Food Programme Officer (£49,621 pro rata)
Food Programme Support Officer (£39,923 pro rata)
Fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until March 2012
We are seeking to appoint a Food Programme Officer and a Food Programme Support Officer to join the Transport and Environment unit at the Greater London Authority.
Successful candidates will have a successful track record of programme delivery and policy development, preferably with experience of working within, and an understanding of, the food agenda in London.  This currently covers a diverse range of issues including:
•    Improving Londoners’ health and reduce health inequalities via the food they eat
•    Reducing the negative environmental impacts of London’s food system
•    Supporting a vibrant food economy
•    Celebrating and promoting London’s food culture
•    Developing London’s food security

Candidates must have good analytical skills and a strong track record of developing evidence-based policy and translating policy into delivery on the ground.
You will work with a range of stakeholders, including members of the London Food Board, providing a strategic lead and supporting the delivery of priority programmes in the Mayor’s Food Strategy.

The posts are immediately available and we are looking for applicants who can start as soon as possible.  We welcome applications from candidates wishing to apply for these posts as a secondment opportunity.
Closing date for completed applications: noon 18th November.

Interviews will take place at City Hall week commencing 23rd November.

Reference: FPO09 (Food Programme Officer) or FSO09 (Food Programme Support Officer).

All the documents required to apply for this post may be downloaded from this page http://www.london.gov.uk/gla/jobs/20091118/fpo09.jsp.
However if you would like a printed job application pack to be sent to you, or require further details, please contact the GLA recruitment team,
quoting the reference number, on 020 7983 4143/4904 or minicom 020 7983 4157 or email glajobs@london.gov.uk.
Please send your application to glajobs@london.gov.uk or:
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