CTP - Public Inquiry Officer - Band D
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Job Summary
- To ensure CT Policing responds in an accurate, clear and timely manner to requests from particular Public Inquiries, mainly the Undercover Policing Inquiry but also in response to other areas of relevant business, including support and advice to CT historic enquiries and Inquests
- To ensure that research reports are completed to a high standard for submission through DLS or Investigative channels to the relevant layers acting for any Public Inquiry, legacy investigation or bespoke research purpose
- To identify and mitigate risks associated with the “revelation and disclosure” of sensitive material
- To ensure that CTP complies with the Inquiry Act 2005
- To ensure that a professional, transparent, and auditable process is followed in relation to research methodology and to uphold MPS reputational values
- To act in support of other CTPHQ tasks and responsibilities as directed by line management.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Liaise with and negotiate with DLS / IRSC about the tasks being passed to CT Policing for resolution.
- Provide guidance and advice to internal/external partners & stakeholders
- Ensure that research and report writing meets mandatory legal time frames
- Maintain a regular dialogue and good working relationship with Inquiry Review and Support Command and Department of Legal Services
- Ensure line managers are made aware of all PILT operational matters particularly high risk issues.
- Through DLS maintain effective relationships with visiting UCPI counsel
- Maintain effective working relationships with Operation Herne and Operation Elter
- Ensure the effective operation of PILT IT systems
Essential Criteria
- Good organisational skills, able to prioritise a busy workload
- Create effective partnerships, working with other units and external agencies
- Problem solving abilities, applying an analytical approach
Desirable Criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work closely with stakeholders
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Ability to manage risk and embrace multi-agency working
- Self-motivated, the ability to work with minimum supervision
- Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Experience of managing risk.
- Knowledge of sensitive intelligence techniques
Vetting and STRAP
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.
To understand this process you must attend an MPS Pre-Recruitment Briefing, which explains NSV and STRAP in more detail. Your selection for this post may be delayed until you have attended this briefing. To book a place on a Pre-Recruitment Briefing or for further information please contact the NCTPHQ Mailbox - STRAP.
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.
Additional Information
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This advert is not open to those candidates who have applied in the past 12 months.
Candidates who wish to apply are encouraged to contact PS Alex Fraser on alex.fraser@met.police.uk for further information on the role.
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Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with 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 ethnic minority groups and females.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.
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