CTP - Technology Support Officer - Band I

Job Title: CTP - Technology Support Officer - Band I

Salary: £35,844 to £40,731 plus an allowance of £1,639. You will receive £35,844 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £40,731 will be via incremental progression

Location: Across London

Could you provide crucial tech support?

As threats change and evolve, it’s critical that our team has outstanding tech support. As part of the Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) ICT Unit, you’ll work on projects, systems and processes of national importance. It’s a unique opportunity to play your part in keeping the country safe. Do something amazing with your skills. Join us at the Met.

The Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) ICT section provides ‘cradle to grave’ tech for all Met Specialist Operations (SO) and CTP activities. As Technology Support Officer, you’ll support core areas across a range of projects and programmes. These include Business Analysis; System Analysis; OCT Architectural Design & Delivery; ICT Project & Programme Management; ICT Testing; and Security Design and Accreditation. If you’re an organised IT graduate, this could be your chance to take on varied and vital work.

The Role

Used to supporting large, complex IT projects, you’ll have a good grasp of the full IT project lifecycle. You’ll also be aware of the demands and specific challenges of working within a secure domain, and prepared for security vetting. Crucially, you’ll have the communication skills to play your part within a dedicated team. You listen carefully and express yourself well, both in person and on paper.

The Counter Terrorism Policing HQ (CTPHQ) ICT section manages, delivers and supports all ICT requirements. The section has responsibility to manage full ‘cradle to grave’ delivery of all MPS Specialist Operations (SO) and CTP ICT requirements.

CTPHQ ICT comprises 6 key ICT sections to ensure all SO and National CT ICT requirements are delivered and transitioned into support, these include: ICT Demand and Strategy: ICT Data Standards; ICT Architectural and Security Design; Portfolio and Project Delivery; Change and Transition; and ICT Support Services.

This Technology Support Officer role demands ideally an IT Graduate with knowledge of ICT in supporting and assisting large, complex National IT project, programmes and systems throughout their lifecycle, as well as having an awareness of the unique demands and specific challenges of working within the secure domain; the role holder must be eligible for DV (STRAP) vetting clearance.

The Technology Support Officer will work to support core areas across a range of ICT projects and programmes. These include (but not limited to) Business Analysis, System Analysis, ICT Architectural Design and delivery, ICT Project and Programme Management, ICT Testing, Security Design and Accreditation etc. The successful candidate must have an understanding of the full IT project lifecycle as the role may include involvement in any stage of the ICT lifecycle (demand, design or delivery) undertaking any of the above roles.

Dates to avoid

Please provide your dates to avoid for the next 2 months; these should be listed at the bottom of your application.

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 can be done in an agile manner. (where applicable) - in the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated.

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.

To apply, please visit our website. Applications will be via a detailed a CV and an online application form. 

Completed applications must be submitted by 28th May 2021.

Please note that applicants who are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) are required to apply for settled or pre-settled status. If this is relevant to you and you have not yet applied to the EUSS, please take the time to do so before the deadline on 30th June 2021 at www.gov.uk/eusettlementscheme

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.