Job Title: NTFIU - Specialist Investigations - Accreditation Regulator and Trainer - Police Staff - CTP London
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
As Accreditation Regulator and Trainer, you’ll play a key role in improving capability across the Counter Terrorism Policing financial investigation network. Working as part of the NTFIU Training, Engagement and Innovation unit, you’ll help ensure national standards are understood and applied consistently across the CTP FIU network. It’s a role where your expertise will support operational confidence, strengthen professional practice and contribute to the continued effectiveness of counter terrorism financial investigation.
Job Summary
The NTFIU Training, Engagement and Innovation unit is an integral part of the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU) and the wider CTP FIU network. The role holder will be responsible for training, assessing and reviewing the accreditation of CT Financial Investigators (CTFI) and CT Financial Intelligence Officers (CTFIO) across the CTP network. The role holder will be responsible for delivering on national TF strategy and ensuring the operational success of the unit/network by engagement with key stakeholders and private industry. They will have responsibility for the delivery of training and engagement products to ensure that CTP network is suitably equipped and informed on relevant professional updates.
The role-holder will be responsible for the delivery of training and outreach programs both internally and externally. The training and outreach are both in the UK and abroad and as such the role holder is expected to meet these the travel requirement.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Training – Plan and deliver a range of accreditation courses (e.g. CTFIO/CTFI).
- Development of training and engagement products.
- Completion of CTFI/CTFIO regulatory assessments nationwide (in person) and complete required administration.
- Engagement outreach to public and private partners / organisations.
- Identify training, engagement and innovation opportunities/needs across the CTP network and assist with solution development addressing the needs.
- Support and input to project activities that enhance and support the capabilities of the CTP FIU network (e.g. legislation change, technology changes).
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver accreditation training for CT Financial Intelligence Officers and CT Financial Investigators.
- Develop training, engagement and outreach materials that support capability across the network.
- Carry out CTFI and CTFIO regulatory assessments in person across the UK, completing all related administration accurately and on time.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with public and private sector partners and organisations.
- Identify training, engagement and innovation needs across the CTP network, supporting the development of practical solutions.
- Contribute to projects that strengthen the capability of the CTP FIU network, including changes linked to legislation, technology or operational practice.
- Deliver training and outreach activities both in the UK and overseas, meeting the travel requirements of the role.
Benefits:
You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers. These include:
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, gradually increasing with your length of service
- A civil service pension arrangement, with a choice between the Alpha and the Partnership pension schemes
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions
- Career pathways with progression opportunities
Pension:
- When you start as a member of police staff, you'll have a choice of joining one of the civil service pension schemes:
- The Alpha pension scheme is a CARE (career average revalued earnings) pension scheme which offers a guaranteed pension with an optional lump sum, based on the earnings you receive during your career. The Met and you will contribute, and you will receive tax relief on the contributions you make.
- The Partnership pension scheme. The value of the pension pot when you retire will depend on the contributions paid in and the returns on your investments. You can use the resulting pot to fund your retirement. The Met will make contributions on your behalf, and you will receive tax relief on any contributions you make.
- If you already have a pension, it may be possible to transfer it into the civil service pension arrangements.
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.
Additional Information
Please provide your dates to avoid for the next 2 months; these should be listed at the bottom of your application.
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 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 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 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 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 25/05/2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed agains/t eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
