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SalaryThe starting salary is £43,227, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £40,386 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £45,615. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
The current threat from terrorism to the UK (and overseas) is different to anything we have faced before, requiring a quick response to a constantly changing threat. This makes a career within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) like no other and gives you the chance to make a real contribution to keeping our citizens safe – both at home and abroad.
Bringing your specialist skills, you will help deliver and support complex and interlinked projects that deliver effective Counter Terrorism measures.You will be based within a small specialist team which is a part of CTPHQ (NaCTSO-Weapons of Terrorism Unit). As a unit you will be involved in providing advice and guidance in relation to radiological sources, biological materials, explosive pre cursors and poisons amongst other areas.
The role includes liaison with government departments and agencies, emergency services, senior police managers across the regional CT network and industry associates across the UK. There is responsibility for training, performance management and quality assurance across the Protect and Prepare Network including that of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA), their regional supervisors, and CT Awareness Advisors (CTAA).
To carry out this important role, you will use your excellent communication skills to deliver updates, advice and guidance (through presentations and written reports) to audiences of senior police officers, government officials, security professionals and stakeholders, whilst promoting, supporting and developing initiatives through innovation and collaboration.
The challenges of this role will require you to be self-motivated and work with the minimum of supervision, prioritising and managing a high workload while delivering key updates and projects on time. You will inform this work with your understanding of the current terrorist threat to the UK and an unwavering commitment to keeping the UK safe.
The successful candidate will be required to achieve and maintain DV vetting; therefore, any offer of employment is contingent on the successful applicant passing the clearance process, which currently takes approximately 6-12 months.
The post and NaCTSO, also support the functions of the National Coordinator Protect and Prepare (NCPP) as required, which is part of the CT Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ).
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
All appointments are subject to the post holder satisfying the highest levels of security clearance at the time of appointment and for the duration of the secondment agreement. Failure to achieve such clearance or removal of such clearance will result in termination of the secondment agreement and the post holder will be returned to their Home Force/Home Organization. This does not affect your statutory right.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, and including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV and an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 24th April 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £43,227.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
