Lead Business Analyst - Technology - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: Lead Business Analyst - Technology - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £68,295, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £65,367 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £70,012. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
At Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) our purpose is clear – to keep people safe from terrorism. To do this we are constantly evolving, developing new and innovative ways to counter the ever-shifting terrorist threat.
At CTP we are looking to recruit into three Senior Specialist roles: Senior User Research, Business Case Management, and Senior Business Analysis. Within your specialist field you'll manage the incoming technology demands, so that CTP business challenges can be understood, developed and overcome. You will work closely with your team providing expert advice and guidance to ensure artefacts are managed, implemented to a high quality and deliver the greatest value.
In the Senior User Researcher discipline you will lead colleagues in their plans for undertaking user research. You will ensure your team adopt the right analysis and synthesis techniques as well as continually assure, improve and innovate practices to provide clear and valuable findings.
In the Business Case Manager discipline, you will be responsible for assuring Business Case production throughout the Business Case Lifecycle, ensuring they result in projects being successfully commissioned and delivered into a supported service. You will use the Government Green Book 5 case model and be responsible for quality assuring content. You will ensure business cases have had the right level of consultation and ensure papers are on track to reach Governance Boards.
In the Senior Business Analysis discipline, you will ensure proposed solutions align with business goals and objectives, whilst achieving the required outcomes and expected benefits. You will do this by ensuring your team of business analysts apply effective business analysis skillsets within the project delivery lifecycle.
Your background must include leading a team(s) / staff management, experience in user research, business case production or business analysis in delivery. You must have a high degree of written communication skills and be able to develop a range of documentation formats to provide information in a manner suitable for the target audience. Managing multiple concurrent projects should not phase you.
Vetting
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) level before taking up the post.
All appointments are subject to the post holder satisfying the required level of security clearance at the time of appointment and for the duration of the attachment agreement. Failure to achieve such clearance or removal of such clearance will result in the termination of employment. This does not affect your statutory right.
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material daily. 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 can 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 can 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 Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 6th 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 1 to 2 weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 to 3 weeks after hiring manager review.