Senior Policy Officer - 24 Hour London

Organisation: Greater London Authority Job title: Senior Policy Officer – 24

• Hour
• London Reference: 5646
• Salary: £58,217 per annum
• Grade: 9 Contract type: Permanent Contract details: Full time Team: Culture, Creative Industries, 24 Hour London and Licensing Directorate: Good Growth Interview date:

To be confirmed Location: Union Street Application closing date:

• Tuesday 6
• October 2026 at 23:59 Good Growth Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s culture, 24 hour city, licensing, 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 team

The 24 Hour London and Licensing Team leads on the The Mayor’s ambition for London to be a leading 24-hour global city. That is because a quarter of London’s economic output (£139bn) happens at night, supporting 1.3 million jobs. The night time economy includes industries like media and transport, health and hospitality.

It also includes our £21bn nightlife scene which attracts people and businesses from around the world and makes them want to stay in London.

About

the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit. The aim of this role is to deliver key 24 Hour London projects, bringing in expert knowledge on nightlife and insights on the night time economy.

It includes devising and delivering programmes that support the recommendations of the London Nightlife Taskforce and support for the hospitality sector. It requires partnership working with the nightlife sector, boroughs, police, developers, place-makers, GLA teams, business and community groups, TfL and others.

You’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced team that also includes the Mayor’s new Strategic Licensing function.

This is a unique opportunity to: Work with the new independent London Nightlife Taskforce Deliver a new Nightlife Fund to support growth, diversity and innovation of London’s nightlife scenes Deliver the Mayor’s flagship Summer Streets programme to support the hospitality sector through outdoor dining, later opening and events Support the development of London as a 24 hour city Work with senior stakeholders across government, industry, and the city Make a visible impact on how London works, plays, and grows The post-holder will have experience of working with nightlife, hospitality and other key 24 hour London stakeholders.

They will ideally be familiar with working in, or with government.

What your day will look like leading meetings in your project area and attending team and unit meetings Managing a busy inbox and Teams chats Writing papers to secure approval for project plans, reports and other activity, from the Mayor’s Office or GLA Directors Developing detailed programme delivery plans, evaluations and reports Responding to questions from the public, the London Assembly, the Mayor’s Office or other stakeholders Having regular contact with nightlife and hospitality stakeholders, keeping abreast of industry issues, and briefing colleagues as required.

Skills, knowledge and experience To be considered for the role you must meet the following

essential criteria:

Experience and knowledge of nightlife, night time economy and 24 hour economy policy and stakeholders Leading the development and delivery of strategic initiatives and projects Developing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with key partners to support Mayoral objective Support the delivery of communications and marketing campaign Managing grant funding programmes and follow public sector governance

requirements

Procuring and managing consultants Behavioural Competencies 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 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 Organisational awareness … is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance : Uses understanding of differences between the GLA and its partners to improve working relationships Helps others understand the GLA and the compel environment in which it operates Translates changing political agendas into tangible actions Considers the diverse needs of Londoners in formulating GLA objectives Helps others understand how the media and external perceptions of the GLA influence work The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here : GLA Competency Framework This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).

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 GLA’s 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.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you have questions

about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Paul Broadhurst would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at paul.broadhurst@london.gov.uk If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

Is this role eligible for sponsorship This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further.

Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

The interview/assessment date is:

To be confirmed 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. 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. More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk . Apply now » <aside