Executive Director, Strategy and Communications
Greater London Authority
Salary £163,000
The GLA plays a role in many areas of London life. The Mayor is responsible for a significant budget of over £21billion, impacting on the lives of Londoners every day.
The Executive Directors are an integral part of the GLA’s leadership team, responsible for setting the strategic direction for each directorate and ensuring delivery and performance in line with the Mayor’s priorities. They lead a significant and complex group of services and create an empowering and engaging environment in which the workforce can thrive.
THE ROLE
The Executive Director, Strategy and Communications leads on critical areas of work including City Intelligence, External Relations, Strategic Partnerships, London Resilience and the Fire Team. As well as leading the policy and strategy functions for the GLA, you will work closely with a wide range of partners including the London boroughs and government, and lead on resilience and fire which are high profile and important agendas for London’s communities.
This is a role at the heart of London government and requires an exceptional leader to inspire a diverse and high performing directorate.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Penny Ransley (07549 233685 / penny.ransley@starfishsearch.com) or Jo Boardman (07834 030501 / jo.boardman@starfishsearch.com)
ROLE PROFILETimeline
Closing Date: 23rd December 2024
Longlist Meeting: w/c 6th January 2025
Preliminary Interviews: w/c 13th January 2025
Shortlist Meeting: w/c 20th January 2025
Officer Interviews & Final Panel: w/c 27th January 2025
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.
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