CTP - Compliance & Assurance Operator - Band I

Job Title: CTP - Compliance & Assurance Operator

Salary: £37,744 to £42,631 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £37,744 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £42,631 will be via incremental progression.

Location: Across London

There’s never been a more important time to be working in Counter Terrorism. As threats evolve, we must be prepared and keep our systems protected. As a Compliance & Assurance Operator, you’ll uphold compliance and assurance standards to support national security. Help us keep the country – and everyone in it – safe from terrorism.

This a chance to join the Security Operations Centre (SOC) within Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ)’s Compliance and Assurance (C&A) Pillar. Here, you’ll oversee a number of governance and assurance functions on behalf of CT Policing (CTP) across the UK. You’ll play a crucial role in implementing our overall security strategy, working within a dynamic team. You’ll also be the hub of coordinated efforts to monitor, assess, and defend against cyber attacks and protect CTP assets.

It's a vital role that’s also fairly varied. You could be providing assurance to CT governance bodies one day and helping the regional CTP network to monitor compliance the next. Whatever the task, you’ll draw on your initiative, resilience and drive to give your very best. Experience in the administration of security incidents is essential, although there’ll be every opportunity to learn new skills. 

Along with technical talents, you’ll need a gift for communication. It’s important you can compile reports and present to a range of audiences, including some of the Met Police’s best and brightest.

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.

Job Summary

You will be working within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) under the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) Compliance and Assurance (C&A) Pillar and will oversee a number of governance and assurance functions on behalf of CT Policing (CTP) across the UK. This will include implementing CTPs overall security strategy and act as the central point of collaboration in coordinated efforts to monitor, assess, and defend against attacks and protect the organisations assets.

CTPHQ is the corporate centre for CTP and provides operational and support services to the CTP Network at a national level, including all CT and Protective Security Commands.

The CTP SOC teams as detailed below are currently expanding, so are looking for innovative and highly motivated people with the ability to work independently as well as within a growing team, to help deliver key governance objectives.

The role of the Compliance & Protective Monitoring Unit (CPMU) is to provide security, audit and compliance across all National CT systems to establish associated accreditation requirements. CPMU ensure systems are only accessed by suitably cleared staff and identify, manage and mitigate areas of risk appertaining to National CT systems.

The role of the Information Security Unit (ISU) is to manage and develop new and legacy information systems accreditation services for CTP. ISU undertake Information Assurance projects and initiatives based on business cases or upon request and write and develop Information Assurance policies, standards and guidelines for CTP.

The role of the Physical Security Unit (PSU) is to safeguard CT assets and prevent unauthorised physical access to the CT estate and deny attackers from gaining access. PSU work collaboratively with UKNACE and other advisors to ensure timely security sweeps occur to maintain the integrity of the CT estate with partner accreditation and enhance security through the development of administrative, technical and physical security controls.

The role of the Security Engagement & Coordination Unit (SECU) is to manage the coordinated implementation of the SOCs strategic framework and work plan, both nationally and locally. The SECU will establish mechanisms for regional integration and networking to develop active partnerships across national CTP Compliance functions.

Whilst you will specialise in a specific area, a broad knowledge of Information / Physical Security and risks is desirable to gain a more rounded understanding of the assurance functions and their inter-dependencies. This may involve the opportunity to move posts in other areas within the SOC.

You will be responsible for providing Assurance for Counter Terrorism governance bodies that policies and procedures are adhered to. You will support regions across the CTP Network to establish local mechanisms to continually monitor and maintain compliance. This will involve IT related monitoring and audits, and the ability to collate, interpret and evaluate information to produce detailed reports in a clear format. You will produce high level reports for senior management on assurance activity and findings and provide recommendations for areas which require development.

Within CTP you will have the chance to learn new skills and be part of a dynamic team operating at the highest level of national responsibilities with opportunities for professional development.

Work for us and you could be at the forefront of national security and public safety, working alongside emergency service colleagues, government agencies, intelligence services and the military to help keep all our communities safe.

Key Tasks

The post holder roles will include:

• Monitoring mailboxes and managing enquiries while providing excellent professional services
• Support and ongoing maintenance of accreditation
• Executing and monitoring the pre-defined scripts configured within the Protective Monitoring system
• Escalating any security alerts that occur, following the agreed security processes and procedures
• Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly compliance & assurance checks
• Compilation of events to provide regular daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports
• Managing key records to assure all details are up to date and accurate
• Assisting the assurance plan development process through risk identification and mitigation activities
• Receipt and tracking of security incidents
• Assisting with the development and improvement of policies and processes, including the continual review and improvement of C&A functionality
• Coordination of key meetings and providing minute taking if required
• Providing communications and messaging to relevant stakeholders to inform of any key information
• Assisting with any support for projects and initiatives.

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 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 and online application form.

Completed applications must be submitted by 10th January 2023.

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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