Job Title: Data Strategy & Policy Lead – D&A – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £59,301 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
This is a critical role in the data office at the centre of the Counter Terrorism Policing network. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of CTP’s data strategy, run its data governance functions and provide data policy advice on a range of areas.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Develop and implement a coherent long term data strategy for CT Policing to support the effective and ethical use of data across the network.
- Draft data management policies and guidance, reviewing and updating these when needed.
- Lead on data literacy improvement for CTP to improve workforce knowledge and skills.
- Oversee CTP’s data governance, including secretariat functions for the Digital, Data, Analysis and Technology (DDAT) Board, as well as the Data Board that sits beneath it.
- Collaborate with other teams, regional units and partner organisations to enable CTP to operate the best possible data sharing and exploitation practices.
- Line manage four Band C staff, supporting their professional development
- Supporting the leadership and direction of the data office as a whole, promoting co-ordination across teams, wellbeing initiatives and a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Skills
The post holder must have:
- The ability to think strategically, develop a clear vision for change and build support for transformation at all levels of the organisation.
- Leadership and people management experience, with a drive to get the best out of people and support professional growth.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to articulate key messages clearly and authoritatively using a range of techniques designed to suit different audiences.
- A track record of building and maintaining highly effective relationships with colleagues, other teams and partner organisations.
- Good organisational skills, with an aptitude for co-ordinating activity and managing competing priorities under pressure.
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 Colleague Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritize 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 keeps 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 organizational 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 realize their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor 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 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 Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 14th August 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 vacancy has closed.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence in August / early September.
