CTSA - Counter Terrorism Policing

Closing date: 10th August 2025, 11:59pm

Salary: £42,897- £48,894 Grade: 7

The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) network stretches across the UK. We work alongside our partners to obtain information and evidence to thwart terrorist planning and help bring perpetrators to justice.

The role

As a Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) you will provide specialist advice on all aspects of Counter Terrorism Protective Security in conjunction with H.M. Government’s Contest Strategy (Protect and Prepare), through the completion of national tasks and work streams authorised by the Association of Chief Police Officers (Terrorism and Allied Matters) , ACPO TAM and the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).

The role involves a regular level of tactical and strategic engagement with partner organisations, using professional judgement to deliver long-term projects, working under their own initiative and on occasion with minimal direct supervision, to improve security levels and preparedness of sites to deal with terrorist activity.

There will be a requirement to travel throughout the West Midlands region for which a pool car or travel allowances will be provided. This may involve frequent visits to sites and locations which present a potentially dangerous and physically demanding environment. A full UK driving licence will be needed.

The role will require flexible working hours and out of hours working to possibly include weekend cover taking into account individual circumstances.

Responsibilities

To improve security levels and preparedness of sites to deal with terrorist activity to save lives and protect the public.
To conduct detailed and technical Counter Terrorism (CT) security surveys to national standards across a range of potential targets including Venues and Public Spaces, sites holding Hazardous Substances, National Infrastructure or specific domestic dwellings.
To provide appropriate and proportionate security advice across the range of targets, partners and in respect of methodologies.
To influence implementation of mitigation of the vulnerabilities identified by advising at tactical and strategic levels and make recommendations around use of budgets.
To work with a wide range of partners to improve their protective security stance. This can include engaging with the public, private industry, local Government, Local Authorities and other partners.
To deliver national training products and where necessary, develop localised packages that will provide learning and improve awareness of, and response to, CT threats.
To proactively identify and engage with key stakeholders and opportunities to progress the Protect and Prepare strands of Contest.
To provide specialist on-the-ground tactical advice, as to the appropriate standard of mitigation for a wide range of attack methodologies and identify most likely threats from a range of terrorist organisations and hostile states.
To provide mentoring and quality assurance functions for new CTSAs during their 2-year training pathway.
To maintain competence through CPD to ensure up-to-date and detailed knowledge of threat group, methodologies, mitigations and international current affairs that influence local threats.
To maintain auditable records of advice given, engagement with partners and decision making made for use in inquest should an attack occur.
To represent the Force, CTPWM or National CTSA Network as required.
To prioritise own workload on a daily basis and competing demands.
Any other duties commensurate with the role and band/grade.

Skills and competencies

Essential

Work towards and pass the City and Guilds Licentiateship Award L4 in Counter Terrorism Security Management, which must be achieved within two years from time of appointment.
Attend a basic three week residential course and to undertake up to a further twelve additional courses between one and five days in length at locations across the country - training in crime prevention, counter terrorism protective security techniques and other related topics.
Hold or be willing to obtain AET Level 3 training qualification.
Constant personally-led CPD to retain currency of information on threat groups, methodologies and mitigations.
Awareness and a broad knowledge of national and local issues surrounding terrorism and the Police response to it.
Have the ability and knowledge to complete site surveys and complete risk assessment.
Ability to effectively represent the Force and the Police service externally and maintain credible working relationships with customers.
Knowledge of current local, national and international affairs.
Develop knowledge of the following legislation in relation to terrorism: The Terrorism Act 2000 , Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 , Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.
Proven interpersonal skills (oral and presentational, listening and clarifying, influencing, persuading and negotiating).
Proven problem-solving skills with partners in a multi-agency environment.

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of protective security subjects
Knowledge/awareness of Crime Prevention, Military Security, Architectural Liaison or relevant Engineering or Industrial experience
Good knowledge of the UK Governments Contest strategy
City and Guilds Graduateship level 6 qualification through NaCTSO.

Security Clearance

⚠ This role requires British Nationality (some dual nationalities may be ineligible) and a Security Check vetting clearance.

You will need to undergo additional security clearance checks, with the offer of employment being conditional on obtaining all of the necessary security clearances. There are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion Vision: “Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm”

We are a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a "Disability Confident Interview Scheme" - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

Advertisement Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if the maximum volume of applications has been reached. Candidates with unsubmitted applications will not be informed prior to the advert closing.

Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.