Job Title: CTBOC Administrator – Band E – CTP Border Operation Centre – 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: Across London
Job Summary:
The CT Border Operations Centre (CTBOC) sits within Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) and provides national leadership for UK CT Border Policing. Working through a network of Regional Senior Ports Officers (RSPOs) and Regional Ports Coordinators (RPCs), CTBOC delivers national policy, operational guidance, strategic direction and supports major capability programmes, including the development and implementation of new technologies.
As a Police Staff member in CTBOC, you will play a critical role in supporting and shaping our CT Border capabilities across the national network. You will contribute to the delivery of operational and strategic outputs that help protect the UK from terrorism and serious threats to national security. The post involves close collaboration across police forces, government departments, intelligence partners, Border Force, the Home Office and the NCA.
This is an opportunity for a motivated, adaptable and intellectually curious police staff member to work at the national level and influence policy, operational development and technological innovation across the CT Borders landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
The role‑holder will support the delivery of CTBOC activities, working within the key pillars of Governance, Coordination and Innovation.
Responsibilities include:
Operational & Strategic Support
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Provide professional support to CTBOC pillar leads across border‑related tasks and deliverables.
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Contribute to the development of national policy, operational guidance and strategic products.
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Assist in planning and delivering national operations and activity supporting the CT Border network.
Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
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Maintain effective, productive relationships with internal and external partners nationwide, including Security Service, Home Office, NCA and UK Border Force.
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Represent CTBOC at national and cross‑agency working groups, workshops and meetings.
Analysis, Reporting & Briefing
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Produce high‑quality written products, including operational briefs, strategic reports, guidance documents and decision‑support papers.
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Deliver presentations to partners, senior officers and national stakeholders to support CTBOC business.
Innovation & Capability Development
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Support national programmes delivering new technologies, digital capabilities and border‑security enhancements.
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Identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, streamline processes and enhance CT border policing activity.
Professional Standards
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Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and operational best practice.
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Model high standards of integrity, discretion and security awareness when handling sensitive information.
Why Join CTBOC?
This role offers the opportunity to:
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Work at a national level shaping the UK’s CT Border strategy and capability.
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Gain exposure to complex, high‑priority operations and policy development in a sensitive national security environment.
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Collaborate with a unique network of partners across policing, government and intelligence.
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Influence technological innovation and modernisation across CT Border Policing.
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Build skills and experience that support progression into operational, intelligence, strategic or leadership roles within CTPHQ or CTU/CTIU environments.
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 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. 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:
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A CV
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A Personal Statement (maximum 1,000 words) covering:
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your motivation for applying and interest in Counter Terrorism Policing
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relevant experience
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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:
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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/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 23/07/2026.
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