43 jobs in London Gov

Find out how the Mayor works with government, including responses to consultation and permitted development rights.

Working with London’s neighbours and the Wider South East to deliver sustainable development and economic prosperity.

Working groups advise us on issues including access, office policy, student housing, waterways, utilities and aggregates.

London Legacy Development Corporation and Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation information.

The Outer London Commission reported on how outer London can play its full part in the city’s economic success.

Find out how the Mayor responds to emerging Local Plans and Neighbourhood Plans within London.

The London Office Review Panel provides advice to the Mayor on strategic matters relating to the London office market.

The Mayor’s responses to government consultations which concern planning in London.

Guidance published by the Mayor to support the London Plan, including draft guidance

View the London Plan 2021 and documents related to its publication

We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources to help your business thrive, while continuing to make London the best place to work and run a business.

For small businesses

One place for small businesses to get free access to all the expert support and advice they need.

Helping London's international and domestic high-growth businesses grow and expand globally.

The Mayor’s accreditation programme giving employers a set of best employment practices.

Find out how we are working with innovators to help solve challenges across London.

We champion the London Living Wage, which ensures that workers are paid a fair wage that covers the cost of living.

GLA and other leading London employers have committed to buying a greater share of goods and services from small businesses based in London.

See how the Mayor is investing London's UK Shared Prosperity Fund to boost small business productivity and increase job opportunities.

Find out about how employers can make meaningful progress towards equal and inclusive workplaces for all Londoners.

Business-led and business funded bodies formed to improve a defined commercial district. Find your local BID on our map.

Join Talk London's online community to have your say on our Business and Economy policies.

We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources to help your business thrive, while continuing to make London the best place to work and run a business.

For small businesses

One place for small businesses to get free access to all the expert support and advice they need.

Helping London's international and domestic high-growth businesses grow and expand globally.

The Mayor’s accreditation programme giving employers a set of best employment practices.

Find out how we are working with innovators to help solve challenges across London.

We champion the London Living Wage, which ensures that workers are paid a fair wage that covers the cost of living.

GLA and other leading London employers have committed to buying a greater share of goods and services from small businesses based in London.

See how the Mayor is investing London's UK Shared Prosperity Fund to boost small business productivity and increase job opportunities.

Find out about how employers can make meaningful progress towards equal and inclusive workplaces for all Londoners.

Business-led and business funded bodies formed to improve a defined commercial district. Find your local BID on our map.

Join Talk London's online community to have your say on our Business and Economy policies.

The Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC)was establishedon 1 January 2026.

Board or Committee meetings are open to the public except for when confidential, personal or financial information matters are being discussed. These items will be marked on the agenda. The agenda will show the location of the meeting. Members of the public can attend the public session of a Board or Committee meeting and obtain copies of the public papers.

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• Scott Parsons (Chair)
• Keith Edelman
• Cllr Adam Hug (Westminster City Council)
• Stuart Love (Westminster City Council)
• Cllr Richard Olszewski (London Borough of Camden)
• Manisha Patel (Westminster City Council)
• Caroline Rush CBE

Venue: Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE

This meeting is formally called as an extraordinary meeting on 5 January 2026, to consider the matters listed on the agenda as urgent business on 7 January. It was not possible to call the meeting with 5 clear working days’ notice as the Corporation did not come into existence until 1 January 2026 and is required to meet urgently to determine the matters set out on the agenda.For more information, contact Kathryn English, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE. Email: .

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GLA Economics, part of the Greater London Authority, focuses on delivering robust economic analysis to inform policy and investment decisions. The team supports appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of major projects and programmes, including cost‑benefit analysis and KPI design.

We seek candidates with strong econometrics, data thinking and experience in translating insights into policy recommendations. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to influence London's development with

Strategy and Communications

Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation‑wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate’s teams includes delivery of major events, designing and leading public affairs or marketing campaigns, providing data, evidence and analysis, leading cross‑organisational programmes, to making sure we plan for and can respond to emerging events or emergencies in our city.

GLA Economics provides expert advice and analysis on London’s economy. We aim to be an authoritative and highly regarded source of information and data for anyone with an interest in London’s economy. The team:

• supports the appraisal and evaluation of projects and programmes to ensure effective decision making.
• produces monitoring and forecasting of key economic variables.
• undertakes policy analysis and provides challenge to inform investment decisions, service delivery and policy strategies.

We work closely with colleagues across the GLA’s City Intelligence Unit (CIU). This includes working with other analysts, social and opinion researchers, demographers and data scientists, as well as with policy colleagues in other parts of the GLA.

The is a varied role within the Appraisal and Evaluation function of GLA Economics. This sub‑team advises policy teams within the GLA Group on the appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes. For example, helping to develop business cases, carrying out or advising on options appraisal and cost‑benefit analysis, identifying Key Performance Indicators for monitoring purposes, supporting the design of robust economic impact evaluation, or critiquing the outputs of external evaluators.

While this role encompasses elements of both appraisal and evaluation, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with an interest in, and demonstrable experience of, evaluation methods. This is an opportunity to ensure that GLA policies and programmes are developed and assessed on the basis of sound, objective evidence and analysis.

Working across a range of policy areas, you’ll be applying your expertise in economic evaluation and appraisal to a variety of different projects from day‑to‑day. This could include:

• Advising on the methodology for a project or policy evaluation, helping to draft a specification, reviewing the outputs of external evaluators, or carrying out an evaluation yourself.
• Supporting teams and stakeholders to identify how best to monitor the performance of their project or programme for reporting purposes. Identifying indicators and data sources for reporting or devising Outcomes Frameworks.
• Designing and delivering training or workshops on evaluation methodologies, Logic Models/Theories of Change, and leading the expansion of our internal Evaluation & Appraisal network, in order to build organisational capacity.
• Helping to prepare a business case for internal or external funding, such as aspects of the strategic or economic case, undertaking options appraisal, cost‑benefit analysis or other forms of value for money assessment.
• Undertaking analysis about a particular socio‑economic trend or issue affecting London’s economy, for publications such as the State of London.

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

• A degree or professional qualification in economics or a related subject, preferably to post‑graduate level, or an ability to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge through experience in economics or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience, or clear demonstrated capacity to acquire expertise in, the fields of economic evaluation and appraisal. Experience in the application of Government guidance including the Magenta and Green Books is highly desirable. Experience and/or a strong understanding of experimental and quasi‑experimental impact evaluation methods is highly desirable.
• A demonstrated capacity to develop and deliver high‑quality analytical projects to inform and influence policy development through evidence.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of international, national, regional and London economic issues and trends and how these might affect policy and service delivery options for the GLA Group.
• Broad knowledge of, or demonstrated capacity to acquire expertise in, policy areas relevant to the work of the GLA Group, such as economic development, regeneration, land use planning, transport, housing and environmental policy, for example.
• Strong numeracy skills, including experience of technical/economic modelling, and an ability to find creative and workable solutions to analytical problems. Microsoft Excel skills to a high level are essential. Ability to use statistical packages such as R, Stata, or Python are desirable.

… is consulting with, listening to and understanding the needs of those our work impacts and using this knowledge to shape what we do and manage others’ expectations.

• Seeks to understand requirements, gathering extra information when needs are not clear.
• Presents the GLA positively by interacting effectively with stakeholders.
• Delivers a timely and accurate service.
• Understands the differing needs of stakeholders and adapts own service accordingly.
• Seeks and uses feedback from a variety of sources to improve the GLA’s service to Londoners.

… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.

• Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication.
• Persuades others, using evidence‑based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively.
• Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way.
• Present a credible and positive image both internally and externally.

… is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.

• Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully.
• Proposes options for solutions to presented problems. 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.

  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.

  Benefits

  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

  GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

London Gov in London is seeking a Senior Strategic Planner to lead regeneration and growth strategies within the Spatial Planning team. You will identify strategic areas, analyse data, and develop frameworks and plans with TfL and boroughs.

The role requires strong GIS and urban design skills, ability to present reports to the Mayor, and excellent written and verbal communication. You will work cross‑organisationally to realise growth and housing trajectories.

Senior Strategic Planner (Regeneration and Growth Strategies)

Interview date: Week beginning 10 August 2026

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 City and Place Unit is formed from GLA (Regeneration & Growth Strategies) and TfL (Growth & Master planning) teams. It sits within the wider network of GLA Planning & Regeneration and TfL Spatial Planning and provides a key opportunity to discuss and resolve cross‑organisational and departmental issues more effectively.

This role is in the Spatial Planning team where you will work to identify and bring forward the most appropriate process for planning for growth, supporting the London Plan.

• You will draw together and analyse information to identify strategic areas and corridors in London with potential for immediate and future growth potential.
• You will use your GIS mapping and urban design skills to prepare frameworks, plans and strategies working with TfL and London boroughs. The aim will be to bring together the aspirations of the Mayor, TfL and the boroughs for a growth area in a coherent future vision and deliverable spatial plan.
• You will use your analytical skills and presentational abilities to review data and show it in a visually engaging way, for example in updating the Opportunity Area webpages and pen portraits shown here.
• You will also work closely with the City and Place Unit area teams and the London Plan team to analyse spatial development patterns and identify current areas that are not realising their potential and prospective new growth areas for homes and jobs.
• You should have some knowledge and understanding of national and London‑wide planning and development issues, legal processes and policy trends.
• You will be expected to present reports to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor directly, so you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will also need good negotiation skills and ability to work successfully with a range of internal and external.

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria, please address these in your covering letter:

• Qualification in planning and relevant professional experience as a senior planner within a similar organisation or business environment;
• Knowledge and understanding of national, regional and London strategic planning and development issues, legal processes, policy trends, and broad knowledge and understanding of local planning and regeneration issues and processes and a knowledge of urban design, place making, and masterplanning;
• A relevant design qualification and expertise in software packages including GIS/Adobe CS/Sketch Up;
• Evidence of an ability to investigate, analyse and present urban design solutions for spatial planning and regeneration issues;
• Excellent communication skills; and evidence of ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings, including an ability to illustrate ideas through mapping and graphics presentations.

• Communicates openly and inclusively with internal and external stakeholders
• Clearly articulates the key points of an argument, both in verbal and written communication
• Persuades others, using evidence based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively
• Challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way
• Presents a credible and positive image both internally and externally

• Processes and distils a variety of information to understand a problem fully
• Proposes options for solutions to presented problems
• Builds on the ideas of others to encourage creative problem solving
• Thinks laterally about own work, considering different ways to approach problems
• Seeks the opinions and experiences of others to understand different approaches to problem solving

• Develops new professional relationships
• Understands the needs of others, the constraints they face and the levers to their engagement
• Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict and takes action
• Fosters an environment where others feel respected
• Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and deliver shared goals

• Prioritises work in line with key team or project deliverables
• Makes contingency plans to account for changing work priorities, deadlines and milestones
• Identifies and consults with sponsors or stakeholders in planning work
• Pays close attention to detail, ensuring team’s work is delivered to a high standard
• Negotiates realistic timescales for work delivery, ensuring team deliverables can be met

• Maintains a focus on key priorities and deliverables, staying resilient in the face of pressure
• Anticipates and adapts flexibly to changing requirements
• Uses challenges as an opportunity to learn and improve
• Participates fully and encourages others to engage in change initiatives
• Manages team’s well-being, supporting them to cope with pressure and change

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

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. 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.

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