Job Description

Policy Practitioner - Compliance & Assurance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

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Vacancy Reference Number
19964


Number of Vacancies
1
(B) OCU
CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters
Location
West Brompton
Building
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING
Band
Band D
Part/Full Time
Part Time
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert

Job Title:

Policy Practitioner - Compliance & Assurance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary:

The starting salary is 38,926 pro-rota, which includes allowances totalling 2,928.


The salary is broken down as 35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale 38,523. Plus, a location allowance of 1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of 1,000.

Location

West Brompton

Contract

- 3-day job share

Job Summary:

As Policy Officer in Standards Policy Inspection Risk (SPIRA), you will work in a dynamic, established and mutually supportive unit to drive improvement and support consistency of intelligence handling within the national Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) Network. This includes but is not limited to the design and implementation of policy, guidance and working practices and being responsible for the provision of advice and support to colleagues across the Network.


A large part of this role is liaison; your interpersonal skills will successfully gather key information from the Network to deliver a high quality policy review/update. Building and maintaining key relationships to guarantee open collaborative dialogue with a diverse range of partners to understand the needs and requirements of the Network, and ensure SPIRA (Standards, Professionalism, Inspection, Resilience and Applications) set the expectation of high standards.

Key Tasks

Working with SPIRA colleagues to develop changes to policy, processes or guidance. In consultation with wider SPIRA, provide direction and assistance in the development of policy and operational guidance. Plan and deliver national workshops, conduct consultation with Network SMEs and stakeholders for the alignment of business change to the needs of the Network. Work closely with Organisational Learning/Training functions at regional and national level for consistent delivery of business change whist forging strong relationships with regional colleagues. Build and maintain excellent relationships with a diverse range of partners inside and outside of policing at every level of rank and expertise for maximum value and effect of business change. Work with all available communications channels for consistent and accurate message dissemination throughout the Network to support the SPIRA team. Maintain transparent and accountable records.

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).

Additional Information

Please note the contract is a 3-day job share, hours 21.36 a week, at 7.12 hours a day

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires an online application form.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 3rd November 2025.

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 the closing date.


Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.

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Essential For The Role

Key Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills. Competent and Confident in the use of IT. Dedication to maintaining a high level of professional knowledge, researching and acquiring information to support decision making. Communicate with and influence senior staff, stakeholders, building relationships across both operational and professional boundaries, including partner organisations. Deliver work packages containing high quality documentation to set standards and timelines at a national level. Assimilate, interpret and evaluate information on a wide variety of subjects, understanding interdependencies and generating reports with recommendations. Ability to work with autonomy and with the team to lead pieces of work, where appropriate.

Desirable criteria

Experience of writing policy. Working knowledge of Counter Terrorism and national security Essential For The Role, e.g. qualifications, licenses, languages, training




Required Languages
English
Reports To
Band C
Additional Information
CTP CVF Staff Band.pdf - 807KB Opens in a new window
The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
We take ownership at level 1

We collaborate at level 1

We support and inspire at level 1

The following values will be tested against during sift:
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.