Higher Intelligence Analyst (Firearms Subject Matter Expert) Partner Embed - Data & Analysis - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

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

Job Title: Higher Intelligence Analyst (Firearms Subject Matter Expert) Partner Embed- Data & Analysis - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.

The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: West Brompton

 

Job Summary

We are recruiting a Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) Firearms Subject Matter Expert (SME) to work as an embedded member of staff in an independent assessment team. The role holder will work with the team to provide high-level written and oral all-source assessment of thematic threats to a large set of customers across Government. You will be responsible for producing all-source intelligence assessments on national security threats to the UK, in response to specific requirements from the customer community, engaging with senior Whitehall customers and informing key policy makers.

You will help the team develop innovative approaches to assessing the threat – seeking out new sources of data, methodologies and ways of engaging with the wider customer community. You will work collaboratively with other assessment bodies, building relationships across Government customers and the UK Intelligence community. You will have the opportunity to undertake intelligence assessment training, shape products and regularly engage with customers and partners to develop the team’s output.     

Key Tasks

You will work as part of small and highly professional team of SMEs in thematic assessment. You will be responsible for producing a wide range of reports relating to the threat actor use of firearms, including acquisition; illicit trading and movement of firearms internationally, the capability of firearms and ammunition and their use in attacks; all within the strategic UK internal threat picture. The right candidate will be self-motivated and proactive in seeking out sources of information to support their assessment writing as well as having a broad knowledge of firearms and ammunition types.

Located in London, the inclusive team is looking for candidates that value courage, collaboration and creativity. This role may have opportunities for some occasional travel, including overseas. This is a full-time role that is primarily performed from the office and has very limited home working opportunities. The precise requirements of the role may change depending on business need, therefore the postholder may need to be flexible and adapt to emerging requirements.

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.

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 Colleague Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritize an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP keeps the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.

Our people protect our national security across the UK. To continue to deliver against our organizational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – “working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

IDE is at the heart 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 backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled can realize their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process.

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 Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 29th June 2026.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after closing date

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 week after CBQ sift

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Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training  

The post holder will be required to do the following:

  • Work individually and as part of a team, to deliver all-source analysis and assessment on the threat actor use of firearms, including their acquisition, identifying firearm types, capabilities and trends in the use of firearms by threat actors.
  • Ability to maintain and evaluate all incoming intelligence and utilise this to make judgements on firearms threats to the UK and allies’ interests.
  • Apply analytical thinking and techniques to assess large amounts of information and intelligence, establishing rationale for analysis and applying critical thinking methodologies.
  • Compile concise, structured and well-written analytical assessments. To provide strategic understanding of the subject matter and improve understanding.
  • Conduct robust quality assurance of analytical assessments, through group discussions and formal sign off processes.
  • Through excellent presentation skills, deliver formal or informal tailored briefings to a varied audience in relation to the subject matter.
  • Work collaboratively with others within your team and across the organisation and be able to respond and undertake additional responsibilities at times of increased demand.

Essential Experience

  • You must possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of firearms and ammunition of all types, their capabilities and tactical application.
  • You must hold experience of applying logical and critical techniques to intelligence, information or complex datasets to provide clear and well-presented written reports.
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirables

  • Experience of working on strategic analytical products relating to national security threats.
  • Knowledge of legislation relating to National Security (Terrorism Act 2000 & 2006, National Security Bill 2023, Counter Terrorism & Borders Security Act 2019 and Investigatory Powers Act 2016).
  • Operational (military or policing) experience of armed operations.
  • Experience of building relationships and stakeholder management
The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
  • We take ownership at level 3
  • We collaborate at level 3
The following values will be tested against during sift:
  • Courage 
  • Integrity 
Disability Confident Statement 

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have 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 people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

Read our full disability confidence statement.