Governance and Secretariat Lead

**Governance and Secretariat Lead - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ**

**The starting salary is £45,073 which includes allowances totalling £2,841.**

**The salary is broken down as £42,232 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £50,385 Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.**

**Location: Westminster**

The Strategy, Planning and Performance Pillar is a diverse and multi-skilled team that sits in the heart of the CTP Headquarters. We ensure that Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has effective strategies, policies and plans in place, along with the capabilities it needs to keep the UK and its interests protected. Aligned to the government’s CONTEST and other National Security Strategies we set out clear, strategic direction, ensuring that CTP targets its investment on the right things. We deliver and assure this by establishing clear implementation plans with performance metrics that are monitored and delivered through effective governance structures.

The Governance and Secretariat Leads will be part of a small team responsible for delivering Governance for the highest levels of Counter Terrorism Policing. Your role will involve a mixture of working on behalf of the chairs (Head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, Director General CTPHQ among others) to deliver effective boards of the highest level of decision making. Your role will include the day to day management of boards, providing strategic advice to the chair, clear requesting, monitoring and clearance of items and papers, setting a strategic forward look to present the right items at the right time to seniors, and supporting the maintenance of full coherence and effectiveness of boards.

This role is part of a wider team also responsible for strategic briefings for seniors ahead of meetings including National Security Council, COBR and Chief Constables Council as well as bilats and visits with key external figures in this space. As part of the role you may be asked to support as needed including briefing and in some cases attending senior meetings supporting the principles.

**Key Tasks**

The post holder will be required to do the following:

- Lead the delivery and coordination of the strategic boards;
- Provide effective support mechanisms for the chair/s in delivery of their decision making functions related to the boards;
- Clearly commission products based on requirements to ensure consistency and quality;
- Drive the implementation of actions and decisions on behalf of the chair, reporting back on progress;
- Deliver clear communication to members and representatives on the boards;
- Deliver or oversee, as necessary, the timely production of board minutes;
- Oversee effective links between all levels of strategic governance, including clear progression of items from thematic boards;
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of CTPHQ and work collaboratively with other leads to provide a coordinated Governance function;
- Be visible to colleagues across the network, and able to engage effectively with His Majesty’s Government (HMG) where crossover exists;
- Support the delivery of the governance review, bringing experience and expertise to offer proposals and solutions to existing challenges;
- Be willing and able to support the strategic briefings function in times of high demand, including the ability to engage with HMG partners on joint briefing efforts, ministerial visits or other requirements;
- Lead or support the wider delivery of initiatives and projects across the team.

**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.

**How to apply**

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £45,073.00 per year

Work Location: In person