HR Analyst - Band D - Human Resources - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: HR Analyst - Band D - Human Resources - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
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 location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
As a HR Analyst in Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) you will be responsible for the reporting and visualisation of workforce data for CTPHQ and the wider CT Network. The data will be used for key corporate decisions and published reports.
You will interpret data and provide narrative that will support CTP in developing our Workforce Strategy, that ensures we attract, develop and retain the workforce necessary to keep the country safe from ever-evolving threats.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather quantitative and/or qualitative workforce information and data from a range of sources and teams across the Network to build an understanding of the current and/or required workforce composition.
- Ensure templates for collecting information and data are effective and processes are consistently followed by those involved in submitting workforce information and data.
- Maintain accurate, clean and up to date, workforce data and information. Review data returns and forecasts and resolve any data quality issues to ensure accurate reports can be published.
- Implementing standard algorithms for handling and processing the data.
- Review workforce data and information to identify trends, patterns and insights to support identification of opportunities, requirements and challenges in the short, medium and long term, at a national and local level.
- Present data innovatively, primarily using Microsoft Excel to produce visualisation and provide narrative.
- Deliver routine reports and papers to a range of senior decision makers and practitioners within the police service, strategic partners, government, and necessary external bodies.
- Respond to a wide range of ad-hoc and ongoing, straight-forward requests for data, from a wide range of stakeholders, and work with colleagues in a team environment to support more complex or difficult requests for data and analytics.
- Collate and prepare information and data for meetings, presenting it with appropriate visualisation, narrative and insights.
- Provide support the annual workforce planning cycle working with Business Planning and Finance, providing accurate data and ensuring workforce data is accurately updated to reflect changes.
- Make recommendations to improve the method, format and tooling in which data is collated, analysed and presented. Support the continuous improvement of the team and drive efficiencies.
- Maintain links between centrally held and local data to ensure data can be reconciled.
- Provide data to support tracking of KPIs against Strategic Workforce Priorities.
- Build and maintain knowledge of Metropolitan Police HR processes, policies and landscape and an understanding of end-to-end workforce planning, the deployment processes within this.
- Comply with MPS policies and any legal obligations such as FOIA, GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
- Work collaboratively with others within your team, across the CTP HR capability, and be able to respond and undertake additional responsibilities at times of increased demand.
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) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.
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 button “. 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 28th 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 weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 4 weeks after hiring manager review.