London is a fantastic place, a global city of extraordinary talent, diversity and complexity with the MPS serving nine million Londoners across 620 square miles and the millions of commuters and visitors to the city. The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, headed by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC) on behalf of the Mayor of London, is responsible for setting policing and crime priorities for London, holding the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to account and working with partners to ensure that crime goes down and criminal justice outcomes are improved.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner is committed to renewing policing by consent and will deliver more trust, less crime and high standards, whilst responding to Baroness Casey’s report, the HMICFRS Engage process and increase public confidence in policing in London. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner is committed to renewing policing by consent and will deliver more trust, less crime and high standards, whilst responding to Baroness Casey’s report, the HMICFRS Engage process and increase public confidence in policing in London. MOPAC is also committed to ensuring that Londoners are served by an efficient and effective police force. Transparent, fair and robust arrangements for police officer discipline are an important way of inspiring public confidence in the high professional standards and ethical values of our police.
This is an opportunity to be involved in one of the most important responsibilities in policing – by providing greater transparency and independence whilst upholding the high professional standards the public expects from our police service. You will support misconduct panels for the Metropolitan Police Service, the City of London Police, and the Ministry of Defence Police.
These panels preside over serious misconduct cases, in what is an important aspect of the disciplinary rules that govern the police.
The role of Independent Panel Member is open to individuals who can demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, self-confidence and the ability to take a balanced, open-minded and objective approach to the issues presented. Applicants must currently live in London and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the diverse and complex nature of London and its various communities. Candidates must also have an understanding of the need for high standards of conduct in the police service and a commitment to fairness and equality. Previous experience of participating in disciplinary panels, and an understanding of employment law are both desirable.
Independent Panel Members will attend hearings as and when required
- the time commitment is variable but is likely to consist of between 6-10 hearings per year with hearings generally lasting between four to seven days.
The qualities sought include integrity and independence of mind, commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, sound judgement and objective approach to issues presented.
Independent Panel Members will need to be available to attend frequent Metropolitan Police misconduct hearings in London, and every now and then, hearings for the City of London Police and the Ministry of Defence Police.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo security vetting and mandatory training. Serving or former personnel of MOPAC, Office of Police and Crime Commissioners or police forces should not apply. Candidates will not be able to serve as a magistrate while undertaking the IPM role.
The locations for hearings are Sutton, Hammersmith and Fulham and Southwark.
Candidates must be willing to travel to each of these locations and any other location within the Metropolitan Police District which may be used to facilitate future hearings. The City of London Police and Ministry of Defence Police will have different locations, to be advised.
Appointments will be made on a five-year term, with the possibility of a second term. We may consider further terms as approved locally. Security clearance and attendance at training events is a mandatory condition of appointment for these posts.
The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Monday 24th March.
For more information please see our microsite: https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/mopac
Interview selection panels will be scheduled during week commencing 28th April and 2nd May.
- Andrew Timlin
