Project Officer (ATLAS LDN)

Good Growth

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.

About the team

GLA Planning & Regeneration plays a core role in shaping and planning London’s future growth, and in delivering good growth across the city, for London’s communities. This role will sit within the new ATLAS LDN London team, whose mission is to provide coordinated planning capacity and expertise to unlock live and pipeline sites, accelerate the delivery of high-quality development, promote good practice and placemaking, drive innovation, and champion the value of public sector planning.

Town planning capacity and associated specialist expertise is cited as a major barrier to housing delivery. Supported by MHCLG and Homes England, the GLA has established ATLAS LDN, a team of highly experienced planners and other specialists, providing coordinated capacity to London’s Local Planning Authorities (LPAs), to unlock strategic sites, support masterplan development, enable quicker delivery and promote best practice. In addition, ATLAS LDN supports wider capacity-led programmes, including data and digital tools, recruitment and skills initiatives, standardisation of processes, and the sharing of good practice across boroughs. Together, these interventions will help build longer-term capacity and capability across London’s planning system.

ATLAS LDN is working in close partnership with national ATLAS and the New Homes Accelerator teams, including NHA LDN, the London branch of the New Homes Accelerator based at the GLA. The team is also working closely with MHCLG, Homes England and other parts of Whitehall to help bridge the gap between policy and delivery, ensuring local delivery is supported by wider expertise and investment.

By providing targeted additional capacity to LPAs, planning determination for thousands of new and affordable homes can be supported and expedited.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, driven and dynamic Project Officer to join our ATLAS LDN team.

You will be responsible for assisting the Principal Programme Manager and Head of ATLAS LDN with various projects linked to the programme. ATLAS LDN is working closely with the NHA LDN programme and a number of projects are interlinked. Some of these joint elements will form part of the new role.

This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to organise project tasks in an efficient way, be adaptable and able to pivot depending on the requirements of the programme. You will be required to be a team player and have excellent organisational skills.

You will need:

• Interest: An interest in the built environment and awareness of the Mayor’s programmes to increase the provision of homes for Londoners.

• Professional Experience: Significant experience in working on complex projects and programmes, preferably within a similar organisational context, with planning and/or development industry experience.

• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to help organise projects and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.

What your day will look like

As part of your role as a Project Officer (ATLAS LDN), you will:

• Lead and support procurement activity for specialist frameworks, working with internal teams to develop specifications, coordinate evaluations and establish contracts.

• Support the delivery of the ATLAS LDN and NHA LDN programmes, helping to strengthen capacity and capability across London boroughs and other stakeholders through effective project coordination and delivery.

• Assist in managing programme governance, including preparing papers, coordinating meetings and tracking actions, decisions, risks and performance. Act as a key point of contact for boroughs and stakeholders, managing enquiries and ensuring timely, accurate responses.

• Work closely with the Programme Manager to monitor programme milestones, outputs and funding requirements, ensuring delivery remains on track and within budget.

• Coordinate engagement with boroughs and partners, organising workshops, meetings and communications to build strong relationships and collaboration.

• Assist the development and implementation of digital tools, including the ATLAS LDN and NHA LDN site submission platform, ensuring accessibility and usability.

• Monitor programme performance, maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting requirements, including those linked to external funding.

• Contribute to the development of processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and programme efficiency.

• Assist in managing commissioned work and consultants, supporting appointment processes and ongoing oversight through the ATLAS LDN and NHA LDN framework.

• Prepare briefings, presentations and updates for senior stakeholders, clearly communicating progress, challenges and achievements.

• Undertake research and analysis to inform programme development, drawing on best practice in planning, regeneration and capacity building.

• Work collaboratively across the GLA and with external partners as part of multidisciplinary teams delivering shared priorities.

• Manage allocated resources responsibly, ensuring compliance with GLA policies and delivering value for money.

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the programme, ensuring services meet the needs of London’s diverse communities.

Skills, knowledge and experience

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

• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering projects and programmes, delivering results on target and within budget.

• Thorough knowledge of project management and project techniques, including analysis, project planning and appraisal, financing and risk management and evaluation. Desirable: Understanding of procurement processes, including the use of frameworks to commission specialist advice or support.

• Excellent report writing skills.

• Experience of managing complex stakeholder arrangements to achieve positive outcomes for the organisation.

Personal Style and Behaviour

• Proactive and focused on results.

• A track record of delivery and getting things done whilst empowering individuals and teams, valuing their contribution and resolving differences without conflict.

• Articulate, dynamic, energetic, self-motivated, committed and enthusiastic.

• A team player across the organisation.

• Ability to work cooperatively and in collaboration with other stakeholders and colleagues.

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

How to apply

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

• Up to date CV

• 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.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Natalie Wells would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at natalie.wells@london.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

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.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, 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.

Benefits

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.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also 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.

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.

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