Head of CTSFO Development and Coordination - Band B - NCPP Armed Policing HQ - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: Head of CTSFO Development and Coordination - Band B - NCPP Armed Policing HQ - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £56,911.
The salary is broken down as £56,911 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £69,342.
Location: Remote
Do you have experience as a firearm’s tactical advisor, operational or tactical firearms commander and of operating at a strategic level with senior leaders? Are you ready to work on a national scale, dealing with CTSFO policies and capability? If so, you could lead the development of our Counter Terrorism Specialist Firearms Officer (CTSFO) network. Join us in this key, senior role and play your part in keeping the country safe.
As Head of CTSFO Development & Coordination, you’ll deal with a variety of national polices, doctrines, capability, and capacity development, as well as national operational activity for the CTSFO network. Leading a small specialist team, you’ll provide vital coordination and organise training through a structured programme.
In this varied role, you could be doing anything from driving CTSFO capability development projects, to developing policy and practice for the CTSFO network. With this wide-ranging remit, you’ll have the scope to make a considerable impact on the evolution of the CTSFO network, and ultimately, the safety of the public.
At this level, you’ll be liaising with many stakeholders, for example: UK police forces, the Ministry of Defence, the Home Office - Homeland Security Group, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and commercial and industry partners. You’ll therefore need experience of connecting with senior leaders and overcoming barriers to achieve consensus.
In addition to strong communication skills, you’ll need solid technical expertise: detailed knowledge of Armed Policing Authorised Professional Practice and the national CTSFO network. You’ll have gained your knowledge working as a firearm’s tactical advisor, operational or tactical firearms commander. We’ll also be looking for experience of prioritising your work, managing resources, and delivering complex projects.
It’s important to note that you may be working to tight deadlines in order to manage risk. You’ll also be part of an on-call rota for your 24/7 unit, so flexibility and reliability are key.
Your influence will be multi-dimensional, and affect every force and policing agency, plus external bodies, and governmental departments. With a budget of circa £16million and a high degree of delegated budgetary authority, you’ll have a role with considerable responsibility.
In return for your skills and dedication, you can expect a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension, excellent career development and one of the most rewarding roles around.
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.
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
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. 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 23:55 on the 11th of February 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence the 17th of February 2025.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence the 3rd of March 2025.