National Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters

International – Protect and Prepare Team

Substantive Chief Inspector/ Detective Chief Inspector or

Temporary Promoted Inspector/ Detective Inspector

Secondment: Two years                                                                                                                          Location: London

Lead on the delivery of international Protect and Prepare capability and capacity building related activity overseas. The role requires close strategic collaboration with police colleagues across the UK and external partners such as the Home Office, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, foreign governments and police forces and other stakeholders.                           

Vetting and STRAP

This post will require you to hold National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) and willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV).

The post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) 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 (SC) 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 - this will be explained at the briefings. 

Additional Information:

No accommodation provided, excess travel may be met subject to prior consultation.

All posts are on secondment for a period of two years and based in London although some travel UK travel will be required. 

For an application pack, please contact CTPHQ HR via email recruitment.nctphq@met.pnn.police.uk.

For further information regarding the roles please contact Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Wilson scott.wilson.nctphq@met.pnn.police.uk or via 07787686581.

Completed applications must be returned to CTPHQ Recruitment, PO BOX 57192, London, SW6 1SF by 25th April 2017.

Applicants should send an electronic copy to CTPHQ HR recruitment.nctphq@met.pnn.police.uk but a hard copy of your application form including wet signatures must be forwarded to the above address.

All appointments are subject to the post holder satisfying the highest levels of security clearance at the time of appointment and for the duration of the secondment agreement. Failure to achieve such clearance or removal of such clearance will result in termination of the secondment agreement and the post holder will be returned to force. This does not affect your statutory right.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

International Protect and Prepare Team              

Rank/Band:

Chief Inspector/ Detective Chief Inspector

Line Management:

Superintendent

Secondment Term:

2 years, extendable to 5 years subject to annual reviews

Job Summary

Lead on the delivery of international Protect and Prepare capability and capacity building related activity overseas. The role requires close strategic collaboration with police colleagues across the UK and external partners such as the Home Office, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, foreign governments and police forces and other stakeholders.                                                   

Key Tasks

Reporting to the Superintendent Protect and Prepare and managing a newly established and expanding team, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving forward existing and developing key International Protect and Prepare programme deliverables, the keys areas will entail;

• Joint work with key partners, such as the Home Office, Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the development and implementation of International strategies within our priority countries.
• Responsibility for the International Protect & Prepare team consisting of Police officers and Police staff based both in the UK and overseas.
• Responsibility for the development and coordination of the CADRE consisting of SME’s from the National CT Network and be the key contact to the regional leads.
• Support the programme in the setting of policy and processes for the development of the International Protect and Prepare team.
• Work with SO15 International senior leads to manage and further develop joint overseas Protect and Prepare delivery and UK support functions.
• Have responsibility for the development and training of the International P&P team in partnership with NaCTSO, SO15 and Home Office.
• Contribute to performance improvement and business development workstreams across a range of policing areas.

Experience

• A proven leader with a track record in working with high-level partners and Government departments;
• An excellent communicator who can deal successfully with people at all levels and can achieve results by negotiation;
• A sound understanding of the CONTEST strategy;
• Evidence of the management and successful delivery of substantial projects or programmes of work; and
• Knowledge of Protect and Prepare activity across a range of policing disciplines

Desirables

• Practical experience in, protective security, preparedness, International CT or other counter terrorism policing;
• A good understanding of terrorism issues and current policing strategies, particularly within the PROTECT & PREPARE strand;
• Understanding of the NCTPHQ International CT Strategy and Overseas Contest Group (OCG) strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Currently cleared to SC level (with willingness to undergo DV clearance)

Policing Performance Framework – Chief Inspector

Operational Effectiveness

Delivers quality outcomes to meet organisational priorities

Works in partnership to understand and realise the diverse needs of customers and communities. Manages work across teams to meet corporate and local objectives. Ensures work is delivered to time and to quality. Reviews working practices and acts to improve service delivery. Adapts and responds to shifting priorities.

Manages risk to safety and confidence through informed and reliable judgement

Uses policing knowledge and understanding of strategic context to manage risk and make effective decisions. Implements plans and contingency plans. Uses policing experience to identify and navigate issues that may impact upon customers or the organisation in both the short and longer term.

Organisational Influence

Provide strong leadership

Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Provides clear direction through visible, approachable leadership and leading by example. Takes account of how own behaviour affects others. Values and motivates staff, dealing with their concerns in a consultative way. Seeks to develop from own experience and supports development of others.

Ensures professional standards are upheld and clearly communicates support for corporate vision. Manages performance and staff issues robustly and fairly and encourages others to develop. Shows confidence, personal resilience and ownership of decisions. Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity, and challenging those who do not.

Develops effective strategic relationships

Influences effectively through a sound understanding of diverse stakeholder environments. Establishes effective and inclusive communication processes with customers, senior managers and team members. Encourages collaborative working across and outside the organisation where practicable. Upholds organisational reputation and manages risks to it.

Resource Management

Manages the right resources to enable effective working

Organises resources to meet customer needs and corporate priorities. Ensures finance and resources are being used effectively, fairly and compliantly. Acquires and manages additional resources where necessary. Manages and tasks teams according to their capability and capacity, ensuring they are supplied with the right equipment and skills.

Manages and reviews resources to drive efficient practices

Ensures efficient working through robust supervision and holding to account. Understands and makes effective use of relevant financial information. Improves efficiency continually and proactively through review and controlled change. Ensures efficiency through communication and involvement.