ReLondon’s unique role allows us to bridge ‘policy to implementation’ gaps and unlock progress to a low carbon circular economy. Policies, solutions and intentions to change behaviour exist, but so too do practical barriers. ReLondon works at this ‘pinch point’, providing the capacity and experience to accelerate change.
We are looking for a strategic leader who can balance the needs of our individual stakeholders with the big picture of social change. Successful partnership working requires the ability to balance listening and leadership, the successful candidate will be a credible and sophisticated communicator, adept at collaboration and able to inspire stakeholders and the team.
An understanding of ReLondon’s work would be helpful, though for this position alignment with our mission is as valuable as technical knowledge. Instead, we are looking for a mixed skillset of strategic vision, commercial acumen, organisational leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement. We are open to candidates from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds and through this process will look to draw out individuals’ vision for ReLondon as much as their relevant experience.
Perhaps most importantly, we are looking for an ambitious and inclusive senior leader to play a central role in the future of ReLondon.
Essential Competencies and Attributes
- Strategic vision and leadership, with the ability to catalyse ReLondon’s impact and create a compelling narrative.
- Entrepreneurialism, commercial acumen and healthy risk appetite, with demonstrable experience of growing income (ideally within a social impact environment).
- Excellent individual communication and stakeholder skills, with demonstrable experience of dealing with a varied stakeholder base.
- Experience of working with local government and/or London-specific experience would be advantageous, either from within the sector or as a partner, with an ability to navigate local government structures.
- Senior leadership experience in a setting of social impact, with responsibility for strategy, people and performance.
- A clear motivation for ReLondon’s mission.
- An inclusive, strategic and pragmatic approach to executive leadership, with an evidenced commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Ability to be effective in a complex and cross-party political environment.
- Experience working within a policy / advocacy environment would be beneficial.