Nactso - Weapons of Terrorism Unit - Desk Officer

**The starting salary is £43,227, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.**

**The salary is broken down as £40,386 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £45,615. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.**

**Location: West Brompton**

**Job Summary**

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).

**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”.

**How to apply**

**Salary**: From £43,227.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person