DDAT Portfolio Coordinator - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Job Summary:

Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with security and intelligence agencies to help keep people safe from terrorism. CTP HQ does this through the provision of corporate services as well as national operational tasking and co-ordination. It houses unique national CT capabilities that support the entire network as well as overseeing delivery of CT Policing across the regions to ensure that it operates in a way that is both effective and efficient.

The national security environment we face now demands a paradigm shift in our posture and our capability. Data & Analysis is an enabling 'pillar': our vision is that CTP becomes a data-centric organisation, with the right data exploitable by the whole Network against any threat, utilising the best available capabilities whilst maintaining legal compliance and public trust.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the coordination and effective management of projects and programmes in the Digital, Data, Analysis and Technology (DDAT) portfolio. The successful candidate will work with a range of teams to support the delivery of DDAT projects across the Counter Terrorism Policing Network, particularly through planning, prioritisation, approvals and governance. The role-holder will provide ongoing support and monitoring of progress throughout the project lifecycle, to assure the quality of outputs, outcomes and benefits.

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain experience of working with Counter Terrorism, our strategic partners and the wider policing network. Previous experience in these areas is not a pre-requisite.

Role Responsibilities

This role sits within the Data & Analysis Pillar in CTPHQ. The successful candidate will work with Business Planning, the Change Portfolio and other areas of the business to turn the DDAT-relevant elements of CTP Business Planning into a well-managed portfolio. Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of the DDAT portfolio, including coordinating with relevant areas of the business to understand the process and governance for DDAT projects.
• Applying ongoing portfolio-level prioritisation to DDAT work, in line with organisational objectives and corporate risks.
• Regular monitoring and reporting on progress against the portfolio’s objectives.
• Developing, maintaining and implementing robust, effective and efficient planning approaches and processes, and providing the required guidance and tools, at portfolio, programme and project levels.
• Ensuring consistent planning management standards and practices are adhered to across CTPHQ, by working with Programme Managers, (Senior) Project Managers, Regional Change Managers and others to embed planning practices at portfolio, programme or project levels, nationally and regionally, as appropriate.
• Using experience and lessons learned to provide best-practice guidance to support successful delivery of projects and programmes within the portfolio.
• Quality-assuring outputs and outcomes against requirements, and monitoring benefits to ensure ongoing value for money and embed learning into the whole portfolio and business planning lifecycle.
• Other relevant project, programme or portfolio work, appropriate to the grade and according to business needs.

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.

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

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 16th September 2025.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after the vacancy has closed.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates to be confirmed.

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Essential For The Role
Desirable skills and experience

• Project, programme or portfolio experience, or transferrable skills in a similar area.
• Experience of setting and delivering planning frameworks and dependency management processes within a large programme or portfolio environment.
• Experience in delivering technology-related business cases.
• Experience in planning and managing workshops; including facilitating groups, balancing conflicting opinions, and building consensus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings and ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences of all levels of seniority.
• Ability to assess and mitigate technological risk, recognise the implications of new technologies and understand the impact of new information systems.
• Experience of developing policy and advising on its implementation.
• Awareness of data-related legislation such as the Data Protection Act and Management of Police Information.
• Experience of risk and issue management.
• Experience of working in a policing and/or national security environment, or understanding of the CT Policing Network, including London (MPS) and Nationally (UK Force wide), would be beneficial but is not a requirement.

We would welcome applications from people who:

• Have a positive and engaging communication style with confidence in stakeholder management at a variety of levels.
• Have exceptional planning and organisational skills, with the ability to meet demanding deadlines in a pressured environment.
• Are self-starters, confident and capable of working both independently and collaboratively to tight deadlines with plenty of initiative.

Required Languages
English

Reports To
Band B

Additional Information
CVF Staff Final v2 NEW PLEASE USE.pdf – 807KB Opens in a new window

The following competencies will be tested against during sift:

• We analyse critically at level 2
• We collaborate at level 2
• We support and inspire at level 2

The following values will be tested against during sift:

• Courage

Disability Confident Statement

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 Leader, 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 reasonable 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.

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.

Read our full disability confidence statement.

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