Chief of Staff

at  Independent Office for Police Conduct

JOB SUMMARY

The IOPC is the independent police complaints watchdog for England and Wales. We investigate the most serious complaints and conduct matters involving the police, and we set standards by which the police should handle complaints.
We are going through a period of change and transformation and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chief of Staff reporting directly into our newly appointed Director General. This is a permanent position and the postholder will be based in our Canary Wharf office.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll be an experienced and confident Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff or Chief Advisor with exposure to providing expert advice to a Director General or Chief Executive. You will also have:

• Significant senior management experience in a complex organisation with comparable scope, responsibilities, budget, and resources.
• Experience of liaising with government ministers, Council Leaders, senior community leaders and with the ability to influencing relevant outcomes.
• Experience of working with executive teams and Boards, although not necessarily as an executive.
• Experience of managing complex problems.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• High energy levels, an innovative approach and ability to inspire and enthuse others.
• Evidence of holding to a clear strategy and set of values while responding appropriately to short term challenges and priorities.

You’ll be able to find full details of the role requirements in the job description via the IOPC website.
Benefits

Alongside your salary of £76,078, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £20,541 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 7.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
• Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
• Civil Service pension
• Civil Service maternity leave package
• PAM employee assistance programme
• Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
• Car Leasing Scheme
• Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff:
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours

Things you need to know

SELECTION PROCESS DETAILS

To view the full Job Description and details of how to apply, please visit the IOPC recruitment page.
Interviews are expected to be held w/c 9th or 16th September.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

HE ROLE

You’ll be the principal advisor to the Director General and:

• Provide high level policy, strategic, budgetary and performance delivery advice to the Director General as and when required, ensuring liaison with the relevant Directors and teams within the IOPC.
• Lead, direct, and manage strategic projects commissioned by the Director General ensuring delivery on time and within allocated budget.
• Lead and manage direct reports, including coaching and mentoring to ensure delivery of an effective and efficient Director General Office.
• Ensure that the Director General is fully briefed for all meetings and events including background, potential conflicts as well as key information.
• Occasionally draft presentations and speeches to be delivered by the Director General ensuring that information is accurate and in line with IOPC communication guidelines, and in collaboration with colleagues in the Policy, Communications, and other relevant teams.
• Act as the de facto Executive Director for the Director General’s Office, leading the team to support the Director General to deliver their responsibilities across the IOPC.
• Parliamentary and stakeholder contact in liaison with the Communications, Policy and other relevant IOPC teams.
• Prepare board and committee reports on behalf of the Director General working closely with management board and Head of Governance, so that IOPC governance and decision making supports the effective development and delivery of organisational priorities.
• And so much more.