Why work for us?

Why work for us?

As part of our team you’ll enjoy a challenging and rewarding job, working to improve the lives of Londoners. In return, we do all we can to help you make the most of life too.

Rewarding

As well as competitive salaries within grading bands, we offer generous annual leave - 30 days in addition to statutory public holidays - and pension schemes.

To help you balance both work and home commitments, we offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including a flexible hours scheme, job-sharing and remote working.

Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

  • interest free season ticket loan
  • interest free bicycle loan
  • interest free tenancy deposit loan
  • interest free gym loans
  • cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
  • childcare voucher salary sacrifice scheme
  • health screening

Developing

You’ll find plenty of ways to realise your potential here, with a range of professional, career and personal development opportunities.

It all starts with a comprehensive induction programme, and continues with mentoring, courses and other learning resources to
help you grow your skills and expertise. Our investment in our people also includes access to secondments, leadership development opportunities and funding for accredited qualifications.

And because we know that everyone develops in different ways, we’ll support you with flexible learning methods that suit your individual preferences and needs.

Socialising

We pride ourselves on providing great working conditions. But there’s more to life with us than work. We also get to enjoy a variety of social and sporting activities, based out of the City Hall office near London Bridge.

There is a diverse range of clubs and interest groups that you can sign up to, including the GLA football team, cricket team, running club and film club. The GLA social committee also organises events throughout the year, including quiz nights and themed evenings in London’s Living Room.

You can also get involved in our active staff networks including the Women’s Network, LGBT+ network and Wellbeing Network.