We welcome applications from substantive Sergeants, as well as those who have successfully passed their force promotion board, for a Sergeant position within the Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) Fixed Intelligence Management Unit (FIMU), primarily supervising Surrey and Sussex.
In this role, you will provide effective supervision, guidance and leadership within the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Management Unit, ensuring the professional, consistent management and robust quality control of all intelligence and information entering and leaving the unit.
You will also oversee the development of intelligence to support the assessment and management of threat and risk in relation to Counter Terrorism priorities.
Applicants will have experience across the broad spectrum of intelligence supervision, including risk management, together with strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
You must be able to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate sound time-management and decision making capabilities. Where not already held, support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to achieve ICIDP (Detectives) accreditation whilst in post.
The Intelligence Department operates on a 24/7 basis, and supervisory roles are required to support an on‑call function. While this post carries a specific operational brief and requires detailed subject matter knowledge, the post holder is also expected to maintain a broad awareness of the wider Counter Terrorism remit, context and strategic priorities. The focus of the role may change in line with evolving operational demands.
Due to the role requirements, it is essential that the post holder be prepared to be security cleared to Developed Vetting (DV) level, if not already. Furthermore, due to the nature and sensitivity of work carried out we require that candidates not only hold this vetting level but that they also undertake additional security clearances which include additional nationality 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 3 May 2026 at 23:55hrs. Interviews will take place on Thursday 14 May 2026. Due to operational commitments we are unable to offer alternative dates
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.
Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.
If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.
- 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 submission application. 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.
Please 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. Please also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number TBC. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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