Job Title: Strategy and Delivery Adviser (Professionalism)
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £ 54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Westminster, New Scotland Yard and other locations across the Met with a Professionalism presence
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Professionalism Directorate of the Metropolitan Police, working on a range of strategic, policy and delivery workstreams and projects that support the Met’s mission of more trust, less crime and high standards.
We are looking for a motivated, self-starter, with experience of working in a policy or strategic environment who will be comfortable working at pace in a large organisation. The role involves working across Professionalism, internal and external partners, and government to advise on internal and external policy, strategy and reform ambitions. You will be responsible for managing key projects from development to delivery, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate advice and products for senior leads. It will require you to manage competing short-term deadlines at pace, while driving slow burn projects across the directorate and broader organisation.
This role will be based in the Met’s new Professionalism Strategy, Policy and Performance Unit, but will also work closely with other internal teams including the Met’s strategy team, external relations and other communications colleagues. The Met’s Professionalism Strategy, Policy and Performance Unit has been established to support the Professionalism Chief Officer Group deliver integrity, conduct and cultural reform and drive high professional standards across the organisation, ultimately answering to Assistant Commissioner Rachel Williams. The team are responsible for driving a range of strategic workstreams and projects that support the functioning of a large operational Business Group and contribute to Met’s mission of more trust, less crime and high standards.
The role strengthens the Metropolitan Police Service’s commitment to integrity and professionalism by:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Lead projects and programmes of work that deliver evidence‑based improvements across policy, performance, and professionalism.
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Prepare high‑quality briefings, letters, and updates to support senior leaders at governance forums, strategic meetings, and high‑profile external engagements.
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Interpret data and evidence to produce clear performance reports and insight that support effective decision‑making at strategic and tactical levels.
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Act as the Professionalism lead for designated areas of policy or practice, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and internal standards.
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Represent the MPS in consultation with government and external oversight bodies, influencing regulatory and legislative development.
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Build strong relationships with MPS Commands, staff associations, and external partners to promote consistent standards and embed a culture of integrity.
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Identify and implement continuous improvements to systems, processes, and policies, enhancing operational effectiveness and organisational learning.
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Champion ethical conduct, addressing misconduct or poor behaviour proactively and integrating lessons learned into practice.
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Share insight and best practice with operational colleagues to improve frontline service delivery.
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Contribute to directorate‑wide strategy and business planning.
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Provide line management, coaching, and development to team members as required to ensure high‑quality outputs that maintain organisational integrity.
Desirable Experience:
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Experience drafting policy and/or aligning policy with broader strategic objectives within legislation and regulatory frameworks.
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Knowledge of Policing Professional Standards, referencing and vetting processes, and statutory inquiries.
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Understanding of Police Regulations, the Code of Ethics, and relevant legislation.
Skills:
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling influence at senior levels and effective external representation.
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Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and report progress effectively.
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Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capability.
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Ability to drive work through from initiation to completion.
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Analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and make evidence‑based recommendations.
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Conflict resolution skills to manage sensitive issues constructively and uphold standards.
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Competence with ICT tools including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Demonstrated integrity, sound judgement, discretion, and a commitment to professionalism and organisational development.
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Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff to achieve objectives.
Benefits
You’ll enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers.
These include:-
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Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service
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Civil service pension arrangements
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Interest free season ticket loans
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Membership of Met sports and social clubs
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Flexible working conditions and many more.
Working for the Met doesn’t have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our 14,000-strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people who provide the organisational capability to police London.
London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world – and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people from all sorts of different backgrounds with a wide range of skills and experience. Do you have what it takes to be one of them? Find out if a career with the Met is what you’re looking for and what kind of challenges; experience and rewards you could have in store.
To streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Instructions on how to apply:-
Please evidence the following competencies using the MPS Competency Framework
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We are collaborative (Level 2)
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We are innovative and open minded (Level 2)
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We analyse critically (Level 2)
In addition to the above, please submit the following:-
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Comprehensive CV (max 2 pages)
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Personal Statement (max 2 pages) explaining your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate.
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 19th June 2026.
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