Introduction
Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism.
We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual who can support CTPNW in achieving its mission.
Information about the specific role
Our staff work to the Government’s CONTEST strategy under the four pillars of Prevent, Protect, Prepare and Pursue.
We use a functional model with Senior Responsible Officers, line managed by the CT Head, leading areas of Investigations, Intelligence, Business Services, Borders, Special Projects, Prevent and Change.
CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism. Our priorities focus us to drive business through performance, improvement, and transformation so we can continue to counter the ever-changing threat of terrorism and extremism
At the heart of CTPNW is our people, we are committed to continuing to make the CTPNW a
great place to work.
For us to reduce the risk and threat of terrorism and protect the public, our people need to be at
their best. They can only be at their best if they are able to be themselves at work and are supported through development and learning within their current role and future roles within the network.
This role, which is within the Intelligence strand, has responsibilities including;
To receive, assess and manage information and intelligence in accordance with the National Standards of Intelligence Management, highlighting threat and risk to the IMU manager and carry out development where appropriate.
To disrupt individuals or groups whose activities fall within the definition of Counter Terrorism or Domestic Extremism.
To liaise with the Security Service and NCTPOC (National Counter Terrorism Police Operations Centre) in relation to National Security and Terrorism Investigations, as directed.
Act as a Case Officer on lead Investigations and Priority Operations as identified under the Intelligence Handling Model.
Perform duties in support of Fusion and Counter Terrorism Police Operations Room (CTPOR) during a major covert terrorist investigation, as set out in the ACPO (TAM) Manual of Major Covert Terrorist Investigations and Fusion Manual.
Attend briefings, presenting intelligence as appropriate.
Support other functions within CTPNW as required.
Other Information
UK Nationality
You must be a UK National to work for CTPNW. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be considered. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants will be required to hold or acquire the appropriate national security vetting clearance. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and therefore will not be able to perform their duties.
Please ensure that your application follows the above guidance. If you need further advice, please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk.
Please note, the majority of the communication will be sent the e-mail address you provide on your application form. Please ensure to regularly monitor your inbox and your junk mail folder.
Vetting Requirements
This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) level before taking up the post.
For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Please see the ‘Vetting Level’ listed at the start of the advert to refer to the relevant paragraph below.
For SC posts: 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.
For DV posts: 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.
For further information regarding the National Security Vetting process, please use the following URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-security-vetting
Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.
Application Form
Please see attached Job Description for further duties and responsibilities of this post. For specialist police posts, eligible candidates will:
- have completed their probation at the closing date;
- be confirmed in the rank of the vacancy;
- not previously been unsuccessful at an assessment or interview for the same post within the last six months;
- have no outstanding disciplines (not including complaints).
- have completed the minimum tenure in your current post (if specialist post)
As at 1st April 2022, the HR Secondment Model was implemented for all posts at CTPNW. This means that all officer and staff posts that are based in Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire or Merseyside, are seconded to CTPNW c/o Greater Manchester Police.
If you are a police officer from the any of the 4 forces named above and are successful in your application for a CTPNW police officer post, you will be seconded to CTPNW c/o GMP and you will be located at Lancashire Constabulary. If you are police officer from GMP, you will be seconded to CTPNW you will be located at Lancashire Constabulary. If you are police officer from any other Force you will transfer to Lancashire Constabulary and be seconded to CTPNW c/o GMP. You will be located at Hutton Headquarters, Lancashire.
Please note, your service will transfer over to your new force with you. If you have any queries around this process, please email CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk
Inclusion, Diversity & Equality
CTPNW is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and would welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. At the heart of CTPNW is our people, we are committed to continuing to make the CTPNW a great place to work.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. CTPNW welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.
If you have a disability and you require support with your application or any part of the selection process, please let us know so we can support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require. If you need any support please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk and the CTPNW Recruitment team will be happy to assist.
You will find attached the Ethical Policing Principals, Valuing Difference and Leadership Expectations for policing, these nationally recognised behaviours and values set out the guidance that you will be tested against within any specialist recruitment process. This will provide a consistent foundation for a range of local and national processes to be evidenced and which CTPNW adhere to.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS WEDNESDAY 29 JULY 2026 AT 09.30HRS
