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Research and Policy Manager

3 months ago

Canning Town South, United Kingdom Greater London Authority (GLA) Full time
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, publicity and events.
About the role
This is a chance to take on a unique role as Research and Policy Manager for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly. The role specialises in managing the provision of research and policy support to the Members of the Group, including managing the related staffing team. Working closely with the Head of Office, this position plays an important role in supporting Assembly Members with Assembly business and holding the Mayor of London to account.You will ensure the provision of research, policy briefings, reports, advice and support to Assembly Members, as well as develop and implement comprehensive, proactive, and effective outreach and communications plans.Excellent organisational, research, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, and a background in any related policy areas and management would be an advantage.
What your day will look like
* Working with the Head of Office, to have day-to-day management and leadership responsibility for the Senior Researchers within the team and their work.
* To have lead responsibility for the delivery, publication and related activity of the elected Members’ reports, to reflect Members’ priorities in relation to the major policy areas under the remit of the GLA.
* To develop and implement comprehensive, proactive, and effective outreach and communications plans for assigned Assembly Members, working in close coordination with the communications, research and support officer colleagues at all times.
* To ensure the elected Members receive an excellent research service and policy support, and to liaise with relevant external bodies in the public, private sector and/or voluntary sectors, in order to facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas and information to support the proposals and work of the elected Assembly Members.
* To act as a point of escalation 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, Plenary meeting, committees and other Assembly meetings.
* To assist the Head of Office in the leadership and work of the wider team as required, providing effective problem-solving capability and delivery capacity for the team.
Skills, knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
* Significant experience of successful working in a similar role within political or comparable high profile environment, including resolving complex issues effectively and efficiently, and liaising with relevant external bodies in the public, private sector and/or voluntary sectors, in order to facilitate an exchange of ideas and information.
* Evidence of an ability to lead and motivate a team of staff to ensure that policies, programmes and strategies are implemented.
* Ability to produce authoritative clear and concise oral and written reports and research on complex issues for a range of audiences and present in a way that can be used by Assembly Members to their best advantage.
* Proven experience of policy briefing in a political/ public sector organisation. Evidence of effective research skills and an ability to enable quick and effective grasp of information from a range of sources on a wide range of policy topics.
* A thorough understanding of current policy issues affecting London, together with knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework in which the GLA works.
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, publicity and events.
About the role
This is a chance to take on a unique role as Research and Policy Manager for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly. The role specialises in managing the provision of research and policy support to the Members of the Group, including managing the related staffing team. Working closely with the Head of Office, this position plays an important role in supporting Assembly Members with Assembly business and holding the Mayor of London to account.You will ensure the provision of research, policy briefings, reports, advice and support to Assembly Members, as well as develop and implement comprehensive, proactive, and effective outreach and communications plans.Excellent organisational, research, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, and a background in any related policy areas and management would be an advantage.
What your day will look like
* Working with the Head of Office, to have day-to-day management and leadership responsibility for the Senior Researchers within the team and their work.
* To have lead responsibility for the delivery, publication and related activity of the elected Members’ reports, to reflect Members’ priorities in relation to the major policy areas under the remit of the GLA.
* To develop and implement comprehensive, proactive, and effective outreach and communications plans for assigned Assembly Members, working in close coordination with the communications, research and support officer colleagues at all times.
* To ensure the elected Members receive an excellent research service and policy support, and to liaise with relevant external bodies in the public, private sector and/or voluntary sectors, in order to facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas and information to support the proposals and work of the elected Assembly Members.
* To act as a point of escalation 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, Plenary meeting, committees and other Assembly meetings.
* To assist the Head of Office in the leadership and work of the wider team as required, providing effective problem-solving capability and delivery capacity for the team.
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Skills, knowledge and experience
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
* Significant experience of successful working in a similar role within political or comparable high profile environment, including resolving complex issues effectively and efficiently, and liaising with relevant external bodies in the public, private sector and/or voluntary sectors, in order to facilitate an exchange of ideas and information.
* Evidence of an ability to lead and motivate a team of staff to ensure that policies, programmes and strategies are implemented.
* Ability to produce authoritative clear and concise oral and written reports and research on complex issues for a range of audiences and present in a way that can be used by Assembly Members to their best advantage.
* Proven experience of policy briefing in a political/ public sector organisation. Evidence of effective research skills and an ability to enable quick and effective grasp of information from a range of sources on a wide range of policy topics.
* A thorough understanding of current policy issues affecting London, together with knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework in which the GLA works