Head of Private Office and Secretariat

MAYORS OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME; City Of London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A government office in London is seeking a dynamic leader for the Head of Private Office and Secretariat role. The ideal candidate will manage a high-performing team and liaise with key partners to ensure strategic communication and alignment. Proven experience in political settings and strong leadership abilities are essential. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in political environments.
• Ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience managing complex relationships.

Responsibilities

• Head the Private Office and Secretariat.
• Lead a high-performing team for strategic advice.
• Act as a liaison between MOPAC and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Head of Private Office and Secretariat

Reference: PN00010A

Salary: £77,325 ~ £86,802 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Application closing date: Sunday, 7 December 2025 - 23:59.

About the role

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

You will lead a high‑performing team responsible for managing strategic advice, internal governance, and democratic accountability functions. Acting as a key liaison between MOPAC, the Mayor’s Office, the Metropolitan Police Service, and other partners, you’ll ensure effective communication, diary management, and policy alignment.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in political environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence at senior levels. You’ll 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 in a fast‑paced, high‑profile setting. Evening and weekend work may be required as part of the duty rota.

Application Process

Candidates need to submit their CV and employment history and must 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 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.

Interview dates

Stakeholder Engagement Panel will take place:

• 8 or 9 January 2026.

Interviews will take place:

• 12 January 2026.

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team via email on [e-mail]