The London Enterprise Panel is inviting applications to become a member of the London European Structural and Investment Funds Committee (LEC). There are currently four vacancies on the Committee for individuals representing one of the following sectors: Higher Education; Social Enterprise; Employment Support; or Equalities.
The LEC is responsible for advising on the development and delivery of the London European Structural & Investment Funds (ESIF) strategy 2014-20 (available here), ensuring that local strategic aims are considered alongside national strategic and operational objectives; and that maximum impact is achieved through the European Social Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), thereby contributing to the delivery of the national ESF and ERDF Operational Programmes. It is responsible for overseeing the development of an appropriate pipeline of proposals; advising the Greater London Authority on investments; and monitoring performance against targets at the London level.
The Members representing London’s Higher Education, Social Enterprise, Employment Support and Equalities sectors will demonstrate senior and substantial experience. They will focus on their area of expertise and its cross-disciplinary contribution to the economic strengths of the capital. They will have a clear view of the opportunities and challenges facing their sector. They will have the skills and contacts to be able to act as an effective conduit between their sector and the Committee.
The successful candidate will be the individual who best meets the criteria laid out in the role specification.
We are keen to ensure the LEC reflects London’s diversity so we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please download the full Candidate Briefing Pack via this link
These positions are honorary and unremunerated although Members are entitled to be reimbursed, in accordance with the GLA’s Expenses and Benefits Framework, for travel expenses reasonably incurred in performing their role on the Panel.
The appointment will be from late October 2015.
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If you wish to discuss this role please contact Jamie Izzard, Board Secretary to the LEP on 020 7983 4420 or Jamie.Izzard@london.gov.uk
If you require a hardcopy application pack or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the GLA recruitment team by email at glajobs@london.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: midnight on Wednesday 7 October 2015
Interviews will be held at City Hall on Thursday 8 and Thursday 15 October 2015