Job Description

Closing Date:

07 December 2025

Location: Newbury

Contract type

- Full Time, Permanent

Band

- TVP Broad Band 3H

Information about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Surveillance Planner to join our Covert Operations Team, part of Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE). You will be responsible for providing planning, briefing and logistical support to all surveillance operations carried out by CTPSE.



Main responsibilities include;


Planning, risk assessment, tactical advice and support of surveillance operations. Compiling intelligence / information and briefing this to surveillance teams. Vehicle logistics, equipment management and post deployment record management.

You will have an understanding of covert policing and the ability to research and evaluate information whilst assessing the importance of tasks and prioritising accordingly. You will also have excellent communication / presentation skills as well as the ability to negotiate and influence at various levels within an organisation.



Level 1 or 2 National surveillance training or awareness, working knowledge / experience of firearms risk assessments and a good understanding of disclosure and exhibit handling are desirable but not essential.



Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network. As a result you may be required to travel for business purposes, mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description - Surveillance Planner