Job Description

Communications Manager - Band C - Communications - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

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Vacancy Reference Number
20237


Number of Vacancies
1
(B) OCU
CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters
Location
West Brompton
Band
Band C
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
36 hours per week
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert

Job Title:

Communications Manager - Band C - Communications - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary:

The starting salary is 47,060, which includes allowances totalling 2,928.


The salary is broken down as 44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale 52,652. Plus, a location allowance of 1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of 1,000.

Location

West Brompton

JOB PURPOSE

The job holder will be responsible for defining and implementing communications strategies for priority programmes and projects that contribute directly to CTP's mission to protect the public from terrorism. You will work closely with colleagues across the national Counter Terrorism Policing network, as well as with senior police officers and police staff.


You'll be part of a highly motivated communications team, with the chance to learn from senior officers and police staff and work on one of the most important issues to the public. But you'll also have the opportunity to draw on your own experience and initiative to plan and deliver communications that support wider organisational and operational objectives.


Your primary goal will be to ensure that our key audiences have the information they need, when they need it. You'll be a positive advocate for communications as a profession and be able to explain how it contributes to CTP's overall mission. You'll provide your expertise and support to senior officers and police staff across our national network, and play an active role in building the communications profession within CTP.


You'll also be committed to your own continuous professional development and will be supported in this with membership of the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR) and a bespoke learning and development curriculum for Counter Terrorism Policing communicators.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a leader, or aspiring leader, who has the experience and confidence to plan and implement communications activity that supports a range of operational and organisational priorities.


You will need to be a self-starter, able to quickly grasp new projects or priorities, or refresh and refine an existing approach. You will need to balance the strategic with the tactical, with a real focus on delivery. You'll need to build excellent relationships with senior officers and colleagues right across the country, as well as with stakeholders from law enforcement partners, government, business and other groups.


You'll have a good understanding of the different channels at your disposal and will use audience insight to choose the right approach. You'll be focused on outcomes and changing behaviour and will use evaluation to drive continuous improvement of your plans. You'll take responsibility for planning and producing content, and will work collaboratively with others to plan, programme and deliver your work. You'll build and maintain great relationships and use your network to support not only your own projects but CTP's wider communication strategy.


You'll make your presence felt as a positive and proactive member of the team and national communications network. You may have line management responsibilities, but whether you have direct reports or not, you'll be constantly on the lookout for opportunities to share best practice, support your colleagues and contribute to wider network initiatives, including on Learning & Development. You will take active steps to contribute to our shared commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equality.


You will bring energy, purpose and a new ideas to our mission. You'll look for opportunities to improve what we do and help to ensure that that the work we do is constantly evolving to meet the threat from terrorism that we face, and the communications environment that we operate in.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with members across the CTP comms team, the CTP Network, and key senior leads across Counter Terrorism Policing to produce innovative and impactive campaign content that engages our external audiences Collaborate across the CTP comms team, the CTP Network and with key senior leaders to proactively seek content to support our internal and external comms and help promote CTP: developing trust and confidence, promoting CTP excellence and success and CTP brand management Provide expert advice on evaluation and insight from internal and external campaigns to key CTP seniors and relevant stakeholders Collaborate across the CTP Communications Team, and the CTP network to produce highest quality and effective communications products, with due consideration for how the campaign work can be supported and promoted through other comms channels and specialisms to ensure a holistic approach to all of our communications delivery (e.g. Prevent, Protect and Prepare, Media, Partnerships, Internal, Change, Digital) Strong quality assurance ability to ensure that all CTP products reach our highest standards The ability to effectively represent the CTP Communications Pillar, promoting our brand and reputation, presenting our work to relevant audiences, with confidence and knowledge of the benefit we bring to operational policing An advocate for our shared commitment to Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in everything we do Support the wider delivery effort of the CTPHQ communications team and crisis response as part of any national major incident

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 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 CTP, 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 5th January 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 two weeks after the closing date.


Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence two weeks after hiring manager review.

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Essential For The Role

Eligibility criteria

ESSENTIAL SKILLS (PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL)

Proven experience (4+ years) leading large scale communications projects, with track record of translating business challenges into successful communication strategies, plans and campaigns Ability to use insight and research to plan and refine communications activity to reach and engage target audiences Strong understanding of a range of communications disciplines and channels, using knowledge to plan and adapt chosen approach Experience of forward planning and managing day-to-day communications and engagement activity, coordinated as part of wider organisational activity Strong track record of delivery, including taking responsibility for commissioning and producing high quality content and other deliverables Innovative and creative mind-set, bringing new ideas to solve tough challenges Evidence of best practice in tracking and measuring the impact of communications and its contribution to wider organisational objectives Ability to form effective working relationships across a full range of internal and external stakeholders, including with seniors Confidence and credibility in a range of scenarios, including delivering impactful and engaging presentations and communications advice on your projects Actively seek out best practice and new ideas, collecting and sharing insights about what performs best to help shape the future agenda for CTP communications Motivation to contribute to key thematic areas within the national communications network, for example Learning & Development, and Inclusion, Diversity & Equality Experience and/or interest in crisis communications skills with the capacity to contribute under pressure

DESIRABLE SKILLS

Expert understanding of digital communications Professional interest in the application of behavioural science to communications Proficiency in using analytical tools and data to improve communications outcomes

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Provides leadership and support to direct reports, putting in support strategies where required Keenly attuned to the welfare and wellbeing of colleagues Sets a great personal example, role modelling ethics and values, and demonstrates self-motivation, energy, creativity and a commitment to high-quality communication Excellent planning skills, and ability to quickly respond to changing priorities Conveys positivity and enthusiasm in meeting the challenges of difficult or complex changes and tasks, encouraging and supporting others to do the same. Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and deliver on competing demands Ability to work flexibly in managing a range of activities and able to work independently and as part of a team Able to work with external suppliers and manage budgets, timelines and high quality delivery Maintain a supportive network, both to support day to day work, but also to help deliver a coordinated and effective response during critical incidents Willing to participate in an out-hour-hours rota and be prepared to work flexibly out of normal office hours if circumstances require it




Required Languages
English
Reports To
Band B
Additional Information
CTP CVF Staff Band.pdf - 807KB Opens in a new window

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.



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