MOPAC is recruiting for an exciting new Briefings Officer role, situated in the heart of London Government.
Working alongside the Briefings Manager, the Briefings Officer will perform a crucial role supporting the Deputy Mayor of Policing and Crime, the Mayor of London and the MOPAC CEO. The postholder will ensure these stakeholders are provided with high-quality and timely briefing materials on policing and crime issues.
The role requires close working with colleagues from across the organisation to ensure MOPAC principals and the Mayor of London have the information they need.
Excellent writing skills are essential for this role, as is a close attention to detail and the ability and confidence to work at pace.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants build experience and develop their career by working on the front line of London politics and Government. Development and training opportunities will be available.
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.
Want to find out what it’s like to work with MOPAC?
Read our interviews with Havana Wellings-Longmore (Community Engagement Officer)
You can also find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.
If you have a question about this role please contact Isabel Collinson, Isabel.collinson@mopac.london.gov.uk / vicki.butler@mopac.london.gov.uk
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process please contact a member of the HR team via email on 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 members of staff of MOPAC 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 8 weeks to be completed. Applicants will also need to have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.
Reward and Benefits
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 32.5 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, civil service pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.
Applying for the role
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This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. If this sounds like you, please click on the apply button. Please ensure your Supporting Statement clearly addresses the essential criteria and competency framework.
Where are we based?
The team is usually based at City Hall (SE1 2AA) but we are currently working from home in the main, however this may change over the coming months.
The Mayor has announced that City Hall will be relocating from More London (London Bridge) to the Crystal Building in the Royal Docks. It is likely that most the post will be based at Union Street (near London Bridge) and/or at The Crystal Building (from January 2022). Further information on the relocation announcement, can be found here.
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.
Please note we do not accept CV’s for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply please click the "Apply" button.