Help shape London’s new Data for London platform and develop London’s first Data Strategy - Be a member of the Mayor’s inaugural Data for London Advisory Board

The Mayor of London is inviting applications from across the private, public, and third sectors to join the inaugural Data for London Advisory (DfLA) Board.  The Board will be an independent, multi-sector leadership group that will coordinate and focus action on data use and access across the public and private sector in London. Board Members will play a pivotal role in shaping London's new Data for London platform as a central registry of data for the capital, and the development of London’s first Data Strategy.

The Board will consist of up to 17 Members in total, 11 of which will represent specific organisations in London and be directly appointed. Members will have demonstrated leadership, influence or experience in the collection, use, and/or analysis of data in London and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by an increasingly data rich environment and an increasingly joined up data ecosystem.

We are keen to ensure that members are as diverse as London’s communities, bringing excellent knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing London.  We are looking for applications from candidates with expertise and experience in data science, data ethics, place management, security, public engagement, and journalism.

The work of the inaugural DfLA Board will be guided by the principles set out in the Mayor’s Emerging Technology Charter and build upon the excellent work of the Smart London Board, which was formally wrapped up in 2021.

How to apply

For essential information on the roles and application criteria, please read the RECRUITMENT PACK

Candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides). Please ensure your Supporting Statement clearly addresses the criteria listed under ‘Selection Criteria’ in the Recruitment Pack.

We aim to achieve a diverse breadth of skills within the Data for London Advisory Board. Appointments will be made with the breadth of skills across the Board, as well as the strength of the individual applications in mind.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset, the GLA strives to reflect London’s diversity across all appointments. As such, we strongly welcome applications from underrepresented sections of the community, in terms of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

If you have any queries about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Julia Thomson at Julia.Thomson@london.gov.uk  in the first instance.

If you have any queries regarding the application process or if you require information in an alternative format, please email Andrew.Baxter@london.gov.uk quoting reference DLB22.

Appointments are subject to confirmation by the Mayor of London.

Application closing date: Sunday 12 June 2022 at 23:59 GMT

Interview dates: Week commencing 27 June 2022

To apply please click the ‘apply button’ below to complete the online application form.