Fixed Term Contract for 2 Years

Job Reference: LC767

We are looking for a highly motivated person with enthusiasm, innovative ideas and the ability to work flexibly in a dynamic, quickly changing policy environment.

You will work closely with the Senior Lead for Electric Vehicles and Car Clubs to coordinate and support policy and activity in these areas. Your responsibilities will include working with London boroughs, TfL, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and others to facilitate the sharing of relevant information and best practice, analysing data to inform policy development and strategic planning, supporting borough delivery of programmes including the Go Ultra Low Cities Scheme and lobbying for, identifying and applying for funding to continue the delivery of electric vehicle infrastructure. This is an exciting time to work in these areas, responding directly to environmental, population growth and congestion challenges. It will present opportunities for you to shape London-wide approaches and leave your mark on the London transport and environment landscape.

This role will require you to build effective relationships across sectors and communicate, negotiate with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also represent London Councils in a variety of internal and external forums. It will be important for you to have experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, creative problem solving and managing a varied workload in a pressurised environment.

London Councils represents the 32 boroughs and the City of London. We aim to get the best deal for Londoners and to ensure that London’s councils have the resources, freedoms and powers to do the best possible job for their residents and local businesses. We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24-hour Answer phone) quoting reference number LC767 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired available on 020 7332 3732.

As a Disability Confident Employer, London Councils will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post.