Overview
Thank you for your interest in a role at the MOPAC, and we are excited to hear about your experiences.
Join us to make London a safer city for all.
Do you have a passion for corporate business planning and performance, strategic risk management and programme delivery?
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.
MOPAC’s Corporate Services Directorate drives the delivery of key functions such as finance, shared services, information governance and contracts, procurement, and grants within the organisation’s overall purpose of making London a safer city for all.
As the Head of Planning, Performance and Risk you will lead the development and implementation of MOPAC’s strategic business planning, performance and corporate risk management, and assuring delivery of outcomes in support of MOPAC’s strategic priorities.
The role leads the corporate business planning function and framework, and developing MOPAC’s performance management framework, ensuring high quality, timely reporting through Directorate Leadership Teams and Board.
Other key responsibilities of the role are:
- Leading on MOPAC’s corporate risk management framework and the corporate risk register, reporting to MOPAC Board and the Joint Audit Panel on areas of concern.
- Producing the Annual Governance Statement and the MOPAC Governance Improvement Plan, reporting to MOPAC Board and the Joint Audit Panel on effectiveness of MOPAC’s internal governance.
- Leadership of the Programme Management Office and the Policy and Projects Team ensuring effective and agile deployment of flexible resource across MOPAC to business need.
We are looking for someone who has:
- A passion for driving change for Londoners.
- Experience in a similar cross-functional role, or in project portfolio or programme management, preferably in a public sector organisation.
- Experience of developing and managing the implementation of planning, performance and evaluation processes, and of developing performance indicators and results frameworks.
- Creative thinking and independent judgment
If this sounds like you, then don’t hesitate to find out more about the role through the job description attached below and make an application to join an organisation focused on delivering for Londoners.
Want to find out what it’s like to work with MOPAC?
You can find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.
If you have a question about the role please contact Amana Humayun by emailing amana.humayun@mopac.london.gov.uk. Please do not send applications directly to them as MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process.
If your query is about the recruitment process, please contact HR via the email below instead.
Applying for the Role
Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.
Please note that you will not be able to go back and edit your application once you have pressed the submit button. We advise all candidates to make note of the supplementary questions and draft their answers outside of the recruitment portal.
MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information (such as your name, pronouns or any personal information) within your supporting question answers or introductory statement.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email 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 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 vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. 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
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.
Where are we based?
We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.
Got a query on the recruitment process?
If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at HR@mopac.london.gov.uk.
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. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.
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.
