PMO Manager - Band C - Change - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: PMO Manager - Band C - Change - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £ 44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
For Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), delivering projects is not just about bringing improvements, it is about keeping millions of people safe across the UK. Our Change Pillar supports a portfolio of projects and programmes that help protect our country and we have a number of exciting opportunities to help deliver change across the CTP network.
The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) Programme and Project Management Team has an exciting opportunity for a PMO Manager to help deliver our portfolio of change across the CTP network.
You don’t need a background in policing or security for your skills to help keep people safe.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have experience in PMO specialisms e.g. RAID, planning, benefits, and reporting
- Effectively apply portfolio management standards in line with industry best practice
- Be able to prioritise workload and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be able to analyse and interpret a broad range of data to assist stakeholders with decision making
- Be able to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong team management skills
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to tailor your approach to suit the audience and situation
For further information on the key responsibilities for the role, please refer to the job description attached.
The Change Pillar is a supportive team environment and one in which we endeavour to ensure each individual can fulfil their potential. If you have a passion to drive change forward, then we will provide you with the platform, support and opportunities to do it.
Please note, the job description embedded is used as a framework to review and manage performance when an individual is in post, and therefore not all skills and experience are required from the outset.
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.
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 16th September 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence mid – late August.