Policy & Commissioning Officer

Policy & Commissioning Officer

Reference: MOPAC - PN00197A

Salary: £48,112.00 £54,939.00 per annum

Grade: 6

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time

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.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the development of policy, commissioning services, and building and maintaining effective relationships with partners, to deliver across the Safer Children and Young People portfolio. This will include actively supporting the delivery of the Mayor's Police and Crime Plan (PCP) for London and working to safeguard children and young adults

With an understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, you will support the commissioning of services and development of policies that impact on the outcomes for Londoners in our strategies, ensuring the disproportionate impact and specific needs of minoritised communities are addressed.

Supporting key policy areas, you will be producing briefings and submissions with policy options and advice to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, and senior officers across MOPAC and City Hall.

We are looking for candidates with policy, commissioning or partnership skills and experience to deliver for Londoners.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an understanding or interest in issues affecting children and young adults who have experienced violence, exploitation and abuse.
• Has experience of policy development and implementation.
• Has knowledge of evidence-based commissioning.
• Has experience of developing and managing projects at pace, working flexibly to meet organisational priorities.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.

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Application Process

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

1. Please give an example of where you have successfully developed and implemented a policy or programme in your area of responsibility.
2. Explain through an example of your work how you have built effective relationships with stakeholders.
3. Please provide an example of when you have provided analysis, advice and/or guidance to enable a colleague(s) to better understand an issue or address a wider audience to understand a complex or sensitive issue.
4. The post holder will be required to effectively deliver against multiple programme areas simultaneously. Please provide an example of a time when you have had to deliver against competing priorities.

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.

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: Tuesday, 26 November 2024 - 23:58.

Interview date: TBC