Head of Private Office in London

Thank you for your interest in a role at the MOPAC. We are excited to hear about your experiences.

Join us to make London a safer city for everyone.

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, Deputy Mayor and Metropolitan Police Service to deliver the priorities that will create safer London communities.

MOPAC is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the Private Office. This pivotal role supports the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC) and the Chief Executive Officer in delivering the Mayor’s manifesto and priorities of making London a safer city for all.

Providing oversight and operational leadership for the Private Office team, you will act as a key liaision between MOPAC, the Mayor’s Office, the Metropolitan Police Service, and other partners, ensuring high standards of communication, organisation, administration and policy alignment.

The main responsibilities of the role:

• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of specialist stakeholders with the aim to deliver MOPAC’s vision and against The Mayor's Police and Crime Plan
• Ensuring the provision of quality advice to the Deputy Mayor and CEO on strategy and policy issues relevant to MOPAC’s priorities.
• Manage systems and processes related to briefings, Mayoral Questions, correspondence, FOIs, etc
• Ensuring that accurate and timely minutes are provided for all DMPC’s meetings 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. You will need to demonstrate leadership, strategic thinking, and a track record of managing complex relationships and systems.

This role requires resilience, discretion, and the ability to operate and prioritise in a fast-paced, high-profile setting. Evening and weekend work may be required as 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:

1. Please provide evidence of when you have had to manage relationships with multiple, high-level stakeholders, including political figures and external partners
2. Please tell us about a time where you have had to manage a team in a fast-paced and reactive environment.
3. Please provide an example of when you have had to provide strategic advice that was likely to be unwelcome to a to a senior leader or political figure, informed by a wider organisational or policy context.
4. Please provide evidence of how you facilitated effective decision-making within an organisation either through internal governance or democratic accountability functions.

Want to find out what it’s like to work with MOPAC?

You can find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website

Please ensure you read the Candidate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document attached to the vacancy as it contains key information regarding the recruitment process.

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team via email on HR@mopac.london.gov.uk.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in an engagement exercise and an interview during the week commencing 23 November 2026. Candidates who are successful at that stage will progress to a second-stage interview with the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme, you must email HR@mopac.london.gov.uk with the subject "MOPAC Application *JOB TITLE* DCS" and state your name within the email body. All candidates must type DCS in the relevant box within the application form to confirm their understanding of what is required (regardless of if they are applying under the scheme or not).

Applying for the Role

Please ensure you read the Candidate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document attached to the vacancy as it contains key information regarding the recruitment process, security vetting clearance requirements, sponsorship, office location and attendance and others.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email HR@mopac.london.gov.uk.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Please see information within main advert.

Security Vetting Clearance

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security checks. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.

Reward and Benefits

For employment roles, in addition to an excellent salary and civil service pension with 28.97% employer contribution, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 32.5 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan and flexible working arrangements.

Where are we based

Staff work at an office location for at least 40% of their working hours, which may differ depending on the role requirements. We are planning to move to a new office location 5-minute walk from our current office at Union Street. This will be towards the end of 2026.

We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview to any applicant that declares that they have a disability, providing they meet the minimum standards for the job role. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Corporate Benefits