We look for talented people who share Our Values.
- We are passionate about London – its history, culture and creativity. We work to build a vibrant future for London and for the UK. We are proud to serve our city.
- We are enterprising – we are curious, creative and resilient. We work with partners and the market to achieve our mission for London. We generate profit to reinvest in London’s future growth.
- We are inclusive – we champion diversity internally and externally. We strive to reflect the city we represent. We create communities where people feel valued and belong.
Skills, Experience and Behaviours
Essential
- Leadership: An established senior leader who can nurture an inclusive, enterprising culture which is ambitious for L&P and for London. A team player who builds strong, trusted working relationships with peers.
- Delivery: Able to lead a team to deliver high quality operations services. Experience of leading at least one of a finance, HR or technology function. A track record of successful change management and service improvement.
- Strategy: Able to operate effectively at senior levels in a fast-paced, public-private, politically sensitive and international setting. Can think strategically about abstract concepts and communicate them clearly, in writing and in person.
- Technology and data: Able to shape a technology and data strategy and to communicate clearly how it helps to achieve the organisation’s mission. Experience of using technology and/or data to transform services. Embraces innovation and helps others to build their confidence.
- Personal growth: Demonstrates self-awareness, frequently seeking out challenges and opportunities to improve both personal and organisational performance.
- Communication: Is a clear, engaging and inspiring communicator, able to convey a motivating and compelling sense of purpose and direction to key audiences. Builds senior relationships and is an effective influencer.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a similar Chief Operating Officer type role – particularly leading a technology function.
- Experience in a mixture of public and private sectors, or a social enterprise
- Experience leading a major premises project including commercial negotiation, fit-out and operating a public space