About the role
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is the organisation through which the Mayor of London exercises his role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London and is led by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. MOPAC undertakes a broad range of statutory duties and works closely with the Mayor of London, DeputyMayorand Metropolitan Police Service to deliver the priorities that will create safer London communities.
MOPAC isseekinga dynamic and strategic leaderfor thePrivate Office.This pivotal role supports the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC) and the Chief Executive Officer in deliveringtheMayor’smanifesto and prioritiesofmaking London a safer city for all.
Providingoversight and operational leadershipfor the Private Officeteam, you will act as a key liaisionbetween MOPAC, the Mayor’s Office, the Metropolitan Police Service, and other partners,ensuringhigh standards of communication, organisation, administration and policy alignment.
The main responsibilities of the role:
- Develop andmaintaineffective partnerships with a wide range of specialist stakeholders with the aim to deliverMOPAC’s vision andagainst The Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan
- Ensuring the provision of quality advice to the Deputy Mayor and CEO on strategy and policy issuesrelevant to MOPAC’s priorities.
- Manage systems and processes related to briefings, Mayoral Questions, correspondence, FOIs, etc
- Ensuring thataccurateandtimelyminutes are provided forallDMPC’smeetings both internal and external with a focus on continuous improvement
We’re looking for someone with proven experience in political environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels.Youwill need todemonstrateleadership, strategic thinking, anda track recordof managing complex relationships and systems.
This role requires resilience, discretion, and the ability tooperateand prioritise in a fast-paced, high-profile setting. Evening and weekend work may berequiredas part of the duty rota.
Application Process
Candidates must submit their CV and employment history and must answer (using around 1,500 characters per answer) the supplementary questions which are:
- Please provide evidence of when you have had to manage relationships with multiple, high-level stakeholders, including political figures and external partners
- Please tell us about a time where you have had to manage a team in a fast-paced and reactive environment.
- Pleaseprovidean example of when you have toprovidestrategic advice that was likely to be unwelcome to a to a senior leader or political figure, informed by a wider organisational or policy context.
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