Job Description

Posted 1 week ago

Lead Business Analyst – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

* The starting salary is £65,393, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

* The salary is broken down as £62,552 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £66,997 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

* Location: West Brompton

Technology is playing a bigger role than ever in the fight against terrorism – which is why we need your help. As a Lead Business Analyst, you’ll use your analytical abilities to support staff and officers and ensure they get the technology they need.

In this vital role, you’ll work to understand and overcome CT (Counter Terrorism) technological business problems so projects can progress. It means working on behalf of the CT Policing community, developing user requirements, scoping studies, business cases or user research, depending on your skillset.

Whatever your background, you’ll be a technology conduit, linking the customer and CTP HQ. A subject matter expert and key point of advice, you’ll deal with escalations of technology projects, programmes, governance and issues.

You’ll also be our resident authority on new and emerging tech, flagging up anything that’s potentially interesting to CTP. And, as this is a Lead role, you’ll be a mentor for more junior Analysts and responsible for leading complex technical projects with your broad range of skills.

In effect, you’ll be the go-to specialist in your team of Technical Business Analysts, managing incoming technology demands so that Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) business problems can be understood, developed and overcome. You will work closely with your team providing your expert advice and guidance to ensure artefacts are managed, implemented to a high quality and bring about the greatest value.

To join us, you must be used to leading teams and getting the best out of people. You’ll also need experience in a specific area – user research, business case production or delivery. Wherever your talents lie, you’ll have the knowledge and written communication skills to create a range of documentation formats. And because you’re tenacious and organised, you’re never fazed by managing multiple projects.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, plus excellent career and professional development. All this, and a highly rewarding role, supporting national security.

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.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

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 24 May 2024.

The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with 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 ethnic minority groups and females. As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions