An opportunity has arisen to work as a Policy and Research Advisor within the Mayor’s Office at the GLA.

Key responsibilities: 

• Conduct research as directed by the Mayoral Head of Policy and other senior advisors to the Mayor.
• Use research skills and a knowledge of GLA and functional body policies and messages to advise on the suitability and consistency of content to be included in policy documents and communications materials.
• Produce briefings for the Mayor, the Mayor’s Office and external stakeholders on a wide variety of topics relating to the Mayor, the Greater London Authority and functional bodies.
• Draft briefings as well as articles, statements and other written material as required.

Skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Proven ability to provide research and strategic policy analysis, within a political or complex business environment, on a wide range of topics, assimilate information and prepare briefings.
• Ability to write high-quality work at short notice.
• A thorough understanding of London government, the political landscape in London and the issues facing a major world city.
• Successful track record of researching and drafting a diverse range of briefings and written material within a complex political environment.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role supporting a politician or senior manager in a busy and complex environment, dealing with confidential / sensitive issues and documents.