Senior Researcher

Interview date: W/C 11 May 2026 or W/C 18 May 2026

London Assembly and Secretariat The London Assembly scrutinises theMayor'sactivities by questioning theMayorabout their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London.

There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. The Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media,publicityand events.

About the team We are a team of 12 officers who support the seven Conservative London Assembly Members in scrutinising the work of the Greater London Authority and Mayor of London.

About the role This is a chance to take ona uniqueroleas a Senior Researcher for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly,specialisinginresearch and examination of police and crime policy, as well as other policies relating to the function of the GLA.

You will provide research, policy briefings,adviceand support to Assembly

Members, draft reports on issues of importance to Londoners, and will playan important rolesupporting Members in holding theMayorto account.

You willbe responsible formanaging the Assembly Members' work on the Police and Crime Committee, as well as other committees.

Excellent organisational, research, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

This role will specialise in police and crime policy,as well as other policies relating to the function of the GLA; experience in thesepolicy areasis desirable.

What your day will look like Providinghigh quality research, policy, communications, advice, and support to the Assembly Membersworking on police and crime policy(as well as other policy relating to the functions of the GLA),co-ordinating with a wide range of internal and external people and organisations and producing policy or constituency issue reports to publication standard.

Actingas the key point of contact for GLA officers in respect of London Assembly scrutiny activity related to the Group Members' roles and interests, ensuring an effective and efficient two-way transmission of views and suggestions, in order to maximise the Members' positions and impact in the work of the Assembly; and to contribute effectively and proactively to the Members' functions in respect of Mayor's Question Time, Functional Body Question Time and other Assembly meetings.

Developing and implementingcomprehensive, proactive, and effective communications strategies for assigned Assembly Members, working in close coordination with theHead of Office, Research and Policy Manager, Lead Communications and Public Engagement Manager,andotherrelevantofficersat all times; and to effectively monitor relevant media activity, and to provide effective and timely advice to relevant Assembly Members, including early warning of potential issues, items of local media interest and support in relation to online and social media.

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

Demonstrable research skills, to enable quick and effective grasp of information from a range of sources on a wide range of policy topics, and proven experience of policy briefing in a political/ public sector organisation.

Experience of working directly with influential, high-profile people in a pressured environment and in dealing with confidential/sensitive issues and documents; the ability to work in a politically complex organisation and apply political awareness.

Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills, including experience of writing a range ofdifferent stylesfor different audiences, often withinvery shorttimescales; experience of producing information for media work and/or briefings for media interviews or policy work.

This role specialises in police and crime, as well as other policies relating to the functions of the GLA; experience in these policy areas is desirable.

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.

Communicating and Influencing

is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.

Building and Managing relationships

is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Organisational Awareness

is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics,cultureand politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly

Planning and Organising

is thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard

Problem Solving

is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative,workableandtimelysolutions

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 City Hall, Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE).

How to apply If you would like to apply for the role you will need tosubmitthe following:

Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how youdemonstratethe 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' ofthe 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 totalktosomeoneabout the role, the hiring managerLewis Prestonwould be happy to speak to you.Please contact them

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 havesubmittedan application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

Ifshortlisted,you'llbe invited to an interview/assessment.

The interview/assessment dateis:Weekcommencing11 May 2026 or weekcommencing18 May 2026.

London's diversity is its biggestasset,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,faithor 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 yourequireany adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information ifrequired.

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 alsooffer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycleloanand 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)checkbut some roles may requireadditionalsecurity screening.

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.
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