NHU Policy & Strategy Officer - Band D - HUMINT - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Vacancy Reference Number
19841
Number of Vacancies
1
(B) OCU
CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters
Location
London
Band
Band D
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
36 hours per week
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert
Job Title: NHU Policy & Strategy Officer - Band D - HUMINT - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ
Salary: The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: London
Job Summary
The role requires an individual who has the drive and commitment to be part of the CTPHQ National HUMINT Unit (NHU) to work within the Policy and Strategy Team. Experience of planning, development and successful delivery of HUMINT related national policies, standards and guidance is required. This would include the de-confliction of intelligence related policies and guidance created by other areas of business within the CTP network. The role includes managing specific allocated work packages within set timescales as well as providing support, guidance and communication to the wider CT network. To achieve this involves collaborative working with police colleagues across the UK as well as external partners.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
* Provide guidance and support to the CTP National HUMINT network, and coordinate the delivery of the national HUMINT policies and procedures
* Maintain and update national guidance as and when changes have been agreed and formally signed off
* Produce high quality and informed documentation to support CT HUMINT policy changes, record and communicate out effectively to all relevant parties and stakeholders
* Build and maintain effective working relationships with regional CT teams and partner agencies
* Attend local and national meetings on behalf of the NHU in relation to HUMINT policies
* Maintain a professional working knowledge of relevant legislative procedures and national policy.
* Working together with key stakeholders to maintain national policy.
* Maintain relationships with regional colleagues to ensure compliance of agreed standards and provide a point of liaison at CTPHQ to effect early resolution of emerging issues.
* Ensure key changes to policy and processes are implemented throughout the network.
* Ensure that the work of policy developers meets the required standards before sign off and presentation at the relevant governance boards for final sign off.
* Support the network in resolving any policy/process/guidance related issues raised by the CTP Network working with the governance board to prioritise according to risk.
* Undertake academic, legal and open-source research for emerging areas impacting HUMINT
* Manage and to be a point of contact for the CT network regarding some National databases. Ensuring that any changes made to systems follow the agreed process and liaise with the external company providing that service
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.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of "Working to keep people safe from Terrorism".
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre 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 communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations'.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV and an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 8th October 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 closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 4 weeks after hiring manager review.
Essential For The Role
Essential Criteria:
* Experience of working within HUMINT
* Experience of external/internal partnership working
* Excellent literacy skills
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Experience of writing policy and guidance
* Experience of writing high quality documentation at a National Level
* Experience and use of Word and PowerPoint
* Experience in planning and delivery of allocated work packages within specific timescales.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
* Ability to communicate with and influence senior staff, stakeholders and build relationships across both operational and professional boundaries, including partner organisations.
* Experience and knowledge of RIPA 2000, CHIS codes of practice and other relevant HUMINT legislation
* Experience of conducting academic, legal and open-source research
* Experience in engagement with national stakeholders both within law enforcement and at strategic partner level to negotiate and influence a consistent approach to policy and standards.
Desirables Criteria:
* Working within CT Policing
* Proven understanding of the legal requirements and policies which govern the handling of intelligence and other sensitive material.
* Understands practical application of handling conditions for intelligence and sensitive material
* Understanding of practical application of MoPI and intelligence handling codes
* Understanding of the CTP network and how it operates
* Experience of managing or working within CT operations.
Required Languages
English
Reports To
Band C
Additional Information
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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
* We collaborate at level 2
* We support and inspire at level 2
The following values will be tested against during sift:
* Integrity
Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.
Read our full disability confidence statement.