Technology Enabling Lead - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
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Job Title: Technology Enabling Lead - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £58,310, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £55,469 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £60,507 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
When it comes to combatting threats, data is more important than ever. That’s why we’re growing our team and aiming to become a data-centric organisation. As a Technology Enabling Lead, you’ll be at the heart of the action, changing the way we exploit data through vital projects and initiatives. It’s your chance to play your part in Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP). Join us, and you’ll be helping to protect the country.
The Data & Analytics pillar is at the core of our CTP network, transforming our use of data. Here, you’ll join some of our best and brightest minds who work to keep people safe from terrorism and other national security threats.
As a Technology Enabling Lead, you’ll help transform our critical national security mission and enable Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) to get the most from our information. We want the right data exploitable by the whole network against any threat, using the best available capabilities, while maintaining legal compliance and public trust.
To help us achieve our goals, you’ll need knowledge of IT/DDAT environments. You’ll also need experience of working on projects and programmes, and secure technology. However, technical talents are only half the story – you must also be a good communicator who can present complex IT matters clearly. In return, we can offer a package that reflects your expertise. Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll benefit from excellent career and professional development.
Who we are:
Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with security and intelligence agencies to help keep people safe and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity. We do this by partnering locally and globally - from neighbourhood policing teams supported by a national network of specialists, to our investigators and expert advisors in every corner of the world.
The team you’ll join:
You will join a growing team that sits at the heart of the CTP network. The Data and Analysis Pillar was established in 2019 to transform CTP’s use of data. Our vision is that CTP becomes a data-centric organisation, with the right data exploitable by the whole network against any threat, utilising the best available capabilities, while maintaining legal compliance and public trust.
And our remit is broad: We are responsible for the leadership and professional development of CTP’s nationwide analytical community - we lead the production of data-driven intelligence and analytical products to inform CT investigations and operations. We lead engagement with industry and academia to exploit emerging science and technology and deliver innovative solutions to the CTP network. And we are creating a national data science capability – to help our regional operational and investigative teams tackle the trickiest data-related problems.
The Data Team is multi-functional team that sits within the Data and Analysis Pillar and provides a range of cross-cutting services to the HQ and wider network. We define the strategic vision and priorities for data and technology. We enable decision-making on all things digital, data, analysis and technology through coordination of a range of senior boards. We lead the development of data-related policy and standards internal to CTP and influence wider government policy and data legislation. We provide the tools and frameworks to ensure we deliver technology that is feasible, provides the required operational impact and allows users to get the most from our data while ensuring we remain ethically and legally compliant. And we oversee, coordinate and support the delivery of technology that continues to meet the evolving needs of our users.
Key Tasks
You will play an integral role in delivering a step-change in how we exploit data. Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting national CT Policing Community customers in the definition of appropriate user requirements, developing scoping studies, liaising with operational teams, procurement services and lead accountants as required. To ensure that any new requirements are not already serviced by existing national products or services.
- Understanding the national CT Policing Community’s current and future needs for technology services, ensuring that strategic requirements for new and existing technology products and services are aligned to technology and other CTP HQ strategies.
- Supporting the Strategy and Policy lead in ensuring the suite of DDAT sub-strategies remain relevant and reflect the needs of the Network.
- Working with CTP HQ, Finance Services, Commercial Services and external agencies to ensure that projects and programmes are suitably commissioned, that they continue to deliver against the needs of the national CT Policing Community and that project deliverables meet user requirements/expectations.
- Acting as a technology conduit between the customer and CTP HQ Data To be a key point of advice and escalation with respect to data-related technology projects, programmes, governance & issues.
- Developing relationships across the CTP Network, with law enforcement partners, other government departments and agency partners through which you can collaborate and exploit opportunities to meet CTP’s technology needs.
- Representing the Data & Analysis Pillar and CTP HQ, at project and programme boards and, where appropriate, representing the customer at corporate and national technology forums.
- Advising on the suitability of new and emerging technologies to the national CT Policing Community. To oversee and coordinate the implementation of national technology projects and initiatives therein to provide / communicate updates on the status of requirements / business cases.
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).
How to apply
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 23:55 on 18th April 2024.
Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training
Essential Experience:
We are seeking applications from candidates with experience in Project Delivery and Digital, Data, Analysis and Technology (DDAT). We would be interested to receive applications from people who have:
- Project Leadership Programme (PLP) or equivalent. With experience of development and project lifecycles, undertaking Gap Analyses and writing business cases (to HMT Green Book) and other project documentation.
- Extensive knowledge of an IT/DDAT environment, and specialist in the secure technology arena. The post holder must be able to assess and mitigate technological risk, recognise the implications of new technologies and understand the impact of new information systems.
- Background of working in a structured development environment that includes working with other DDAT and delivery functions to deliver complex solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings and ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences of all levels of seniority. Adept at assessing and discussing business options with senior management, discussing the implications of those issues and of alternative solutions.
Desirable
- Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP or Associate of Project Management)
Additional Information
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- We take ownership at level 2
- We are collaborative at level 2
- We support, deliver and inspire at level 2
- We are innovative and open-minded at level 2
- 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.
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