Secretariat Manager

Secretariat Manager

Reference: PN00016A

Salary: £55,009.00 - £62,860.00 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

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

The Role

This is a pivotal leadership role within the busy Private Office and Secretariat within MOPAC. The post holder will lead a team of officials who deliver MOPAC’s statutory functions such as Freedom of Information Requests, Subject Access Requests, Correspondence, Enquiries and Mayoral Questions.

This post holder oversees all internal governance and acts as a conduit between the organisation and wider secretariat functions. The post holder will work under high pressure and lead the team to high performance.

The successful candidate must have:

• Significant experience of working in a political environment.
• The ability to contribute to strategy and influence at a senior management level, including regular liaison with senior politicians and Advisors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to draft high level and sensitive correspondence and briefings.

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

You can also find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.

If you have a question about this role, please contact Siobhan Williams. siobhan.williams@mopac.london.gov.uk. If your query is about the recruitment process, please contact the HR team via the email below.

Applying for the Role

Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV, accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.

MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information (such as your name, pronouns or any personal information) within your supporting question answers or introductory statement.

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

Political Restriction

Political Restriction: under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011), all MOPAC staff members will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.

Security Vetting Clearance

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. 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

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?

We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.

Got a query on the recruitment process?

If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at HR@mopac.london.gov.uk

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.

Application closing date: Sun, 2 June 2024 - 23:59.

Interview date: 13 and 14 June 2024.