Mayor's Office Manager

Adecco; Croydon; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for a Mayor's Office Manager in Croydon. You will lead the Mayor's Office and provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet, coordinating priorities and ensuring delivery of the Mayor's vision in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

Reporting to the Executive Mayor, you will manage the day-to-day operation, oversee diary management and briefing arrangements, and build relationships across the Council and with external partners to

Qualifications

• Experience working within a political office or supporting senior elected members, executive leaders or high‑profile stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the local government and political landscape
• Excellent organisational, coordination and project management skills
• Experience leading teams and driving high performance
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement under pressure
• Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive approach to identifying issues, removing barriers and delivering outcomes
• Experience operating successfully within a fast‑paced, complex and politically sensitive environment

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the Mayor's Office team
• Providing high‑quality strategic and operational support to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet
• Coordinating political priorities and ensuring delivery against key commitments
• Overseeing executive support, diary management and briefing arrangements
• Managing casework and community engagement activities
• Supporting Cabinet processes and governance arrangements
• Building strong relationships across the Council and with external stakeholders
• Working closely with the Mayor's Policy Adviser, Corporate Management Team and partner organisations to drive progress and outcomes

Job description

Mayor's Office Manager

Location: Croydon, London

Salary: £32.27 per hour PAYE / £43.03 per hour Umbrella

Contract: Temporary Contract, initially for 3 - 6 months with view for further extension We are seeking an exceptional Mayor's Office Manager to lead the Mayor's Office and provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet during a pivotal period for the borough.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the centre of local government, influencing decision‑making, coordinating key priorities and ensuring the successful delivery of the Mayor's vision.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Executive Mayor, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the Mayor's Office and act as a key link between the Mayor, Cabinet Members, senior officers and Council services.

Operating within a fast‑paced and politically sensitive environment, you will ensure that strategic priorities are effectively coordinated, managed and delivered across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Mayor's Office team
• Providing high‑quality strategic and operational support to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet
• Coordinating political priorities and ensuring delivery against key commitments
• Overseeing executive support, diary management and briefing arrangements
• Managing casework and community engagement activities
• Supporting Cabinet processes and governance arrangements
• Building strong relationships across the Council and with external stakeholders
• Working closely with the Mayor's Policy Adviser, Corporate Management Team and partner organisations to drive progress and outcomesAbout You

We are looking for a highly organised, politically astute and resilient professional who thrives in a complex and high‑profile environment.

You will be a natural relationship‑builder with strong judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities while maintaining focus on key objectives.

You will bring:

• Experience working within a political office or supporting senior elected members, executive leaders or high‑profile stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the local government and political landscape
• Excellent organisational, coordination and project management skills
• Experience leading teams and driving high performance
• The ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement under pressure
• Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, removing barriers and delivering outcomes
• Experience operating successfully within a fast‑paced, complex and politically sensitive environmentThis is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of one of London's most dynamic boroughs.

Working alongside the Executive Mayor, Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping policy, supporting decision‑making and ensuring the successful delivery of priorities that matter to Croydon's residents.

If you are motivated by public service, enjoy operating at the centre of decision‑making and have the drive to turn priorities into results, we'd love to hear from you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.