Job Title: Test Lead (QAT Senior Analyst) - Band M - Technology - CTPHQ
Salary: The starting salary is £63,409, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £60,400 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £65,886. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
As a Test Lead QAT Senior Analyst, you will be involved in providing Quality Assurance support and expertise to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), designing and creating bespoke software and integrating external solutions to assist in operations and strategic work.
This role is aligned to the Test Lead QAT Senior Analyst role set out within the Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (DDAT).
You’ll join a new team of Testers and Software engineers, working flexibly from home and with an office available in London and Birmingham.
This role requires a flexible working approach and be self-motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented. The role requires DV STRAP clearance.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Work alongside solution suppliers (both third-party and in-house) to develop Detailed Test Plans (both functional and non-functional) and ensuring their implementation
- Produce required test artefacts (incl. Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, and Reports)
- Working with SMEs, Business Analysts and other stakeholders to elicit detailed test requirements and acceptance criteria
- Logging and tracking defects
- Creating and executing test cases and manual (procedural) test scripts
- Creating and executing test automation scripts (where appropriate)
- Performing exploratory testing
- Performing data migration testing – utilising ETL tools (where appropriate)
- Performing regression testing (manual and automated)
- Support User Acceptance / Business Validation testing (where appropriate).
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.
To understand this process you must read the Pre-Recruitment Briefing which explains National Security Vetting and STRAP in more detail. To request a copy of the briefing or for further information please contact NCTPHQ Mailbox – STRAP & Personnel Compliance
Please note the successful candidate will be part of a recruitment pipeline for a period of up to 12 months.
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.
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 13th May 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
