Job Title: Specialist Capability Advisor - Police Staff - Ops Support FMT - CTP London
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 allowance.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Contract: 2 year fixed term
Job Summary:
The Specialist Capability Advisor (SCA) sits within SO15’s Forensic Management Team who manage all forensic submissions and strategies for CT investigations. The SCA provides specialist support to the team as well as across the National CTP network of FMTs.
This involves the planning and organising of exercises with a wide range of partners / stakeholders. A significant emphasis is placed upon CBRNe SOR and associated activities.
The role is also responsible for ensuring operational compliance with the Forensic Service Regulator (FSR) codes of practice.
Key Tasks:
The post holder will be required to assist the Specialist Capability Manager with the following:
- Prepare & deliver the National CBRN courses.
- Plan, organise & deliver CTP London, National & International exercises.
- Liaison with external partners / stakeholders including HMG, military and science.
- Represent SO15 / UK Policing at meetings & working groups including those managed by partners and other agencies.
- Develop & maintain service and training programmes for specialist equipment and processes.
- Conduct CPD and audits for ISO Quality Management 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).
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 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 button “. The application process requires an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 31st March 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
