Job Title: Communications Manager - Communications - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Purpose
You will be responsible for defining and implementing the partnerships communications strategy for priority programmes and projects that contribute directly to CTP’s mission to protect the public from terrorism. You will work closely with colleagues across the national Counter Terrorism Policing network, as well as with senior police officers and police staff.
You’ll be part of a highly motivated communications team, with the chance to learn from senior policing colleagues and work on one of the most important issues to the public. But you’ll also have the opportunity to draw on your own experience and initiative to plan and deliver communications that support wider organisational and operational objectives.
Your primary goal will be to ensure that our key audiences have the information they need, when they need it. You’ll be a positive advocate for communications as a profession and be able to explain how it contributes to CTP’s overall mission. You’ll provide your expertise and support to senior officers and police staff across our national network, and play an active role in building the communications profession within CTP.
You’ll also be committed to your own continuous professional development and will be supported in this with membership of the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR) and a bespoke learning and development curriculum for Counter Terrorism Policing communicators.
Job Requirements
We are looking for a leader, or aspiring leader, who has experience of building trusted partnerships, navigating sensitive operational environments, and delivering measurable communications outcomes across a complex organisation.
You will need to be a self-starter, able to quickly grasp new projects or priorities, or refresh and refine an existing approach. You will need to balance the strategic with the tactical, with a real focus on delivery. You’ll need to build excellent relationships with senior officers and colleagues right across the country, as well as with stakeholders from law enforcement partners, government, business and other groups.
You’ll have a good understanding of the different channels at your disposal and will use audience insight to choose the right approach. You’ll be focused on outcomes and changing behaviour and will use evaluation to drive continuous improvement of your plans. You’ll take responsibility for planning and producing content, and will work collaboratively with others to plan, programme and deliver your work. You’ll build and maintain great relationships and use your network to support not only your own projects but CTP’s wider communication strategy.
You’ll make your presence felt as a positive and proactive member of the team and national communications network. You may have line management responsibilities, but whether you have direct reports or not, you’ll be constantly on the lookout for opportunities to share best practice, support your colleagues and contribute to wider network initiatives, including on Learning and Development. You will take active steps to contribute to our shared commitment to Inclusion, Diversity and Equality.
You will bring energy, purpose and new ideas to our mission. You’ll look for opportunities to improve what we do and help to ensure that that the work we do is constantly evolving to meet the threats that we face, and the communications environment that we operate in.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the CTP Communications Partnership strategy, which is aligned to the delivery of the pillar’s strategic aims and objectives
- Proactively seek and build strong and effective partnerships aligned to CTP’s strategy
- Secure the support of partners for priority CTP campaigns and other suitable communications activity and co-ordinate with partners on major cross-cutting issues and during major incidents
- Lead the day-to-day relationship management with partners: including a range of public, police, government, charity and private sector organisations
- Collaborate with the CTP communications team, the CTP Network, key stakeholders and senior leads across CT to produce innovative and impactful campaign content that engages our external audiences
- Collaborate with the CTP communications team, the CTP Network, key stakeholders and senior leaders to proactively seek content to support our external communications and help promote CTP: developing trust and confidence, promoting CTP excellence and success and CTP brand management
- Provide expert advice on evaluation and insight from external campaigns to key CTP seniors and relevant stakeholders.
- Consider how campaign work can be supported and promoted through a range of communications channels and specialisms to ensure a holistic approach to all of our communications delivery (e.g.: Prevent, Protect and Prepare, Media, Campaigns, Partnerships, Internal, Change, Digital)
- Strong quality assurance ability to ensure that all CTP products reach our highest standards
- Effectively represent the CTP communications pillar, promoting our brand and reputation, presenting our work to relevant audiences, with confidence and knowledge of the benefit we bring to operational policing
- An advocate for our shared commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equality in everything we do
- Support the wider delivery effort of the CTP HQ communications team and crisis response as part of any terrorism incident
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 continues to prioritise an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP aims to keep the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.
Our people protect our national security across the UK. In order to continue to deliver against our organisational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – “working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
IDE is at the heart 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 backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled are able to realise their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process. CTP also welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, such as part-time working, job-share and where the role permits, hybrid working arrangements. All flexible working arrangements should be discussed and agreed with the hiring manager.
How to apply
To begin your career at the CTP, 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 personal statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 16th September 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 two weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence two weeks after application review.
