Senior Advisor to CEO

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32.5 days' annual leave

interest free season ticket loan

flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is seeking an experienced adviser to work at the heart of the organisation, supporting the Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team. In a fast-paced, high-profile environment you will help oversee progress on key priorities and ensure strong relationships with stakeholders.

The role requires strategic thinking, political awareness and excellent communication, with line management of the executive support function to support delivery across

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO and, where required, support engagement with the DMPC and Mayor's Office on issues relevant to MOPAC's priorities.
• Produce, contribute to and draft as necessary reports, briefings, presentations, speeches and statements for the CEO, DMPC and Mayor.
• Leading on the delivery of priority, cross-cutting projects at the CEO's request, to ensure MOPAC's strategic aims are met
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of specialist stakeholders

Job description

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.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime. In a fast-paced, 'no day the same' team, you will be advising and supporting the MOPAC Chief Executive and MOPAC Corporate Management Team in their oversight of the organisation and progress of key priorities.

You will a key player in ensuring the MOPAC's priorities are met and relationships with specialist stakeholders are developed and maintained. You will line manage the executive support function to ensure an effective performance and delivery to MOPAC's Directors.

The main responsibilities of the role:

• Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO and, where required, support engagement with the DMPC and Mayor's Office on issues relevant to MOPAC's priorities.
• Produce, contribute to and draft as necessary reports, briefings, presentations, speeches and statements for the CEO, DMPC and Mayor.
• Leading on the delivery of priority, cross-cutting projects at the CEO's request, to ensure MOPAC's strategic aims are met
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of specialist stakeholders

We are looking for a passionate individual who embodies MOPAC's values and is dedicated to the work done by MOPAC. You should have experience of working in a complex political organisation or similar complex, high profile organisation and providing advice on a complex, wide range of topics.

Selection Process

The process will involve an interview and may include an assessment. Please note that interviews are currently planned to take place week commencing 26 October 2026.

Applying for the Role

MOPAC operates in a dynamic environment and requires a flexible workforce able to respond to changing priorities. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to work across functions as require

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 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.

• 32.5 days' annual leave
• interest free season ticket loan
• flexible working arrangements

Where are we based?

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

We are planning to relocate our office at the end of the year to a new location, an approximate five-minute walk from our current premises.

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.

London's diversity

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.