Job Description

Job Introduction

Why join us?

This is a crucial time for local government in London, with local elections taking place in May 2026. For many reason, it is an

exciting time to join London Councils

- policy agendas at all levels of government are aligning around shared priorities on public service reform, mission and outcomes driven government, use of technology and AI, and devolution and local government reorganisation.


Main Responsibilities

As a Corporate Policy and Project Manager, you will play a key role in the development of work to address the needs of Londoners and the priorities of our member boroughs. Working directly with the Chief Executive and the Corporate Management Team, you will lead on policy and corporate projects. Engaging with stakeholders, conduct research, and contribute to the creation of effective policies that align with the goals and values of London local government.

This is a politically restricted post, under Section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Read about the job activities in more detail in the and Person Specification document attached below.

The Ideal Candidate

The

ideal candidate

will have the ability to lead and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and work in a political environment, building strong professional relationships with senior leaders. They will have strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills and be a skilled and engaging communicator with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences. You will be driven and enjoy problem-solving in a changing and fast paced environment and be prepared to apply creative approaches to tackling issues.


About The Company

London Councils is the collective of London local government, the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. They come together through London Councils to work in collaboration to deliver their shared ambitions for London and Londoners.


Through lobbying, collaboration and partnership, we ensure the voice of the London boroughs are united, and heard at a local, regional and national level.


We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge (HEB) and London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).



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Our Recruitment Approach

All applications will be processed using a blind sifting method. This means that personal identifying details will be removed to ensure fair and unbiased shortlisting of applications.

When you upload your CV, our system creates a generated CV from your education and employment history for shortlisting. Please check these sections are complete and accurate, as the panel will review the anonymised generated CV only.

Your full details and original CV are not shared with the panel until after the shortlist is agreed and you are invited to interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates during the recruitment process.




Package Description

Responsible to: Chief Executive


People Manager: Associate Director


Starting salary: 52,344 per annum


Working Hours: 35 per week


Contract details: Permanent. Full time. Hybrid working. Some mandatory office days required.

Matrix Working

This role operates within a matrix working structure in our wider Policy team, collaborating across functional and project-based teams to achieve shared goals and deliver results that support our Shared Ambitions for London and Londoners.


Team members are expected to work flexibly across functions and policy areas, contributing their expertise where needed and supporting policy and project related priorities in a collaborative and responsive way.


This role's primary project and task manager is the Chief Executive of London Councils and will have an Associate Director as a people manager.



If you have any queries or would like to informally discuss the role, please contact Joe Kinsella at Joseph.Kinsella@londoncouncils.gov.uk

Application deadline: 11:59pm on Monday 27 October 2025

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Interviews: anticipated to be held on Wednesday 5 November 2025