Junior Software Developer – Band N – Technology – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: Junior Software Developer – Band N – Technology – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £53,459, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £50,531 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £55,103. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Birmingham
Job Summary
As a Junior Software Developer, with a focus on developing and refining our IT Service Management (ITSM) toolsets, you will be involved in providing technical support and expertise to the Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) national operations centre: the CSC. You will assist in vital operations and strategic work as the CSC seeks to improve and modernise its ITSM platform and tooling, which is currently an on-premise installation of Service Now.
This role is aligned to the Junior Developer role set out within the Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (DDAT). You’ll join an existing and mature Applications team located east of Birmingham, with easy access from the M6 and M42 and secure onsite parking. A London office location is also available in West Brompton should this appeal. This is a great opportunity to lead on the realisation of the ITSM tooling strategic roadmap, working to enhance user experience and customer satisfaction, as well as having a degree of autonomy to create benefits and value for practitioners across multidisciplinary teams and locations in the CT network.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Liaise with the Service Owner, CSC Working Group, X-Government Service Now Forum and Service Now to comprehend strategic direction of the platform and work to realise benefits and improvement across the enterprise
- Proactively develop and refine current instance in conjunction with existing collaborative partnerships
- Engage in longer term projects as required
- Integration of new releases, patches, services, solutions and infrastructure
- Tactical development of scripts/solutions
- Tactical development of hardware exploits
- Analysis of new and emerging technologies, solutions, devices, and user habits
- Analyse information, performance and apply professional judgement and opinion, with rationale
- Keep abreast and up to date with relevant current affairs issues, technologies and subject matter requirements as required.
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 5th November 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 2 – 4 weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.