Business Analyst - SPP - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: Business Analyst - SPP - 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: London/Hybrid Working
Job Summary:
Counter Terrorism Policing HQ’s Strategy, Planning and Performance (SPP) Directorate is a multi-skilled, diverse, insightful and influential team that sits at the heart of CTPHQ. Operating in New Scotland Yard and CTOC (West Brompton), we work collaboratively with CTP colleagues in the HQ and across the network, to ensure that CTP has effective strategies, policies and plans in place, along with the capabilities it needs to keep the public and the UK safe.
Informed by CTP’s strategic approach, and contributing to the UK’s CONTEST Strategy and other National Security-related strategies, we set out clear strategic direction, drive CTP’s network delivery plan, deliver performance insights to inform decision-making, and run CTP’s principal governance structures. We cohere CTP’s positions on policy and legislation, while also navigating CTP’s organisational response to operational incidents and investigations. In addition, we support, advise and brief CTP’s senior leaders in their leadership of CTP while also engaging for CTP with partners, Government and internationally in support of our mission.
CTPHQ’s SPP Directorate is a hybrid of police staff and civil servants. The team is skilled, influential and inclusive, and is the ideal place for existing or aspiring professionals to make a real difference and develop a career in an operational policing environment. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience of the national CT Policing Network and wider policing, as well as how policing operates alongside the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) and Whitehall departments.
Business Analysts undertake a vital role within the pillar undertaking analysis and design activity to ensure that national strategy is effectively and pragmatically turned into meaningful organisational change delivery. Reporting to one of the Band B’s in the Planning and Design team, this role will play a key role analysing strategic issues and opportunities, and in turn making recommendations to help us improve our operating model and ultimately keep the public safe.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Continuously engage with senior HQ leaders in order to effectively understand and identify issues and ambitions in line with CTP strategy
- Undertake reviews, assessments and other design activity to help develop and maintain our understanding of the overall CTP operating model
- Work closely with change initiatives, helping to ensure we focus on priority issues and ambitions and making sure we identify strategic requirements upfront to assist project teams
- Undertake the review and assurance of organisational change activity, ensuring alignment to strategic direction
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the CTP Business Planning cycle, ensuring that priorities requirements are well described and understood
- Represent the pillar and by extension CTPHQ at key strategic meetings and boards
- Work closely with all other CTPHQ pillars (of note: Change, Strategic HR, Finance, Data & Analysis), CT Policing Network and other key stakeholders
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 and an online application form. Please ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV
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 2 to 3 weeks after hiring manager review.