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.
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Do you want to play a role in making London safer, through the generation of insights from service evaluations and social research projects? The MOPAC Evidence & Insight unit is hiring a Principal Research Officer and is seeking a talented programme manager.
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.
Working within MOPAC, Evidence & Insight is the dedicated in-house analytics team consisting of experienced analysts and researchers conducting performance analytics, social research and public opinion surveys, all for the purpose of best supporting MOPAC and ensuring evidence is at the centre of policy to make London safer. Read more about the team here MOPAC data and statistics | London City Hall.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in a dynamic team dedicated to equipping the organisation with insights to make evidence-based decisions and supporting MOPAC in achieving its statutory aims.
Selected responsibilities would include:
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Playing a role in leading and developing the Social Research and Evaluation team within MOPAC.
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Expertise in research, analytics, and evaluations (i.e., evaluation methods, visualisation, qualitative research methods, quantitative research methods and statistics).
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Attending, contributing to and presenting at MOPAC / MPS corporate (and other public scrutiny) boards and similar Policy meetings where required.
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 Paul Dawson (Paul.Dawson@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
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.
We will not be using information from CVs for shortlisting scoring and candidates will only be assessed against our application criteria.
If we receive a large number of applications, we may choose to shortlist on the lead question, the first supplementary question.
We would also advise candidates to avoid using Chat GPT in preparing answers.
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.
