Policy and Projects Officer, London Borough of Culture

Policy and Projects Officer, London Borough of Culture

Interview date: 14 May 2025

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor's environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work. The Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit also sits within the Good Growth Directorate.

About the team

The role is based within the Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit at the GLA. The Unit delivers the Mayor's Culture Strategy for London, aiming to provide Londoners with access to culture on their doorsteps.

We do this through a wide range of programmes that support the arts and creative industries to grow and be accessible to all, and the capital to become the number one destination for 24-hour culture and entertainment. Projects include the Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm, the Creative Economy Growth programme, Creative Enterprise Zones, the East Bank culture and education quarter, the Fourth Plinth contemporary art commission series, London Borough of Culture and the Night Time Enterprise Zones.

London Borough of Culture was launched in 2017. Its aim is to place culture at the heart of communities, underpinned by residents' engagement, inspiring new and diverse talent, and drawing visitors from across the city and beyond. Programmes focus on young people, community and civic engagement, health and wellbeing, and jobs and skills.

About the role

As Policy and Projects Officer for London Borough of Culture, you will be part of a passionate team, helping to shape the cultural agenda for London. You will support the development and delivery of projects and events for London Borough of Culture and Liberty Festival. You will manage stakeholder relationships with boroughs, cultural partners and ambassadors, including the Liberty Advisory Group. You will co-ordinate internal and external communications relating to the programme.

You will have experience of managing cultural projects and delivering these to a high standard and with varied stakeholders. You will have experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of partners. You will also have excellent writing skills, including drafting and editing copy and correspondence for a wide and varied readership.

What your day will look like

• You will work with partners and stakeholders, including the Liberty Advisory Group, to develop and deliver a strong, accessible Liberty Festival, celebrating D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists.
• You will advise boroughs in receipt of Cultural Impact Awards, to support artistic commissions, marketing, evaluation and legacy.
• You will lead on small-scale projects, including design and development, project management, liaising with artists, partners and suppliers, contracting and finance management.
• You will support the team's marketing and communications work, including writing content for newsletters, social media and web, proofreading, and coordinating event invitations.
• You will build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to assist with relevant policy and projects.

Skills, knowledge and experience

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

• Experience of working with artists and cultural organisations.
• Experience of developing and delivering artistic/cultural projects.
• Experience of delivering marketing and communications, including copywriting.
• Strong understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and the social model of disability.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.