Team Leader - Local Support Services - Counter Terrorism Policing Hq

Job Title:Team Leader - Local Support Services - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £37,289, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £34,448 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £36,864. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: West Brompton

To protect the nation from terrorism, our staff and officers need support behind the scenes. As a Team Leader for Local Support Services, you’ll provide exactly that, with the help of your dedicated team. Ready to support the people who keep the country safe? Join Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) and make your skills count.

AT CTP HQ, staff undertake nationally and internationally important work to protect the UK from threats. Based at the Counter Terrorism Operations Centre (CTOC) you will lead your team to provide a range of business Support Services so these staff can perform at their best.

You can expect a variety of tasks, from managing procurement and accommodation to acting as a link between the CTOC, your Building Management Team (BMT) and CTP staff. You’ll also escort contractors in sensitive areas on-site and recruit more team members if required.

If you enjoy solving problems, liaising with different contacts and developing your team, this could be the role for you. We’re looking for good organisation and efficiency, plus the drive to keep improving. Ideally, you’ll have tackled a similar role before, so you’re strong on administration and communication. Got the talents we’re looking for? Start your application.

Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll benefit from excellent career and professional development.

Job Summary

The Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) is the corporate centre for CT Policing, and provides services to the entire UK CT Policing network, nationally and internationally.

The role holder will be required to manage a team in providing a broad range of business Support Services to staff at CTOC and elsewhere.

Key Tasks

The post holder will be required to do the following:

• To lead and manage the CTOC Building Management Team (BMT) in delivering a broad range of business Support Services to staff based at CTOC and elsewhere.
• Managing the delivery of procurement, building and accommodation management, locker management, and the escorting of contractors whilst working in sensitive areas.
• Undertake day-to-day problem solving, performance management and to support continuous improvement.
• To provide an interface between the CTOC BMT, SO15 & CTP personnel, and staff employed by partner agencies.
• To take an active role in the recruitment of staff when required.

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.

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, 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 22nd April 2024.

Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training

Key Skills

The post holder must have:

• Highly effective communication skills.
• The ability to interact and negotiate with a broad range of stakeholders and customers (internal and external).
• The ability to manage and develop staff and promote effective team working
• The ability to negotiate with senior managers
• The ability to manage customers’ expectations and to prioritise conflicting demands
• A high level of planning and organisational skills
• The ability to lead people through change

Experience

• Working in a customer focused environment
• Experience in accommodation and building management
• Experience of Procurement Processes and compliant routes to purchase
• Managing H&S in the workplace

Desirables

• An understanding of customer service provision
• Awareness of basic health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
• An understanding of building related services