STRAP & Personnel Compliance Manager - C&A - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Counter Terrorism Police; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000

Job description

STRAP & Personnel Compliance Manager - C&A - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

STRAP & Personnel Compliance Manager - C&A - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

The starting salary is £38,926, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £35,998 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £38,523 Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen to fill a permanent position in the CTPHQ STRAP & Personnel Compliance Team. You will deliver a consistent approach in relation to the application of National Security Vetting and STRAP across the CT Network on behalf of the MPS. The role of the STRAP & Personnel Compliance team is to ensure personnel working in enhanced vetted and STRAP accredited roles within CTPHQ and the MPS are correctly STRAP inducted, hold a valid vetting status and are aware of their personal responsibilities around security. Across CT Policing, we promote best practice and consistency in applying the Cabinet Office STRAP policy. This role also has manager responsibilities for Band E staff.

Key Tasks

1. Responsible for management of the administrative tasks relating to STRAP induction, ensuring records and databases are maintained and Cabinet Office STRAP Policy and National Security Vetting (NSV) Policy are upheld.
2. Working with the Vetting Unit, respond to NSV queries that come into the unit.
3. Working with HR and recruitment Spocs, respond to STRAP & NSV queries that come into the unit to assist with the on/off boarding processes.
4. Deliver face to face presentations at induction days and recruitment events.
5. Liaise with MPS Vetting Unit, GCHQ STRAP Admin, UKIC and NSV / STRAP units across the CT Network on STRAP and security related matters.
6. Ensuring the unit remains data compliant in line with local and national legislation, including GDPR.
7. Responsible for effectively managing the workload of the unit Band E's, overseeing staff appraisal, attendance management and welfare processes.

Vetting and Strap

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.

This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

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 Saturday 12 April 2025.

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have 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 people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups, and women.

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 conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.