Early years local authority Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Committee Officer
Greater London Authority —London
- £48,427 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Assembly
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Annual leave
2d
Welfare Advice Officer
Pinnacle Group —London
- £36,000 - £40,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Family Help Practitioner
Enfield Council —Enfield
- £42,771 - £45,750 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Project Worker Complex Needs - Westminster
Single Homeless Project —London
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Housing Officer
Everystory —London
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick apply
3d
Families Together Practitioner
Barnet Council —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Oracle
- Working with children
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
9h
[6732A] Control Room Operator *including RRA*
National Highways —Godstone
- £37,762.50 - £39,262.50 a year
- Typing
- Communication skills
3d
Early Education and Childcare Funding Entitlements Coordinator
Tower Hamlets —London
- £45,852 - £49,155 a year
Home Support Manager
Greensleeves Care —London
- £55,000 - £57,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Part-time tutor – Early Years and Health & Social Care
Brent Council —Brent
- Up to £32.02 an hour
- Part-time
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9h
Early Years Educator
Civic Recruitment Limited —Camden
- Childcare
- IT
Quick apply
10d
Advice & Wellbeing Specialist
Peabody —London
- £34,235 a year
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
6d
Project Worker
Single Homeless Project —London
- £29,822.41 - £32,034.46 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12h
Compliance Support Administrator - Apprentice
Civil Aviation Authority —London
- Up to £23,132 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
Mental Health Secure Transport Assistant
MedExpress Limited —Hammersmith and Fulham
- £15 - £17 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Driving
Quick apply
Estate Security Site Manager
Guarding UK —London
- £50,000 - £53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d
Adults Social Worker
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils —London
- £38,976 - £52,767 a year
- Full-time
- Time management
- Annual leave
Quick apply
4d
Customer Accounts Officer
A2Dominion Housing Group Ltd. —London
- £34,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
9d
Contracts and Procurement Paralegal
City of Westminster Council —Westminster
- £34,359 - £38,637 a year
- Contracts
- Agile
- Time management
6d
Early Years Practitioner
Civic Recruitment Limited —Camden
- IT
Quick apply
7d

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Committee Officer

Greater London Authority -
London

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£48,427 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Assembly
Presentation skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Key information

Salary: £48,427 per annum

Grade: 7

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

Reference: 4099

Interview date: 7 / 8 / 9 July 2026

Application closing date: Tue, 23/06/2026 - 23:59

London Assembly and secretariat

The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London.

There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. The

Communications Team support service to promote the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.

About the team and role

The Committee Services team has a vacancy for a Committee Officer supporting the work of the London Assembly and its committees.

This role is part of the GLA Committee Services team; a shared service that provides key clerking support across the GLA Group to the London Assembly, Mayor of London, Transport for London, London Legacy Development Corporation and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation.

No two days are the same and you can often read about work you’ve contributed to in the media on your way home.

To thrive, you’ll need excellent communication skills, the ability to manage and prioritise your time effectively, an eye for detail and a collaborative approach.

We’re looking for candidates with real enthusiasm who have experience of managing meetings, the ability to work effectively in a complex, political and high-profile organisation and a firm grasp of the use and application of IT systems. Knowledge of the role of governance and scrutiny in a local authority setting would be advantageous for the Committee Officer role.

What your day will look like

Preparing reports, agendas and minutes for formal committee meetings;

Liaising with project teams about upcoming meetings and deadlines;

Ensuring decisions are processed efficiently in line with the Authority’s governance frameworks and the Committee Services team’s Quality Management System;

Provision of governance, procedural and business management advice to senior officers and politicians.

Skills, knowledge and experience

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

Experience of working with elected politicians and/or senior officers or executives;

Proven track record of success in managing formal committee meetings involving the decision-making processes in a political organisation, including clerking support;

High level of attention to detail;

Excellent standard of written work, including minutes and briefings;

Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and / or governance best practice.

Behavioural Competencies

Communicating and Influencing (Level 2)

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

Responding to Pressure and Change (Level 2)

Being flexible and adapting positively, to sustain performance when the situation changes, workload increases, tensions rise or priorities shift.

Organisational Awareness (Level 2)

Understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.

Planning and Organising (Level 2)

Thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.

Problem Solving (Level 2)

Analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.

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

This is a politically restricted role under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

This role is based at City Hall, Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE).

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.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Paul Goodchild, Committee Services Manager, would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at [email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the [email protected] 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.

The interview/assessment date is: 6 / 7 / 8 July 2026

Is this role eligible for sponsorship?

This role DOES NOT meet the criteria for sponsorship for external candidates. It may meet the criteria for sponsorship for some internal candidates, in limited circumstances. Please contact the hiring manager if you wish to discuss this further.

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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If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact [email protected].

The 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 have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion

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