Project Officer – ERDF compliance (Environment & Energy Team)

Do you want to play major role in supporting London’s green SMEs as well as accelerate delivery of clean, local energy to help achieve a net zero carbon London by 2030.

The post holder will lead on the compliance and budget management of two projects part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – Better Futures and the Local Energy Accelerator Programme. To ensure each projects’ operations, finances, outputs and outcomes are compliant with ERDF requirements, specification and operational standards; as well as all finances are properly reported, claimed, evidenced, invoiced and recorded.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated person with a demonstrable track record in European funded projects (ideally ERDF) and a strong interest in the environment and energy agenda. You will have the ability to manage complex projects and motivate and align project partners and stakeholders. You will be a successful project officer with excellent written and oral communication skills, a well-informed and creative approach to problem-solving, strong budgeting skills, the ability to operate in a busy and complex political environment and experience of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority groups who are underrepresented in the environment and energy sector.

This role will be based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).  At present GLA staff are working largely from home, with office space available.  Over the coming weeks and months, we will be moving to hybrid working as part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

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.

If you have a question about the role, please contact nusrat.yousuf@london.gov.uk(Better Futures) or philippa.ellis@london.gov.uk (LEA Programme): or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email glarecruitment@engageats.co.uk quoting reference GLA4484.

To apply, please visit our website.

Application closing date: Monday 18April 2022 at 23:59 GMT.

Interviews will take place: Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 May 2022.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects this at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.