NaCTSO VaPS (Venues and Public Spaces) Unit – Desk Officer - Band P - NCPP - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Job Title: NaCTSO VaPS (Venues and Public Spaces) Unit – Desk Officer - Band P - NCPP - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £45,131 which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £42,203 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £47,668 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
The post holder will work in a specialist team within National Counter Terrorism Security Office, supporting the development and delivery of protective security awareness products, tools and guidance, as well as training to support delivery. They will work with a variety of stakeholders within CT Policing, business and Government.
They will act as the point of contact working in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders in government departments and agencies, and the regional UK CT Policing network to develop engagement in delivering protective security capability and guidance. The post holder will be required to support training and projects in new areas of business across NaCTSO capabilities to ensure they can be successfully delivered.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Support the research and development CT protective security awareness guidance and products.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of guidance and products and suggest ideas for improving them.
- Work closely with partners across the police network, government departments and industry, to support the development, design and delivery of CT protective security advice and guidance, and the creation of specific products.
- Work closely with NaCTSO colleagues to peer review NaCTSO guidance and ensure that it goes through the agreed approvals and governance processes.
- Keep up to date with current threat and intelligence, UK best practice and accepted CT Protective Security methodology and analysis.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of role specific legislation, national policy and frameworks, and tactical options to advise internal and external stakeholders.
- Maximise advice delivery through the NaCTSO public website.
- Represent NaCTSO on various relevant Police, Government and Industry working groups/committees.
- Represent NaCTSO at engagement events with both private business and public sector/ government audiences, to promote our advice, guidance and products.
- Produce high quality reports, presentations and guidance.
- Deliver effective and engaging briefings on behalf of the team or NaCTSO.
- Manage projects in new areas of business, identifying impacts on NaCTSO, negotiating departmental requirements and briefing NaCTSO Units on changes to ensure efficient and effective transition.
- Lead small projects or project workstreams, liaising with colleagues and other subject matter experts to meet project objectives.
- Support wider NACTSO repose to incidents, including supporting CT investigations and any subsequent inquiries.
- Undertake other tasks as directed by the line manager.
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 and an online application form. Please ensure that your CV is saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 23rd January 2026.
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 from 9th February