Head of MPS Oversight - Workforce & Professionalism

Head of MPS Oversight - Workforce & Professionalism

Reference: MOPAC: PN00044A

Grade: 3

Salary: £77,325 £86,802 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join MOPAC and contribute to shaping policing and crime policy in the largest police force area in England and Wales. The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is responsible for fulfilling the Mayor of London's role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London. It is led by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime and undertakes a broad range of duties, working with the Mayor of London and The Metropolitan Police Service to build a safer London.

The Head of MPS Oversight - Workforce and Professionalism will report to the Head of Oversight and Performance, and work closely with MOPAC Directors, Chief Executive and the Deputy Mayor to develop MOPAC's policies for key policing issues.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the Mayor's Police and Crime Plan by increasing public confidence and efficiency of the MPS. They will lead on MOPAC's statutory responsibilities in exercising oversight of MPS workforce and professionalism, including those that relate to equalities, diversity and inclusion.

They will also develop and maintain effective governance arrangements supporting strategic oversight of the MPS at the most senior level.

Principle Accountabilities include:

1. Produce the MPS oversight strategy for effectiveness and legitimacy, in particular, relation to culture, workforce and professional standards.
2. Advisor to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime and MOPAC Chief Executive on culture, workforce and professional standards, in their statutory duty to hold the Commissioner to account.
3. Lead advisor to the Chief Executive and DMPC in holding the MPS and Commissioner to account for the effective discharge of statutory duties relating to equality, diversity and inclusion for the workforce of the MPS.
4. Lead the development and maintenance of robust procedures for discharging MOPAC's statutory responsibilities in respect of professional standards and complaints including:

• The appointment of Legally Qualified Advisors and Independent Panel Members; arranging Police Appeals Tribunals and Pension forfeiture arrangements.
• The complaint review function, as set out in Home Office Regulations.
• Managing complaints against the Commissioner as the principal advisor to the Chief Executive and DMPC in their decision making.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A strong understanding of policing and the criminal justice system.
• Extensive experience of working in in complex policy areas, balancing priorities and understanding operational and political risk.
• The ability to analyse a wide variety of complex information in order to develop innovative solutions to problems and to understand performance.
• Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to explain complex operational and legal matters in simple terms and engage audiences at all levels of MOPAC and its stakeholders.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders across a complex stakeholder environment.

Want to find out what it's like to work with MOPAC?

You can also find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.

If you are interested in the position and would like further details, please contact James Bottomley,

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process please contact a member of the HR team via email on

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit their CV and employment history (more information below), and answer the supplementary questions, which are:

• Strategic thinking - what do you think are the strategic priorities for the role.
• Leadership - outline your experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams in a complex environment.
• Change management - please outlie, by way of an example, your approach to managing change
• Performance management - please provide an example of when you have brought together complex information from a range of sources to inform decision making. What was the outcome.
• Stakeholder management - explain through an example of your work, how you build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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

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

We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview with 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.

Application closing date: Sunday, 24 November 2024 - 23:59.

Interviews: TBC