Major Incident room Office Manager
Job Title: Major Incident room Office Manager
Salary: The starting salary is £43,425 which includes allowances totalling £2,928 and a 12.5% shift allowance.
The salary is broken down as £35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523 Plus, a 12.5% shift allowance, location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
SO15 Major Incident Room Office Managers are required to supervise a team of Police Officers and Police Staff who will receive, review and assess all material gathered during CT investigations using CT HOLMES, and ultimately task investigators to build a comprehensive prosecution case against CT offenders.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Manage, lead and develop a team of Police Officers and Police Staff.
- Maintain, supervise and quality assure the CT HOLMES account as directed by the SIO.
- Assess all material obtained throughout an investigation and prioritise actions according to the SIO's strategy.
- Utilising HOLMES 2 and Altia Virtual Document Management System, the Office Manager ensures that support is given to both intelligence led and post incident investigations.
- Produce reports and documentation.
Additional Information
- Please note that the opportunities for remote working are limited in this role.
- You will be based at Empress State Building but may occasionally be required to work at alternative locations.
- To attract a 12.5% Shift Disturbance Allowance, you will be asked to work a shift pattern which involves working between 0700-1900 hours Monday to Friday.
- Please provide your dates to avoid for the next 2 months.
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.
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.
To understand this process you must read the Pre-Recruitment Briefing which explains National Security Vetting and STRAP in more detail. To request a copy of the briefing or for further information please contact NCTPHQ Mailbox – STRAP & Personnel Compliance
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 begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 11th September 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 is to be confirmed.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates are to be confirmed.