Job Title: Senior Officer Driver - Local Support Services - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £36,213, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £33,285 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,306. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Westminster
To operate MPS vehicles, in accordance with MPS regulations ensuring the safe transportation of NPCC Officers and sensitive documents to and from various destinations, including home to office. As a deployable resource from within the driver pool some on-call working will be required as part of a shift pattern.
Job requests may vary from day to day and may also include driving outside the MPS District (OMPD) and involve overnight travel.
Key tasks/responsibilities
- Drive assigned routes to transport individuals to and from various destinations
- Adhere to Road Safety Regulations at all times, ensuring passenger safety
- Maintain a variety of records including mileage and vehicle maintenance
- Ensure vehicle is in excellent working and presentable condition
- Plan appropriate time required to reach destinations
- Assist passengers to enter and exit the vehicle, offering help with items to be placed safely in the boot of the vehicle
- Perform other related duties as required commensurate with the Grade.
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) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
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
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 10th December 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence January 2026.
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