Vacancy Reference Number
21679
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Number of Vacancies
1
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(B) OCU
CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters
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Location
West Brompton
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Band
Band E
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
36 hours per week
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Job Advert
Job Title: Delivery Support Officer – National Counter Terrorism Security Office – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) Business Engagement Unit (BEU) is a dedicated team with a national responsibility to engage with business and industry. They provide approved and authoritative Counter Terrorism (CT) advice and guidance to business, industry, local government and specific sectors, communities and organisations to reduce the risk of terrorism.
The post holder will work within the NaCTSO Business Engagement Unit (BEU). The role includes liaison with the team, wider NaCTSO team, regional CT network and industry across UK. There will be a responsibility for co-ordinating team meetings; booking and organisation of diarised meetings and inviting attendees. The Support Officer will be managing appointments, completing administrative and supporting tasks for events, taking meeting minutes and providing general support for the team with daily administrative needs. The post and NaCTSO will also support functions of the National Coordinator Protect and Prepare (NCPP) as required, which is part of the National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (NCTPHQ). The role will support with the ProtectUK Information Sharing Platform (development by NaCTSO) regarding events and new products that this team will produce.
Key Skills
The post holder will be required to do the following:
Coordinate and support meetings, events and training opportunities for the team
Arrange meetings and take minutes
Provide a range of supporting tasks to aid delivery of business engagement to the private sector
Dealing with telephone and email enquiries
Record keeping and handling sensitive material
Acting as meeting secretary for the team
Management of contact lists for the Business Information Exchange and Business Independent Advisory Group
Liaise with event venue managers re: building access and on the day facilitation, accommodation etc.
Manage catering requirements for courses including ACT Corporate events
Carry out NaCTSO general office responsibilities as required
Undertake other tasks as directed
Support with project work regarding the Information Sharing Platform (supplementary).
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)
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. In order 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 are able to realize their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process. CTP also welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, such as part-time working, job-share and where the role permits, hybrid working arrangements. All flexible working arrangements should be discussed and agreed with the hiring manager.
Use of AI Tools – Important Information for Applicants
At Counter Terrorism Policing, we value authenticity, integrity and genuine interaction throughout our recruitment processes.
We recognise that AI tools can be useful for preparation purposes, such as researching typical questions or helping to structure your thoughts. However, we expect all applicants to rely on their own knowledge, experience and critical thinking when completing their application and during assessment.
The use of AI generated responses may not accurately reflect your personal skills or experience and could affect our ability to fairly assess your suitability for the role. Our recruitment process is designed to understand your individual contribution, communication style and unique perspective.
Application and Selection Process
Our recruitment process is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your experience, skills and suitability for a Band E Generalist role within Counter Terrorism Policing.
Stage 1 – Application
To apply, please submit:
A CV
A Personal Statement (maximum 1,000 words) covering:
your motivation for applying and interest in Counter Terrorism Policing
relevant experience
one or two short examples that illustrate your suitability for the role
Applications will be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria set out in the Job Description.
Stage 2 – Interview
Candidates who are successful at the application stage will be invited to interview. The interview will assess:
Competency and values based questions aligned to the Policing Competency and Values Framework (Level 1), and your ability to communicate clearly, think critically and reflect on your experience.
Performance will be considered holistically across all interview elements.
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 09/07/2026.
www.metpolicecareers.co.uk
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Essential For The Role
Essential Criteria
The post holder must have:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills as the post holder is required to support a small team within the HQ and will require liaison with a national network of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors / Counter Terrorism Awareness Advisors and industry partners in the private sector
The ability to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
The ability to plan and organise
Competent IT skills, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Sharepoint
Prepared for occasional travel nationally to support events and meetings
Not to hold any external posts or business interests that might conflict with confidentiality or integrity requirements of the role
To be prepared to sign a binding confidentiality agreement in relation to knowledge gained throughout ancillary to the performance of duties
Desirable Criteria (but not essential)
Protective Security understanding
Previous experience of the CT environment or administrative experience across a commercial function
Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering administrative and operational support within a commercial environment or similar
Competence in administration of survey applications (could include survey monkey, slido for example)
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Required Languages
English
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Reports To
Police Sergeant
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Additional Information
CTP CVF Staff Band.pdf – 807KB Opens in a new window
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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.
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