Do you want the chance to get involved in some of the biggest issues affecting the capital?

This is a pivotal role working at City Hall as part of the Mayor of London’s busy press team where no two days are the same. Providing the expertise that helps shape their communications policy, you will be a strong communicator with a significant track record of success in delivering media and public relations services in a high-profile organisation, a political or highly complex environment.

You will need to have excellent writing and people skills, proven experience dealing with a wide range of different media and advising senior figures in a fast-paced, demanding press office environment. You must have the ability to think on your feet, respond quickly to media enquiries from across the globe, generate great coverage through creative ideas and demonstrate sound knowledge of PR techniques, including use of digital and social media.

We would love to hear from you if you can provide strategic advice on media and communications, manage the day to day operation of a small team of Press Officers and play a key role in developing the forward planning of media events and announcements in addition to the above.

This role involves creating high quality media and communications, ensuring deadlines are met and an effective dialogue with media. It’s an active role that will involve accompanying the Mayor to events, writing and editing articles, briefings and statements on his behalf, as well as being part of a 24-hour, seven day a week on-call rota.

This job is ‘politically restricted’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

For further information please read the full Applicant Pack here.

If after reading the Applicant Pack you feel that you do not yet have the full range of experience that the role requires, click on the link here to read about the Press Officer vacancy we are also recruiting for.

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.

In addition to a good salary package, we 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.

Your CV and a covering letter combined should not exceed 5 sides in total. In your covering letter please explain why you are suitable for the role by addressing the Technical requirements/experience/qualifications as outlined in the person specification.

To apply, please visit our website.

Application closing date: Monday 27 May 2019 at 23:59 GMT

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a genuinely inclusive workplace, where they embrace the differences of all their colleagues, celebrate diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. The GLA expects candidates to be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to, and achievement in, promoting diversity, equality 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, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.