Regional Control & Coordination Officer

Regional Control & Coordination Officer 
Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW)
Secondment 
Fixed Term Contract - 2 Years Secondment 
GMP Grade E - £30,333 - £32,613 + 30.17% Equalisation Allowance (Monday to Sunday ( Rota basis between - 06:00-23:00))
OCC Speke 

Introduction

Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism. 

We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual who can support CTPNW in achieving its mission.

Role Purpose

This role plays a vital part in supporting national and regional Counter Terrorism (CT) policing objectives across the North West’s ports. You will ensure the region remains compliant with national requirements by delivering effective research, tasking and coordination of frontline Counter Terrorism Border Policing (CTBP) resources. Working on behalf of the Regional Senior Ports Officer, you will help ensure that operational activity is intelligence‑led, prioritised appropriately, and aligned to the wider CT mission.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support the efficient tasking and coordination of CTBP frontline resources.
• Research, review and assess intelligence to inform operational decision‑making.
• Manage, handle and process sensitive information in line with national standards.
• Prepare clear, concise written products and briefings for officers, staff and partners.
• Facilitate the secure transfer, storage and destruction of sensitive data and materials.
• Work closely with supervisors to ensure the Control Desk function operates effectively.
• Apply an understanding of threat, harm and risk to contextualise intelligence and support tasking decisions.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when handling large volumes of information.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Technical and Analytical Skills

• Must have a high level of IT skills and computer literacy, including excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications, Office 365 and Intelligence Systems (PNC, Local Force IT Systems,), enabling the inputting, manipulation, review and research to be undertaken effectively and accurately. This must be demonstrated both on application and interview.
• Ability to input, manipulate and analyse data accurately and efficiently.
• Understanding of the National Intelligence Model (NIM), National Standards of Intelligence Management (NSIM), intelligence grading, and the Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS).
• Experience handling, researching and summarising complex intelligence material.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, meaningful intelligence summaries and reports.
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
• Confidence to challenge discrepancies in intelligence sensitively and professionally.

Professional Competence

• APP‑MOPI training and understanding of GPMS principles (or willingness to undertake training).
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.
• Self‑motivation, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision when required.
• Understanding of CT and DE policing priorities, including threat, harm and risk concepts.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Schedule 7 TACT 2000, Schedule 3 CTBSA 2019) is desirable.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness to undertake mandatory IT and role‑specific training, with ongoing quality monitoring and refresher training as needed.
• Ability to support secure data transfer processes and maintain accurate registers for sensitive material.

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 – word supporting evidence. 

Please click here for full JDQ

Please click here for the Leadership Framework

Please attach a copy of your approved signed secondment support form to your application. 

UK Nationality Requirements

This role is restricted to UK Nationals. Dual nationals may be considered where one nationality is British. Due to the sensitivity of the work, all applicants must be able to obtain the appropriate national security vetting. In some cases, conflicts of interest or international connections may delay or prevent clearance. Additional security checks will be carried out, and travel to certain countries may be restricted.

Vetting

This post requires access to highly sensitive intelligence material. Applicants must hold, or be willing to undergo, National Security Vetting at Security Check (enhanced) level before appointment, with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting once in post. Applicants should normally have lived in the UK for the past 5–10 years. Further information on vetting can be found on the UK Government website.

Additional Information

• The role may involve occasional travel across the North West, particularly during arrest or premises search operations.
• If you are successful in applying for a police staff post and are a member of police staff at a police force currently that is different to Merseyside Police, you will be required to resign from your current force and take up a contract of employment with Merseyside Police. You will then be seconded from Merseyside Police to CTPNW c/o GMP.

Inclusion & Diversity

CTPNW is committed to building an inclusive workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

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