Id Job: 3172324
Culture is the lifeblood of our city. It is the force that gives London its sense of identity, binds communities together, attracts visitors, drives the economy and encourages investment. The Mayor recognises this, and understands that the preservation, development and promotion of cultural spaces and activity is crucial to London’s identity as a global cultural capital, a key part of Londoners’ own pride in the city and community, and a powerful and far-reaching economic catalyst.
From preserving spaces for the community to populating the Fourth Plinth, helping creative entrepreneurs find viable local workspaces to building a new space for culture like the Museum of London, the Space for Culture team guards London’s identity as one of the world’s greatest cultural capitals
At a time in the city’s history when space is more limited than ever, we play a vital role in protecting and developing cultural spaces and preserving London’s identity as a rich and multifaceted ecosystem. Our work means that cultural value is prioritised as part of development, ensuring that culture, creativity and community are hardwired into the fabric of our city and ensure that the value of such spaces is understood by all. The work is diverse, the scope is ambitious, but the mission is simple: to preserve culture in all its forms at the heart of the city: making space for culture.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Space for Culture Team to lead the Making Space for Culture Programme, developing the spaces that really matter to Londoners. Your will work with a team of three officers who support the strategic delivery of cultural developments which promote urban regeneration, social cohesion and economic growth across London. Your role will be to lead the strategic direction of the team, personally leading and bringing your experience to high profile capital projects. The Making Space for Culture team plays a strategic role in the delivery of a range of capital infrastructure initiatives including the Thames Estuary Production Corridor, the Creative Land Trust, the International Centre for Creative Industries and the Museum of London as well as developing opportunities for new spaces and ensuring these projects are integrated across the Mayor’s policies and programmes.
If you have a question about the role or would like to discuss it informally, please feel free to contact Kirsten Dunne at Kirsten.dunne@london.gov.uk to arrange a call.
Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework
is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.
is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL)
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying
If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on fixed term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.
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