Central London Forward (CLF) is seeking a Policy Officer to lead our work on Net Zero. CLF is a partnership of the 12 central London local authorities. We work with our member authorities to support inclusive and sustainable growth in central London; so that our economy thrives, and our residents benefit from the opportunities this creates. Every one of our member authorities has set ambitious targets to reach net zero, and they are committed to ensuring their residents benefit from the opportunities that transition to a decarbonised economy will bring. Working with the Senior Policy Manager, you will have an exciting and varied workload. You will conduct research, you will manage externally commissioned research projects, and you will produce policy papers. You will need a good knowledge of both the role of local authorities in London, and of the policy-making process. A good understanding of net zero policy is essential. Additionally, experience of quantitative research would be desirable. You will need exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively – both in person and in writing. You will have an open, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach and a willingness to take on new challenges. You will bring a passion for local government and for London, as well as a desire to make a difference. We offer flexible working, and excellent opportunities for development. We welcome applications from candidates who reflect London’s diversity. Closing date: 12 noon, 6 January 2025. Interviews will be held on 13 January 2025. To apply online please click the Apply online button below. Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOIG0092 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed. The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable. We are committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay across the whole organisation and against external sectors. Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs. We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.
