DDAT Portfolio Coordinator
Salary: The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Reference: 19721
Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with security and intelligence agencies to help keep people safe from terrorism. CTP HQ does this through the provision of corporate services as well as national operational tasking and co-ordination. It houses unique national CT capabilities that support the entire network as well as overseeing delivery of CT Policing across the regions to ensure that it operates in a way that is both effective and efficient.
The national security environment we face now demands a paradigm shift in our posture and our capability. Data & Analysis is an enabling 'pillar': our vision is that CTP becomes a data-centric organisation, with the right data exploitable by the whole Network against any threat, utilising the best available capabilities whilst maintaining legal compliance and public trust.
The purpose of this role is to ensure the coordination and effective management of projects and programmes in the Digital, Data, Analysis and Technology (DDAT) portfolio. The successful candidate will work with a range of teams to support the delivery of DDAT projects across the Counter Terrorism Policing Network, particularly through planning, prioritisation, approvals and governance. The role-holder will provide ongoing support and monitoring of progress throughout the project lifecycle, to assure the quality of outputs, outcomes and benefits.
This role provides a unique opportunity to gain experience of working with Counter Terrorism, our strategic partners and the wider policing network. Previous experience in these areas is not a pre-requisite.
Role Responsibilities
This role sits within the Data & Analysis Pillar in CTPHQ. The successful candidate will work with Business Planning, the Change Portfolio and other areas of the business to turn the DDAT-relevant elements of CTP Business Planning into a well-managed portfolio. Responsibilities include:
* Day-to-day management of the DDAT portfolio, including coordinating with relevant areas of the business to understand the process and governance for DDAT projects.
* Applying ongoing portfolio-level prioritisation to DDAT work, in line with organisational objectives and corporate risks.
* Regular monitoring and reporting on progress against the portfolio's objectives.
* Developing, maintaining and implementing robust, effective and efficient planning approaches and processes, and providing the required guidance and tools, at portfolio, programme and project levels.
* Ensuring consistent planning management standards and practices are adhered to across CTPHQ, by working with Programme Managers, (Senior) Project Managers, Regional Change Managers and others to embed planning practices at portfolio, programme or project levels, nationally and regionally, as appropriate.
* Using experience and lessons learned to provide best-practice guidance to support successful delivery of projects and programmes within the portfolio.
* Quality-assuring outputs and outcomes against requirements, and monitoring benefits to ensure ongoing value for money and embed learning into the whole portfolio and business planning lifecycle.
* Other relevant project, programme or portfolio work, appropriate to the grade and according to business needs.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. 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 16th September 2025.
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 2 weeks after the vacancy has closed.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates to be confirmed.