Job Description:

Mayor's Office Manager

• Location: Croydon, London
• Salary: £32.27 per hour PAYE / £43.03 per hour Umbrella
• Contract: Temporary Contract, initially for 3 - 6 months with view for further extension

We are seeking an exceptional Mayor's Office Manager to lead the Mayor's Office and provide strategic and operational support to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet during a pivotal period for the borough.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the centre of local government, influencing decision-making, coordinating key priorities and ensuring the successful delivery of the Mayor's vision.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Executive Mayor, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Mayor's Office and act as a key link between the Mayor, Cabinet Members, senior officers and Council services.

Operating within a fast-paced and politically sensitive environment, you will ensure that strategic priorities are effectively coordinated, managed and delivered across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Mayor's Office team
• Providing high-quality strategic and operational support to the Executive Mayor and Cabinet
• Coordinating political priorities and ensuring delivery against key commitments
• Overseeing executive support, diary management and briefing arrangements
• Managing casework and community engagement activities
• Supporting Cabinet processes and governance arrangements
• Building strong relationships across the Council and with external stakeholders
• Working closely with the Mayor's Policy Adviser, Corporate Management Team and partner organisations to drive progress and outcomes

About You

We are looking for a highly organised, politically astute and resilient professional who thrives in a complex and high-profile environment.

You will be a natural relationship-builder with strong judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate competing priorities while maintaining focus on key objectives.

You will bring:

• Experience working within a political office or supporting senior elected members, executive leaders or high-profile stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the local government and political landscape
• Excellent organisational, coordination and project management skills
• Experience leading teams and driving high performance
• The ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement under pressure
• Outstanding communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, removing barriers and delivering outcomes
• Experience operating successfully within a fast-paced, complex and politically sensitive environment

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future of one of London's most dynamic boroughs.

Working alongside the Executive Mayor, Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping policy, supporting decision-making and ensuring the successful delivery of priorities that matter to Croydon's residents.

If you are motivated by public service, enjoy operating at the centre of decision-making and have the drive to turn priorities into results, we'd love to hear from you.

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