National HUMINT Unit – Operational Security Advisor – Police Staff - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

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CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters
West Brompton
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING
Band L
Full Time
36 hours per week
Permanent

Job Title: National HUMINT Unit – Operational Security Advisor – Police Staff - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £68,295 which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £65,367 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £70,012 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Empress State Building, West Brompton.

 

Job Summary

  • Supporting the operational planning, delivery and risk management of CT investigations;
  • Being available for advice and consultation on operational matters, providing professional risk management advice and ad hoc analysis of specific operational risks, control and improvement measures;
  • Quality assuring operational plans and advising on cover, communications and tradecraft;
  • Embedding and continuously improving the management framework, supporting CTP to identify risks and manage them effectively.
  • Manage and deliver on a range of risk related Projects, including; IT, Capability & Training;
  • Facilitating subject matter working groups
  • Undertaking research and develop new operational techniques, methods and best practice

Vetting

This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV)] clearance. 

As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process.  Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

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

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV and an online application form. Please note that you should ensure that your document is saved as either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 6th August 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence within 2 weeks

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence To be confirmed.

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Essential Criteria

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to produce comprehensive and clearly structured briefings
  • Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team;

Desirables

  • Be an accredited Prince2 Practitioner and/or be Agile trained
  • Be a Level 3 AET Trainer

Please note:

  • This is a police staff role.
  • This is a national role, and its base location is subject to negotiation for the right candidate.
  • It is an office-based role and opportunities for working from home will be minimal.
  • Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates from across Policing.
  • The successful candidate will be directly employed by CTPHQ.

 

The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
  • We analyse critically at level 3
  • We are innovative and open-minded at level 3
  • We collaborate at level 2
The following values will be tested against during sift:
  • Integrity 
Disability Confident Statement 

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

Read our full disability confidence statement.


This opportunity is closed to applications.