Technical Lead
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 38,926 / year
Freelance
06-03-2025
Job Specifications
*CT Borders - Border Operation Centre (CTBOC) - Technical Lead - Band D - Counter Terrorism policing HQ*
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
*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: West Brompton*
*Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) performs a critical role, keeping the country safe. As part of the CT Border Operations Centre (CTBOC) you’ll play your part by supporting the Border Digital Team, which carries out vital intelligence work. *
As Technical Lead – a newly created role – your main task will be tosupport the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a Quality Management System (QMS) within CT Border Policing. It’s essential that we meet relevant standards (ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 9001) and work to international benchmarks.
Day to day, you’ll develop, implement and manage digital forensic workflows for frontline colleagues, following Forensic Science Regulator guidance, ISO Standards and any other relevant legislation. As your colleagues make the most of ever-evolving tech, you’ll deal with document and record control, identify risks and opportunities, and monitor any non-conformances, improvements and corrective actions.
With this remit, you’ll be the professional contact for Border Policing for all technical matters relating to Quality Management Systems. It means working closely with the Operations Support regional quality/accreditation representatives to ensure quality standards are maintained and developed. It also means you’ll be responsible for championing continuous improvement nationally across CTP Borders. With your experience of Quality Management, you’ll have the ideal background.
To ensure our plans and projects meet present and future tech needs, you must have experience in Project Delivery and Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT). We’re also looking forin-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO17025 and ISO17020 and other international standards.
Along with this technical expertise, you’ll have strong communication skills. It’s crucial you can express yourself clearly both in writing and face to face. If you can also think strategically, devise strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and manage your time effectively, we’d like to hear from you. Please note that this role involves some UK travel and is subject to security vetting.
In return for your skills and dedication, you can expect a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension, excellent career development and one of the most rewarding roles around.
*Vetting and STRAP*
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*
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
*Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 28 March 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 following the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks following Sift.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £38,926.00 per year
Benefits
Company pension
Work Location: In person
About the Company
Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring, and investigating terrorist activity. We do this by working in local to global partnerships, from policing teams on the beat and on the streets, supported by a national network of specialist officers and staff across the UK, to our investigators and expert advisors in every corner of the world. Sadly, terrorist attacks can happen at any... Know more
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