Greater London Authority
Policy Support and Engagement Officer (FTC)
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About The Role
The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is seeking a motivated and politically aware Policy Support and Engagement Officer to support the Victims' Commissioner for London.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving outcomes for victims of crime by supporting policy development, research, communications, and stakeholder engagement. You will help ensure victims' voices are reflected in decision-making across London's criminal justice system, working on key areas including Violence Against Women and Girls, Modern Slavery, and access to justice.
In this varied role, you will:
- Undertake policy research
- Monitor emerging issues
- Analyse reports and prepare briefings to support the Victims' Commissioner and Policy Advisors
- Support press, communications, and social media activity
- Draft reports, correspondence, newsletters, and presentations
- Coordinate engagement activities including stakeholder meetings, consultation events, and focus groups
- Build effective relationships with a wide range of partners, including the Mayor's Office, GLA, Metropolitan Police Service, justice agencies, voluntary sector organizations, and victims of crime
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We are looking for someone with strong research, writing, and organizational skills, who can manage competing priorities and communicate confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will have experience of producing high-quality written materials, supporting projects or policy work, and developing effective partnerships. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a high-profile team and play a key role in shaping policy and services that improve support and outcomes for victims across London.
Application Process
Candidates must submit their CV and must answer (around 1,500 characters per answer) to the supplementary questions which are:
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- Please describe a time you have had to manage competing priorities in delivering a project or piece of work.
- Please provide an example of your experience in building and maintaining relationships with a group of stakeholders, and details of how you did this.
- Please provide an example of a time when you have developed and led on external messaging or communications on a policy issue.
- Please describe a time that you presented information and provided advice to a senior colleague – how did you influence their view and affect their decision-making.
Selection Process
Interviews are currently planned to take place on 16 September.
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 or the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team via email on [email protected].
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