Student Placement - Junior Project Manager - Technology - 2025/2026 - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Title: Student Placement - Junior Project Manager - Technology - 2025/2026 - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Department: Counter Terrorism Policing

Salary: £23,936

Location: West Brompton

Duration: 12 months

Number of students we are looking to recruit: 2

MORE CHALLENGES, MORE EXCITEMENT, MORE OPPORTUNITIES - BE AT THE HEART OF A CHANGING SERVICE

The MET

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) employs approximately 44,000 officers and Staff, plus thousands of volunteers and provides policing to one of the most diverse capital cities in the world. The service provides policing to the 32 London Boroughs as well as a number of other local, national and international functions such as counter terrorism and organised crime prevention. As the country’s largest police service, the service is recognised internationally as a leader in fighting crime and many other policing organisations look to the MPS for best practice and guidance.

We are looking to recruit students for a 52-week student placement with the Metropolitan Police Service. All roles will give students valuable insight and experience of working for one of the largest public organisations in the UK and the largest single employer in London. The role is a substantive post, and we seek to provide valuable practical experience wherever our students work.

All roles will give students valuable insight and experience of working for one of the largest public organisations in the UK and the largest single employer in London. The role is a substantive post, and we seek to provide valuable practical experience wherever our students work.

Counter Terrorism Policing

Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity. As the threat of terrorism continues to change and evolve, we need to be ready which means we need to be constantly adapting. Delivering change is hugely important therefore, and this is your chance to play your part in a challenge that is as important as it gets: protecting the UK and its communities.

Job Summary

Working within National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (NCTPHQ), the Junior Project Manager will act as a Manager in the Technology Pillar and be responsible for the successful delivery of specific project(s) within the Technology project portfolio across a multitude of technical disciplines.

You will work closely with our Senior Project Managers, supporting them in their role as well as taking on independent projects where suitable. You will work closely with our operational colleagues to understand their business problem/opportunity, so that you can document this in the aforementioned artefacts. For this role you will need strong communication, written and organisational skills, with an eye for detail, and enjoy problem solving.

Key Tasks

The placement will entail the following tasks:

To assist national CT Policing Community customers in the delivery of defined projects
Assist the Senior Project Managers in producing artefacts and progressing their projects to meet business needs.
Where and when appropriate, to facilitate workshops and governance boards and produce appropriate project management artefacts.
To work with CTP HQ colleagues; Finance Services, Commercial Services and external agencies to ensure that projects are suitably commissioned and ensure they continue to deliver against the needs of the national CT Policing Community.

Key Skills

The post holder must have:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills: The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the capture and documentation of user requirements, business cases, briefing notes and communiqués.
The post holder must be skilled at managing/overseeing projects from origin to completion.
Excellent listening and oral skills with the ability to present information appropriately by audience;
Ability to communicate between technical and non-technical teams
Understand and be able to manage/monitor small budgets for projects.
Ability to recognise risks and undertake basic risk management activity as a result.
Understand and manage project planning activity with associated dependency management skillset.
Basic understanding of commercial processes
The post holder must be adept at handling differences of opinion and to develop an environment where conflict or problems can be resolved amicably.
The post holder must have a high level of interpersonal, and communications skills in order to liaise with colleagues, third party suppliers, external consultants and contractors.

Experience

Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
Must exhibit the ability to prioritise both their own and the team’s workload.
Experience of showcasing the ability to work under pressure and deal with competing demands.
Enthusiastic, committed and determined to achieve results.
Experience of risk management and approach to risk management
Experience of agile methodologies and approaches
Prepared to challenge attitudes and behaviours which are incompatible with CTPHQ Policies and Values.

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.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. 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 will not be able to perform their duties. 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.

Confidentiality Agreement

Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.

Our Employee Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.

Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre 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 communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.

Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 28th November 2024