Deputy Head of Governance – Strategy, Planning and Performance
Secondment: Two years
Location: London
Job Summary
The Strategy, Planning and Performance (SPP) Pillar is a diverse and multi-skilled team that sits at the heart of the CT Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ). We ensure that CTP has effective strategies, policies and plans in place, along with the capabilities it needs to keep the UK and its interests protected. Aligned to the government’s CONTEST and other National Security Strategies we set out clear, strategic direction, ensuring that CTP targets its investment on the right things. We deliver and assure this by establishing clear implementation plans with performance metrics that are monitored and delivered through effective governance structures.
The Deputy Head of Governance has responsibility for establishing, improving and maintaining the governance arrangements for the most senior decision-making boards within CTP and jointly leading the strategic briefings function of CTPHQ. The role has four core responsibilities:
1. Maintain the highest professional standards of governance across CTP.
2. Continually improve CTP’s senior governance boards.
3. Jointly lead the strategic briefings function in support of HQ leadership.
4. On-call responsibility on a rostered basis.
The role supports the Head of Strategy, Policy and Governance and has direct line management of 1 or 2 Governance and Briefings Managers at Band C level. This role is one of two deputies to the Head.
Vetting and STRAP
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.
All appointments are subject to the post holder satisfying the highest levels of security clearance at the time of appointment and for the duration of the secondment agreement. Failure to achieve such clearance or removal of such clearance will result in termination of the secondment agreement and the post holder will be returned to their Home Force/Home Organisation. This does not affect your statutory right.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Additional Information
No accommodation provided.
Successful candidates may also be entitled to reasonable excess travel fares, this would be subject to prior consultation.
This secondment will be for a period of 2 years, extendable to 5 years subject to annual reviews and based in London although some UK travel will be required.
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, and 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
For an application pack please contact recruitment.ctphq@met.police.uk.
For further information regarding the roles please contact Dean Barr Dean.Barr@met.police.uk
Completed applications must be sent to CTPHQ HR Recruitment by 25th June 2025. Your application should include confirmation of support/approval for the secondment opportunity from your HR Department and ACPO team/Head of Department via email.