitive issues at a senior level and ability to communicate effectively through clear and persuasive oral, written and personal presentations to a range of different audiences.How to applyIf you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria and competencies as outlined in the advert.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 to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.Please ensure your CV and Personal statement document are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345)Please note, if you do not provide both a CV and a Personal statement, you will not be considered for the role so please ensure the above has been submitted before the deadline.If you wish to speak to someone about the role, Sarah Considine #####
the hiring manager who would be happy to speak to you about the role.Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.If shortlisted you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment with the date to be confirmed.Equality, diversity and inclusionLondon'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 beconsidered 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. 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. 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
communications
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 team’s actions for the
GLA
Encourages self and others to think about organisation’s 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 team’s
work
Managing and developing
performance
… is setting high standards for oneself and others, guiding, motivating and developing them, to achieve high performance and meet the GLA’s objectives and statutory obligations.
Level 3 indicators of effective
performance
Motivates and inspires others to perform to their best, recognising and valuing their work and encouraging them to learn and reflect
Sets clear direction and expectations and enables others to interpret competing
priorities
Agrees and monitors challenging, achievable performance objectives in line with GLA
priorities
Manages performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on team morale and
performance
Promotes a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to
inclusion
Research and
analysis ..is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.Level 3 indicators of
effectiveness
Expands networks to gain new information sources for research and policy
development
Identifies and implements methods to ensure intelligence is of a high
quality
Encourages others to analyse data from different angles, using multiple perspectives to identify connections and new insights
Tailors research investment in line with likely impact for Londoners and policy
priorities
Retains a bigger picture view, ensuring research recommendations are appropriate and practical for the GLA and its stakeholders The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.Need a document on this page in an accessible format?If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader)and needa version of a PDF or other document on this page in a more accessible format, please get in touch via ouronline form and tell us which format you need.It will also help usif you tell us which assistive technology you use. We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 working days.
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