Overview
Thank you for your interest in a role at the MOPAC. We are excited to hear about your experiences.
Join us to make London a safer city for everyone.
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is looking for a dynamic and creative Digital Communications Officer for a year’s maternity cover to help us demonstrate to Londoners how, through our oversight of the Metropolitan Police and the services we commission, we are helping to make London a safer city for all.
This is a post in a small team, and as such you will be a key contributor to the output from all of MOPAC’s channels, with significant scope for creativity and innovation. We are seeking candidates who are skilled and experienced in digital content creation, including videography and video editing, graphic creation, copywriting, web editing and social media.
The post holder will work with senior leaders and colleagues from across MOPAC, the Greater London Authority, the Met and the services we fund to help tell the stories of their work and the difference they are making for Londoners in a compelling and accessible way.
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.
Application Process
Candidates need to submit their CV and employment history and must answer the supplementary questions which are:
- Tell us about your experience using an DSLR camera to record and video editing software to create high-quality video content for social media
- Tell us about your experience in delivering high quality content to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Tell us about how you approach working independently and as part of a team
- Tell us about your experience in working with and influencing senior stakeholders when creating content
Interview dates
Interviews will take place:
- In-person on Thursday 18 September 2025 between 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
- In person on Tuesday 23 September 2025 between 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
- In person on Wednesday 24 September 2025 between 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
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 this role please contact Paul Rowan (Head of Strategy Development and Communications) at Paul.Rowan@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 an anonymised 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, 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 checks. 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
For employment roles, 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 operate 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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
