Senior Communications Officer

About the role 

This is a chance to take on a unique role as a Senior Communications Officer for the City Hall Conservative Members of the London Assembly, specialising in managing communications support.  

You will be responsible for generating digital and traitional media coverage for the assigned Assembly Member(s) in relation to the range of their GLA roles and functions and to respond to media enquiries effectively, accurately and quickly, ensuring that responses properly reflect the particular Member’s views. 

Organised, collaborative and diplomatic, you will bring to the role a talent for communicating and influencing, both in person and in writing. 

Experience of working in a similar role or sector is essential.  

What your day will look like 

• Generating media coverage for the assigned Assembly Member(s) in relation to the range of their GLA roles and functions and to respond to media enquiries effectively, accurately and quickly, ensuring that responses properly reflect the particular Member’s views. 

• Developing and implementing media-based tasks, including but not limited to, producing digital, video and newsletter content. For example, clipping Assembly Member contributions in the London Assembly chamber.  

• Effectively monitoring relevant media activity, and providing effective and timely advice to relevant Assembly Members, including early warning of potential issues, in relation to media management. 

• Developing and implementing comprehensive, proactive and effective communications strategies for assigned Assembly Members, working in close coordination with other staff in the Group at all times. 

• Supporting Assembly Members with event coordination, speech and article drafting, website updating, etc.  

Skills, knowledge and experience  

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

• Evidence of working successfully, in a similar role in a high-profile organisation.  

• Understanding and experience of media handling techniques, including strategies, designing and delivering effective communications plans for elected politicians.  

• Ability to utilise the latest information and communication technologies in relation to media issues, including designing or commissioning leaflets, newsletters and other documents.  

• Experience of working with video editing software is essential.  

Behavioural Competencies 

Communicating and Influencing 

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

 
Level 2 indicator 

Building and Managing relationships 

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

Level 2 indicator 

Organisational Awareness  

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

 
Level 2 indicator 

Responding to Pressure and Change 

… is being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift. 

 
Level 2 indicator 

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. 

 
Level 2 indicator 

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. 

Level 2 indicator 

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 to submit the following: 

• Up to date CV  

• Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the 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’ of the 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.