Director of London Resilience

Location

Central London | United Kingdom

Job description

Role Overview

Resilience is central to how we think about and shape our city. London has survived and prospered because of its capacity to withstand external shocks, its ability to adapt to change and respond to upheaval. It is our responsibility to current and future Londoners, to make sure that our city remains resilient and that we maintain and enhance the conditions which allow us to thrive. Today, London is faced with unprecedented challenges including the consequences of climate change, urbanisation, rapid population growth, social inequality and the risks associated with economic integration and interconnectivity.

Following a recent review, an agreement has been reached to transfer the London Resilience Group from the London Fire Brigade to the GLA and to merge with the current GLA City Operations team. The merger of the two teams is an opportunity to bring together London’s resilience arrangements into one place – from longer-term policy, prevention and adaptation, through to emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The team will support London working towards the UK Government Resilience Framework ambitions of a shared understanding of risk; a greater emphasis on prevention of emergencies; and a whole-of-society approach to resilience.

About Greater London Authority (GLA)

Working for a better London for everyone - we have a role in many areas of London life - you probably see our work every day.

Join the Greater London Authority (GLA) and be at the heart of shaping London's future! At City Hall, we work for the Mayor and London Assembly to craft visionary plans, influence policy and manage iconic landmarks.

We are seeking an experienced senior leader in a new and exciting role at the Greater London Authority, which provides an opportunity to lead a dynamic team that delivers resilience policy for London, maintains and develops resilience partnerships, and coordinates the response to major incidents and emergencies that impact on London’s ability to operate as a city.

At the core, this role will help make London a safer city by working with the London Resilience Partnership, London Government, Central Government and international organisations to develop, broaden and strengthen London’s City Resilience.

This includes overseeing obligations held by the Authority in respect of statutory duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, and ensuring the London Resilience Partnership fulfils its collective obligations to work together to assess risks, prepare to respond to emergencies, and warn and inform the public. The role will also lead on assuring the GLA’s and the London Resilience Partnership’s implementation of recommendations arising from emergencies and inquiries, including specifically the Manchester Arena Inquiry, the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and the Covid-19 Inquiry.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you can bring strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team with an understanding of policy development and operational delivery and can showcase you have the skills, capability, knowledge or track record in:

• Developing inclusive, high-performing teams that harness the benefits of diversity.
• Knowledge and understanding of, and ability to, operate successfully at a senior level in a complex organisation or political environment.
• Leading a large team through complex issues, ensuring they are working optimally and creating an inclusive environment.
• Understanding the London Government and its relationship with Central Government
• Directing multi-disciplinary teams.

How to Apply

If this role is of interest, please click apply and submit your CV and answer the questions. There is no requirement to attach a cover letter if the questions have been answered.

Your answers should be no more than 900 words in total, answering the following questions:

1. What are the key resilience challenges for London?
2. What skills and experience would you bring to this role?
3. How would you build an effective and inclusive team culture as a leader?

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please click on the following link to review the candidate pack -  Director of London Resilience – Candidate Pack or view the downloadable PDF

Interview Process:

• Stage 1 - Screening with Diversifying Group: 18th March - 20th March.
• Stage 2 - SJT (Situational Judgement Test) - Sent to shortlisted candidates. Completion deadline - Tuesday 2nd April.
• Stage 3 - Interviews with GLA Thursday 4th April.

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please feel free to contact Emmanuel from Diversifying Group at  [email protected]

Our Commitment

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.

Disability Confident

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, that should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Emmanuel Crosser at  [email protected]

Closing date: 17th March 2024.

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Salary

£119.79k per annum