We welcome applications from substantive Superintendents for the role of CTPSE Head of Intelligence.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) as a critical member of our Senior Leadership Team, working as part of the national Counter Terrorism Policing network in our mission to reduce the threat and fear of terrorism and wider national security threats in the South East and beyond.
The successful candidate will work as our strategic lead for intelligence, responsible for the effective management of our intelligence processes in support of all of the unit’s departments. This includes the collection and protection of sensitive intelligence sources, relationships with other organisations, regions and forces, and contributing to the ongoing development of the CTP network’s Intelligence Capability. Additional responsibilities include line management responsibility for the region’s CT Borders Policing operation, our regional prisons intelligence unit, and being the CTP lead for a national capability.
Because of its breadth, this is a leadership role lending itself to applicants from a variety of backgrounds with different skillsets. Applicants should have an intelligence management background, however this may come from a variety of different contexts. They certainly need to have experience and be skilled in managing risk and leading in environments that have involved the use of sensitive intelligence to investigate serious or complex crimes. They will also need to demonstrate a good understanding of investigation and court processes and procedures.
There is real scope for the successful applicant to build on the skills that they already have and to learn the other skills required for this role. This is why the desirable skills that we list are relatively broad. We do not expect anyone to cover them all.
Above all, what this role really requires is the ability to allow our people to achieve excellence through an inclusive culture, which holds them to account but allows them to develop and thrive. They also need a proven ability to lead people effectively through change, to be able to lead and manage risk under pressure. Given that the CT Policing network is a collaboration with other forces, and which works so closely with other agencies, the role holder must be a person who has shown their ability to build and maintain successful partnership working.
This role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you will be required to travel for business purposes. This may include some travel across the UK and is not limited to the South East.
You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. The successful candidate will be required to perform on call responsibilities.
Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary for the successful candidate to obtain and maintain vetting level DV together with a number of enhanced security checks. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past ten years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government) and studying abroad. Please be aware that if successful there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries once in post
You can find more information about security vetting here.
How to Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 22 March 2026 at 23:55hrs. Interviews will be held on Friday 17 April 2026
If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.
To confirm support, along with your application you are required to provide a completed Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’. Please also upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record.
- Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact WFPlanning@hampshire.police.uk if you have any queries relating to this.
- Kent Officers will need to inform Kent HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply. Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to Kent HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by Kent HR Resource Planning. These steps must be completed prior to application submission. If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.
- Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 23294.
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