Contract details: Permanent. Full time. Hybrid working. Some mandatory office days required.

Matrix Working

These roles operate within a matrix working structure in our wider Policy team, collaborating across functional and project-based teams to achieve shared goals and deliver results that support our Shared Ambitions for London and Londoners.

Team members are expected to work flexibly across functions and policy areas, contributing their expertise where needed and supporting policy and project related priorities in a collaborative and responsive way.

• Interviews: 3 September 2025

Job Introduction

London Councils is seeking two exceptional individuals to join our team as Associate Directors , one role with an initial focus on health, wellbeing and prevention , and one role on improvement and public service reform .

As an Associate Director, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping and delivering policy that supports London boroughs to improve outcomes for residents. You will lead high-profile projects, engage with senior stakeholders across government and the public sector, and contribute to the development of innovative, evidence-based policy solutions.

Why Join Us?

At London Councils, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that champions innovation and improvement across London’s local government. You’ll have the opportunity to shape policy at a city-wide level and make a real difference to the lives of Londoners.

This is an exciting time to join London Councils. Policy agendas at all levels of government are aligning around shared priorities on public service reform, mission and outcomes driven government, use of technology and AI, and devolution and local government reorganisation.

Role Responsibility

Working within London Councils’ Policy Team, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies aligned with London local government priorities.
• Represent London boroughs in strategic discussions with government, the GLA, and other key partners.
• Lead and mentor policy and project staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Drive forward reform agendas in, ensuring London’s voice is heard in national debates.

This is a politically restricted post, under Section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Read about the job activities in more detail in the Job Description and Person Specification document attached below.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re seeking experienced policy professionals who:

• Have a strong track record of leading complex policy initiatives in a political environment.
• Can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Are strategic thinkers with excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are committed to continuous improvement.

Our Recruitment Approach

All applications will be processed using a blind sifting method. This means that personal identifying details will be removed to ensure fair and unbiased shortlisting of applications.

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates during the recruitment process.

About the Company

London Councils is the collective of London local government, the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. They come together through London Councils to work in collaboration to deliver their shared ambitions for London and Londoners.

Through lobbying, collaboration and partnership, we ensure the voice of the London boroughs are united, and heard at a local, regional and national level.

We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge (HEB) and London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).

• Salary Starting salary - £63,621 per annum
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference londoncouncils/TP/102/150
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 24 August, 2025
• Job Category Corporate Management Team
• Business Unit London Councils
• Location 4th Floor, 12 Arthur Street, London, United Kingdom