Nactso- Weapons of Terrorism Unit- Desk Officer

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

**Closing Date**:24 April 2024

**Location: London**

**Contract type - Permanent**

**Band - Band P**

**Information about the Role**:
The current threat from terrorism to the UK (and overseas) is different to anything we have faced before, requiring a quick response to a constantly changing threat. This makes a career within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) like no other, and gives you the chance to make a real contribution to keeping our citizens safe - both at home and abroad.

Bringing your specialist skills, you will help deliver and support complex and interlinked projects that deliver effective Counter Terrorism measures. You will be based within a small specialist team which is a part of CTPHQ (NaCTSO-Weapons of Terrorism Unit). As a unit you will be involved in providing advice and guidance in relation to radiological sources, biological materials, explosive pre cursors and poisons amongst other areas.

The role includes liaison with government departments and agencies, emergency services, senior police managers across the regional CT network and industry associates across the UK. There is responsibility for training, performance management and quality assurance across the Protect and Prepare Network including that of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA), their regional supervisors, and CT Awareness Advisors (CTAA).

To carry out this important role, you will use your excellent communication skills to deliver updates, advice and guidance (through presentations and written reports) to audiences of senior police officers, government officials, security professionals and stakeholders, whilst promoting, supporting and developing initiatives through innovation and collaboration.

The challenges of this role will require you to be self-motivated and work with the minimum of supervision, prioritising and managing a high workload while delivering key updates and projects on time. You will inform this work with your understanding of the current terrorist threat to the UK and an unwavering commitment to keeping the UK safe.

The post and NaCTSO, also support the functions of the National Coordinator Protect and Prepare (NCPP) as required, which is part of the CT Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ).

**Key Tasks**

The post holder will be required to do the following:

- Work closely with partners across the police network, government departments (including Homeland Security Group - HSG and the National Protective Security Authority
- NPSA), and industry associations and bodies.
- To set and deliver CT protective security within broader policy. Key Policy areas include; Safety and security of hazardous sites including radiological, biological and chemical related sites.
- Train, task and quality assure the UK national network of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA) and Counter Terrorism Awareness Advisors (CTAA) to ensure national consistency across the wider Protect and Prepare network.
- Ensure provision of specialist skills, advice and guidance in CT protective security to UK and overseas, through appropriately trained CTSAs, CTAAs and across the wider Protect and Prepare network.
- Manage national work-streams, action plans and tasks.
- Co-ordinate collation and analysis of national performance measurement returns.
- Manage performance improvement and business development work streams.
- Represent NaCTSO on various relevant Police, Government and Industry working groups/committees.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.
- Produce high quality written reports, presentations and oral briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
- For Police staff Band P to line manage staff as requested and appropriate.

CTPHQ - Diversity Monitoring Questionnaire

CTPHQ - WOTU - Desk Officer - Application

CTP Competency and Values Framework

CTPHQ - WOTU - Desk Officer - Advert
- CTPHQ - WOTU- Desk Officer JD



  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    If you see something that doesn’t feel right report it at gov.uk/ACT . In an emergency call 999. External Research Unit Manager – Band V – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ NaCTSO is a unit within CTPHQ (National Counter Terrorism Police Headquarters). NaCTSO works with subject matter experts, government departments and key partners to protect the UK...

  • Research Unit Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    External Research Unit Manager - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ* *The starting salary is £51,637, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.* *The salary is broken down as £48,796 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,730 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of...


  • Fulham, Greater London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    External Research Unit Manager - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ The starting salary is £51,637, which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £48,796 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,730 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location ...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    **Information Governance Officer - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ** **£32,194 to £34,452 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £32,194 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £34,452 will be via incremental progression.** **Location: West Brompton** **Compliance here could take you anywhere** **Counter Terrorism Policing...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 27 May Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Contract type – Permanent Location – Force Headquarters – Central Park Complex Rank – Detective Constable Information about the role Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our...

  • Intelligence Manager

    3 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 09 June Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Contract type – Full Time Rank – Detective Chief Inspector Information About The Role Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 09 June Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Contract type – Full Time Rank – Detective Chief Inspector Information About The Role Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 09 June Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Contract type – Full Time Rank – Police Constable Information About The Role Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network....


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 09 June Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Contract type – Full Time Rank – Police Constable Information About The Role Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network....


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    If you see something that doesn’t feel right report it at gov.uk/ACT . In an emergency call 999. Senior CTOC Building Manager – Band B – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ This role is a key member of the Building Management team in CTPHQ LSS, coordinating on site hard and soft facilities management and providing a locally based support team to deal...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    If you see something that doesn’t feel right report it at gov.uk/ACT . In an emergency call 999. Senior CTOC Building Manager – Band B – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ This role is a key member of the Building Management team in CTPHQ LSS, coordinating on site hard and soft facilities management and providing a locally based support team to deal...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    If you see something that doesn’t feel right report it at gov.uk/ACT . In an emergency call 999. Senior CTOC Building Manager – Band B – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ This role is a key member of the Building Management team in CTPHQ LSS, coordinating on site hard and soft facilities management and providing a locally based support team to deal...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    If you see something that doesn’t feel right report it at gov.uk/ACT . In an emergency call 999. Senior CTOC Building Manager – Band B – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ This role is a key member of the Building Management team in CTPHQ LSS, coordinating on site hard and soft facilities management and providing a locally based support team to deal...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    If you see something that doesn’t feel right report it at gov.uk/ACT . In an emergency call 999. Senior CTOC Building Manager – Band B – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ This role is a key member of the Building Management team in CTPHQ LSS, coordinating on site hard and soft facilities management and providing a locally based support team to deal...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 25 June Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Salary range: £27, - £29, Contract type – Full Time Grade  – Grade E Information About The Role Ever thought about a career in Counter Terrorism Policing? Well we have an opportunity for you to start your CTP career right here! We are a collaboration of police...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 09 June Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Salary range: N/A Contract type  – Full Time Information About The Role Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. Our...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    Closing Date: 09 June Location: Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex Salary range: N/A Contract type  – Full Time Information About The Role Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. Our...


  • London, United Kingdom Home Office Full time

    **Details**: **Reference number**: - 260487**Salary**: - £36,000 - £39,600**Job grade**: - Higher Executive Officer**Contract type**: - Permanent**Business area**: - HO - Homeland Security**Type of role**: - Policy**Working pattern**: - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs available**: -...

  • Information Officer

    3 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Police Full time

    Information Officer - Compliance & Assurance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ The starting salary is £33,348, which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £30,507 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £32,639. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of...


  • London, United Kingdom Counter Terrorism Policing Full time

    As a Lead Software Developer for Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), you’ll do something critical: change the way technical solutions are delivered to the CTP community. As a senior member of a newly created team, you’ll help play your part in keeping the country safe. Join us and help protect the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to drive change within...