Vacancy Reference Number
21572
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Number of Vacancies
1
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(B) OCU
Protective Security Operations
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Location
Southwark
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Band
Band L
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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: Senior Technologist - CTP London Threat Mitigation Technologies
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Southwark
We’re seeking a Senior Technologist to ensure that our range of scientific and engineering technologies remain fit-for-purpose as the terrorist threat evolves. This role is part of Readiness, Protection and Response (RPR) Command, and within the Threat Mitigation Technologies (TMT) department. You’ll be collaborating with your team, Operational Science and Capability Development, and reporting to the Principal Scientist. This is a rare opportunity to apply your scientific expertise in the unique world of counter terrorism policing.
Key responsibilities:
Delivering scientific advice to operational units regarding threat materials and the available methods for detection, identification and monitoring
Providing scientific and technical leadership for a range of scientific counter terrorism capabilities
Supporting the continuous professional development of TMT personnel
Planning and oversight of scientific trials and testing protocols
Developing and implementing bespoke solutions to complex scientific and engineering problems
Delivering an operational testing capability for new technologies
Acting as an interface between police customers and TMT’s staff
Providing technical leadership and support for the MPS’s explosives detection capabilities
Represent TMT and MPS nationally and internationally at meetings, conferences and policy forming groups as technical lead and subject-matter expert
Creating working relationships with other government agencies with similar requirements
Leading the MPS’s effort when carrying out collaborative work with partner organisations
Contributing to large technical development projects on behalf of the UK Government community of departments and agencies with similar operational requirements
Be responsible for seeing that strategic health and safety requirements are met for scientific trials
Skills and experience:
Recognised subject-matter expert in one or more relevant technical areas such as:
Explosives science
Explosives detection, identification and monitoring technologies
CBRN detection, identification and monitoring technologies
Analytical techniques including the use of a variety of spectroscopic and spectrometric methods
X-ray screening systems
Weapons and threat detection systems
Technical capability development
Operational use of counter-terrorist technologies
Operational testing of counter-terrorist technologies
Broad knowledge of counter‑terrorist technologies, including underlying scientific principles, system limitations and operational context.
Appreciation of emerging threats such as UAV systems and advanced radio‑monitoring techniques.
Expertise in managing complex, multi‑strand technical programmes for security‑related applications.
Expertise in defining operational and technical requirements, developing testing protocols, and delivering robust technical testing campaigns to assess capability readiness.
Proven ability to acquire, analyse and report technical information accurately to a subject‑matter‑expert standard.
Proven record of building collaborations to share workload and align objectives across organisations.
Proven ability to create and foster Government, industry and academic relationships that add value to core programmes.
Experience of managing budgets, financial reporting and preparing bids for internal and external funding.
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 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 Colleague Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritize an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all 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. 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 can realize their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavour 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.
Benefits
You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers. These include annual leave, civil service pension arrangements, interest free season ticket loans, membership of Met sports and social clubs, flexible working conditions and many more.
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. Considering the role description of the post you are applying for, please ensure your personal statement describes how your current skills, experience and knowledge make you suitable for the role. Please refer to the Metropolitan Police Service’s Competency and Values Framework (CVF) for Police Staff – Level 3 and describe how your approach to your previous employment / experiences addresses the standards set out for our organisation.
Your personal statement should include examples of your personal approach, actions and outcomes and should be no more than 1500 words in length. 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 30th July 2026.
www.metpolicecareers.co.uk
Note: Due to the Government Security Classification of the information and systems you will be working with there is limited scope for remote working. The MPS currently expects its employees to be working at a MPS sanctioned location approximately 80% of your working week.
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Essential For The Role
Essential
Degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline accredited by the appropriate professional body, plus at least 5 years relevant experience
or
Alternative UK OfQual defined Level 6 qualification in a relevant science or engineering discipline, plus at least 10 years relevant experience.
Membership of a recognised professional body
Chartered registration with a recognised professional body
Driving licence with category B (vehicles up to 3500 kg)
Desirable
Post-graduate degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline accredited by the appropriate professional body
Fellowship of a recognised professional body
Experience of manufacturing or handling energetic materials for the purpose of testing and evaluation
Experience of risk assessment and managing Health and Safety hazards
Driving licence with category C1/D1 (vehicles up to 7500 kg)
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Reports To
Band S - Principal Scientist
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Additional Information
CVF Staff Band.pdf – 971KB 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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