Strategic Mayor's Office Lead

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

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