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Key information Salary: £38,103 per annum Grade: 6 Contract type: Permanent, Full Time Reference: 044576 Interview date: w/c 2nd of January 2024 Application closing date: Sun, 10/12/2023 - 23:59 About the role The Infrastructure Coordination Service is hiring a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer to support our team’s digital tools such as the IMA Infrastructure Mapping Application (london.gov.uk). Do you enjoy thinking creatively and would like to use your data and GIS skills to help deliver long-term, sustainable change to London’s Infrastructure sector? If so, we’d like to hear from you. Your role in the Data and Innovation function will involve spatial analysis, building innovative, web mapping applications and managing the processing/transformation of a wide range of geospatial datasets. The Infrastructure Coordination Service brings significant benefits for industry and Londoners, by improving air quality, supporting ‘healthy streets,’ enabling decarbonisation and unlocking affordable housing delivery through coordination within the sector. Your role will support this award-winning service. Role description: You will have a chance to work on a range of interesting tasks across projects, at the forefront of the sector–helping to tackle some of the cross-cutting problems impacting infrastructure planning and delivery in the capital by: undertaking data exploration and spatial analysis creating static and interactive mapping visualisations undertaking data processing and transformation, enabling data from a diverse range of partners to be standardised and mapped to our tools maintaining a significant (and growing) volume of data supporting the development of new tools and helping to maintain existing tools such as the Infrastructure Mapping Application (IMA) https://maps.london.gov.uk/ima/ - developed to help co-ordinate construction projects and minimise disruption. This role requires a strong technical background, with practical experience in GIS tools, ideally ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online. Experience in the use of databases, data processing tools (e.g. FME) and codebases e.g. R/Python would be advantageous. Experience in infrastructure/utilities sector a bonus, but not essential. Principal Accountabilities Assist with the delivery of digital and data support services (including the IMA Infrastructure Mapping Application (london.gov.uk) ), including creating mapping visualisations of data in support of the team, and responding to ad-hoc requests and enquiries as required. Work closely with the team’s and wider organisation’s existing data and technical expertise to help, design, develop, and support tools on behalf of its stakeholders. Promote and support the use of GIS across the team, including helping professionals from other disciplines to complete mapping tasks and assisting with the delivery of GIS training when required. Carry out spatial analysis in support of the team. Working with the team’s existing data and technical expertise, and the wider organisation to explore and implement innovative uses of technology. Continue to maintain and enhance the range of thematic datasets held in the Data & Innovation digital tools (particularly the IMA Explorer Tool) through liaison with data leads in other GLA departments and partner organisations. Keep abreast of new developments and innovations that may impact on the GLA’s policies, strategies, and data requirements, via liaison with a range of regional, national, international, professional and other bodies dealing with Geographic Information. Maintain an awareness of, and contribute to, other aspects of the work of the Unit. Manage staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards. Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams. If you have a question about the role or would like to discuss it informally, please feel free to contact Eloise Rousseau at [email protected] to arrange a call. Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a supporting statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your supporting statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and supporting statement documents are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. “CV – applicant name - 012345) The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework Person Specification Technical requirements/experience/qualifications A strong technical background evidenced by a qualification in GIS (or a related subject) or equivalent professional experience. Detailed knowledge of GIS in practical use, and evidence of commitment to keep abreast of new developments. Experience of working with desktop GIS tools including ArcGIS Desktop Experience of spatial data conversion tools such as FME, ESRI Productivity Suite would be an advantage Experience of working with ESRI ArcGIS Server, knowledge of web map services and appropriate standards Experience of or can demonstrate interest in web mapping technologies such as ArcGIS JavaScript API, OpenLayers, OpenStreetMap API Knowledge of and interest in any of the following programming or scripting technologies including JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Python Behavioural competencies Research and Analysis … is gathering intelligence (information, opinion, and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. Level 1 indicators of effective performance Uses a variety of methods and sources to gather relevant data and information Checks accuracy of data and information before using it Looks for trends in data and spots connections to draw meaningful conclusions Summarises research outcomes in a clear and concise way Focuses on the research goal, working in a systematic way Problem Solving … is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints and finding creative, workable, and timely solutions. Level 2 indicators of effective performance 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 Planning and Organisation … is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities, and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard. Level 1 indicators of effective performance Plans and prioritises own workload to meet agreed deadlines Advises colleagues or manager early of obstacles to work delivery Perseveres and follows work through to completion Checks for errors to ensure work is delivered to a high standard first time Effectively juggles priorities Application & Additional Information This role is based 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. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. 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. 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. Application closing date: Sunday 10th December 2023 at 23:59 We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice. Please note that as part of your interview, there will be a short technical assessment. 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.” More Support If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application 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. Apply here

As the Building Safety Manager you will:Effectively and proactively manage a set number of high rise residential buildings ensuring that there is a culture of high performance, strong engagement and a commitment to continual improvementAct as the named BSM for your assigned HRRB's, liaising directly with the Building Safety Regulator and Fire Services ensuring that all required requests for information and reoccurring reporting are appropriately responded toEnsure the effective operation and availability of general safety and fire safety equipment within all assigned properties and that of their associated assetsProvide advice, guidance and clear information regarding general safety and fire safety to all stakeholders including other Directorates and residentsLead and actively contribute on 'whole building safety' matters in all meetings internally and externally regarding your HRRB'sA successful Building Safety Manager should have:Proven construction experience and/or a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent (Evidence of successful completion and agreement of equivalence will be required before appointment) and membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar fire safety body is desirable.Some evening work is occasionally required attending resident meetings.Full UK driving licenceThe ability to travel in and around London on a regular basisYou will be able to work well under pressure and have an eye for detail alongside a passion for resident safety.You will be able to work positively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners, contractors and enforcing authorities adopting an inclusive, respectful approach and you will strongly value diversity.

Reporting into the Senior Procurement Business Partner, the Procurement Business Partner - Fire & Rescue works closely with colleagues in the Fire & Rescue Services department with the purchasing of goods and services to support all elements of the Fire service. There is a strong focus on collaborating with other fire services and public sector partners. Wide ranging procurement activities include:Firefighting equipmentSpecialist fire response vehiclesUniform and Personal Protective EquipmentScenario trainingThe Fire service is a very innovative organisation, that looks to use cutting edge technology to help it improve the service it offers. This can mean commercial services are involved in innovation procurements with serving technical and operational fire officers, which can result in the introduction of innovative solutions to modern issues. Day to day activities include:Through a business partnering approach, provide a proactive and responsive procurement service supporting the delivery of GMCA's key, strategic objectives.Support high-profile, complex procurement projects to ensuring they are delivered on-time and on-budget and according to agreed specifications.Be responsible for the delivery of a number of high value contracts and tenders, utilising different routes to market, simultaneously whilst delivering best value for money and achieving cashable savings.Undertake the negotiation and management of strategic contracts and support the contract management arrangements.Undertake collaborative tendering activity with regional and national partners where applicable. Previous experience of working within a procurement function.Experience managing end to end procurement processes and tenders.Ability to build strong trusting relationships with suppliers, clients, customers and colleagues.Self-motivated with ability to prioritise workloads of self to meet deadlines