CTP - Business Support and Secretariat Officer - Band D

Job Title: CTP - Business Support and Secretariat Officer

Salary: £32,194 to £34,452 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £32,194 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £34,452 will be via incremental progression.

Location: Across London

Did you know your administrative skills could help protect the UK?

With the ongoing terrorist threat, there has never been a more important time to support Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) by working behind the scenes. As a Business Support and Secretariat Officer, you’ll help us make better use of data in our critical national security mission. Join us and play your part in keeping the country safe.

Data has the power to transform the way we combat terrorist threats. That’s why we’ve built an advanced Data & Analysis team, governed by expert Boards. As Business Support & Secretariat Officer, you’ll be part of a growing team, supporting these Boards so they can give their best; a task that will place you at the heart of the CTP network. 

Your main task will be to manage logistics and administration for the Digital, Data, and Analysis & Technology (DDAT) Board and CTP Data Board. Think minute-taking at meetings, following up actions points and circulating papers. You’ll also help to design and maintain the Data & Analysis Delivery Plan, develop Management Information and create communications. As you’ll be based at the hub of the Data & Analysis team, you’ll need to be good with people, with strong communication skills.

You’ll also need to be highly organised, computer-literate and driven to meet deadlines. If you thrive in a busy, fast-paced team, this could be the ideal career step.

Now more than ever is the time to join the Met Police. We want our team to be representative of our country and are looking to recruit people who understand and reflect the diverse communities we engage with every day.

Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll also benefit from excellent career and professional development. If you’re looking to progress, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the running of the DDAT and Data Board. You will manage the logistics and other arrangements for each of these boards. You will manage the commissioning and circulation of papers. You will produce high-quality minutes and ensure any follow-up actions are progressed. And you will work with the Band C Board Secretariat to identify opportunities for improving the running of the boards.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the Data & Analysis Delivery Plan. You will monitor key initiatives across the Pillar, flagging any risks and dependencies, and record progress updates working closely with the Band C Strategy and Service Design.
• Support the development of relevant Management Information. You will contribute to the design and maintenance of the dashboards, process diagrams and governance documentation.
• Develop communications products. You will work with the Band C DDAT Secretariat and Strategy Lead to develop a range of comms products for board members and wider stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipswith staff and officers within the Data Pillar, other CTPHQ units, the CT Network, Specialist Operations, other relevant areas of the MPS and with external stakeholders. You will also be responsible for tracking all D&A Pillar finances and coordinating recruitment for the team.
• Working collaboratively across the team to provide other business admin support. You will work with other Band Ds and providing resilience when required. And support activities such as maintaining the Data Pillar corporate shared document system; ensure financial records are up-to-date; and support pillar-wide recruitment activity.

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) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; and must undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post. If you do not obtain DV once in post you may be subject to a posting or redeployment process. 

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 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).

Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 7th October 2022.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

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