Higher Intelligence Analyst - Training - Band C - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

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

Job Title: Higher Intelligence Analyst - Training - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: £39,469 to £47,089 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £39,469 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £47,089 will be via incremental progression.

Location: West Brompton

 

Our Analysts and Researchers perform a vital role, identifying threats to the nation. As a Higher Intelligence Analyst, you’ll make sure they’re expertly trained so Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) can keep the country safe. With your help, our professionals will learn, enhance their knowledge and progress their careers. Get the satisfaction of helping colleagues develop – and protecting the UK. 

Want to use your skills for the greater good? As part of our team, you’ll equip CTP staff with the expertise to deal with the volatile threat posed by terrorism. Day to day, you’ll design, develop and deliver bespoke national training programmes for Analysts and Researchers, including a full suite of training course materials to support delivery. You’ll also help staff advance by developing career pathways.

With national safety at stake, it’s vital that Analysts and Researchers get the best training around. That means introducing the latest techniques and working with a range of partner agencies to keep CTP training at the cutting-edge. Technical expertise is therefore essential, but clear communication will be just as important. If you’re organised, team-focused and up to speed with new training methodologies, bring your skills to CTP.

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

Working to the Learning and Development Lead for CT Policing, the Higher Intelligence Analyst Trainer will be responsible for the production, development and delivery of bespoke training packages to CT Intelligence Analyst and Researchers. This includes delivering established training programs and working with subject matter experts to develop new training packages that ensure analysts and researchers are fully equipped to deal with the volatile threat from terrorism. The role will also focus on the development and implementation of defined Career Pathways to support the Professional Development of all A&R staff. There will be a requirement to work closely with partner agencies, both nationally and internationally, to ensure the CTP network is at the forefront of analytical training.

Key Tasks

The post holder will be required to do the following:

  • Design, deliver and develop national training programmes for CT Analysts and Researchers (including the production of a full suite of training course materials to support delivery) in order that staff are trained in the collection and analysis (using Structured Analytic Techniques) of information and intelligence when dealing with national security policing.
  • Develop and implement new training delivery methods and techniques in line with current thinking regarding the most effective training modalities and based on A&R staff requirements and preferences.
  • Support the development and implementation of career pathways for A&R employees within CTP, ensuring there is a clear and appropriate professional development process in place.
  • Act as a role model to both the network and other national intelligence organisations and their partners in the training of analysis techniques. Develop professional knowledge of analytical and research techniques to ensure that national developments are taken account of and best practice is maintained and disseminated.
  • Represent CTP on national CT analysis training matters at meetings within and outside the unit and liaise with all contacts and outside agencies in respect of analysis training activity, in order to maintain and enhance the profile of this area of work at a national level.
  • Maintain relationships and liaison with UK partners such as the Cabinet Office Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment (PHIA) and international partners such as the FBI to maximise training opportunities for intelligence analysts and researchers within the CT policing network.
  • Ability to conduct training needs analysis projects, analyse responses and contribute to the development and delivery of a national training strategy based on findings. 

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). 

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 21st February 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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Essentials Experience

The successful candidate will:

  • Be organised and able to work across several different work strands at any given time
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player, able to develop and manage close working relationships with colleagues across organisational boundaries
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills. This includes the ability to explain complex issues and methodologies in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences
  • Have knowledge of current most effective training techniques and methodologies
  • Be able to utilise, to a high standard, IT and associated analytical software. Be capable of learning new systems to a good standard.
  • Be able to demonstrate an interest in intelligence and/or national security and Counter Terrorism issues.

Desirables Experience

  • Training qualification e.g. Level 3 AET, Level 4 CET (or be willing to work towards qualification)
  • Experience of successfully designing and developing courses.
  • Experience of successfully delivering training on complex and specialised subjects.
  • Experience of successfully identifying, developing and implementing new and innovative training methods.
  • Must be willing to travel to deliver training courses, predominantly within the UK.
The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
  • We are emotionally aware at level 2
  • We support, deliver and inspire at level 2
  • We are innovative and open-minded at level 2
The following values will be tested against during sift:
  • Professionalism 

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.

Read our full disability confidence statement.

Disability Confident Employer

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