Principal Communications

Principal Communications & Stakeholder Officer

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About The Team

The Oxford Street Transformation Team is being established to deliver on the Mayor's ambition for Oxford Street as set out in his joint announcement with the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on the 17th September 2024. The Mayor of London's Oxford Street Transformation Programme will deliver a premier shopping and leisure destination that reflects its place at the centre of a global city, attracting tourists and locals alike, and generating significant economic activity – all subject to public consultation.

• A flagship project demonstrating the Mayor's commitment to high streets and to London's global status, proposals include:
• Creating a pedestrianised boulevard to unlock the full potential of the street, creating beautiful public space and allowing for activation with a curated offer.
• Piloting innovative ideas using smart data to inform cultural and social programming and business support.
• Delivering a greener, more sustainable and climate resilient district.
• Creating an inclusive neighbourhood that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, removing barriers to participation and accessibility.
• Harnessing exemplar design that showcases the best of London's talent, assets and opportunities – a place that Londoners feel proud of and those coming to London want to visit, invest in and return to.

At the end of the 2-year fixed term, there may be an opportunity for these roles to transfer into any MDC that is established, subject to consultation and confirmation of the detailed organisational design.

About The Role

The purpose of this role is:

• To support the development and delivery of the communications strategy for the Oxford Street transformation programme, including through supporting the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager and working with colleagues in the Mayor's Office, External Relations, the wider GLA and senior colleagues at functional bodies including Transport for London (TfL).
• To identify, develop and maintain the core partnerships and stakeholder relationships necessary to achieve the Mayor's objectives for Oxford Street, including securing consensus and support for the proposals for the transformation of the thoroughfare and its potential long-term management through a Mayoral Development Corporation.
• To support the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager in the overall delivery of the transformation programme through the development and implementation of effective public engagement and consultation processes.
• To support the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager in providing high-level communications advice to the Mayor's Walking and Cycling Commissioner and the wider Mayoral team.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Support the Senior Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager with the development of the communications and stakeholder management strategy for Oxford Street Transformation Programme.
• Design and deliver campaigns on the Mayor's Oxford Street Transformation priorities, working closely with policy teams within the GLA, TfL and with our wide range of external partners.
• Shape a positive conversation on Oxford Street Transformation, working closely with specialist teams in other GLA directorates, external partners in relevant sectors, with community groups and the third sector.
• Manage and ensure the effective implementation and delivery of a range of projects and campaigns.
• Establish, maintain and manage strong working relationships with stakeholders within and outside the GLA.
• Working closely with the press office, respond to media enquiries effectively and efficiently.
• Contribute to advice, written and oral, to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, and Functional Bodies on Oxford Street Transformation communication-related matters.
• Gather and analyse relevant data and evidence to ensure that communication of strategy, policy, projects and programmes is developed with a solid evidence base capable of evaluation.

Skills, Knowledge And Experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Experience in the field of strategic communications, particularly related to transport, air quality and regeneration in a political setting.
• Evidence of success in undertaking project-based work and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings.
• Experience managing and delivering social media content and campaigns.
• Attention to detail and ability to digest complex information and present it in an accessible way.

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 addressing the essential criteria outlined above.

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.

Benefits

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely. In addition to a good salary package, we 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.

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.

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