Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) Office Administrator
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Job Title: Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) Office Administrator
Salary: The starting salary is £ 33,348, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £30,507 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £32,639 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Lambeth
An opportunity has arisen to fill a permanent full-time position in the PSO, CTSA Team, working to unit supervisors and managing varied administrative functions crucial to the functioning of the MPS CTSA Team.
Key Tasks
- Working alongside the Unit Supervisors ensuring the office runs effectively according to the Unit Lead’s direction
- Administer key performance indicators, tracking and reviewing performance alongside supervisors, regularly submitting performance data as directed
- Resource management including training, renewal of qualifications, recording of absence and leave to maintain effective operational delivery
- Managing various databases and storage solutions, both electronic and hard copy based
- Administer tasks both short term and ongoing
- Respond to enquiries both internal and external, directing to appropriate individuals to deal
- To provide an initial point of contact to the team
- Assist / manage procurement activities
- Oversee the Office space and ensure maintained to the expected standard
Additional Information
Flexible and Part Time Working
PSO 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 the first instance, please contact CTSA (PSOMailbox-.CTSA@met.police.uk) to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated.
Please note there is 300 word limit on your CVF answers.
Vetting
This post requires access to the sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Secret Vetting (SC) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution may 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) 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.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 25th April 2024.
Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training
Essential Experience / Skills
- Good administration / office administration experience working alongside both police officers and staff.
- Applicants will be expected to have a high level of personal responsibility, drive and ability to work to constrained timescales with minimal supervision. Ability to organise, prioritise and work flexibly to meet shifting demands and diversity of tasks,
- Ability to communicate at all levels within and outside of PSO/CTSA using a variety of media
- Good knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Good knowledge of MPS storage systems, eg: BOX, shared folders.
- Must be prepared to undergo SC vetting and S/TK STRAP induction
- Creative, innovative and enterprising when seeking solutions to business needs with a positive and adaptable approach
- Applicants must be prepared to sign a Confidentiality Agreement upon taking up the post
Desirables
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Cabinet Office STRAP Supplement
- Knowledge of the METSEC code and Government Security Classification (GSC)
- Have a good understanding of how United Kingdom NCT works and how NaCTSO interacts with specific aspects of these agencies
- Good skills at note taking and minute writing
- Knowledge of the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) and PSO OCU's structure and unit functions
- Familiar with MPS secure information and communication technology (ICT) systems and operating procedure
Please provide your dates to avoid for the next 2 months; these should be listed at the bottom of your application.
- We are innovative and open-minded at level 1
- We take ownership at level 1
- We support, deliver and inspire at level 1
- Professionalism
- Integrity
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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This opportunity is closed to applications.