Higher Performance Analyst

Higher Performance Analyst – Strategy, Planning & Performance – 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 : West Brompton In Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), we’re constantly looking for ways to be more effective on a national scale. As a Higher Performance Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of this work in our Strategy, Planning and Performance (SPP) team. Join us, and you’ll be based in Counter Terrorism Police Headquarters (CTPHQ) within the central SPP team. Here, you’ll take on a fast-paced and rewarding role, driving improvements in national security. SPP acts as the strategic brain of the Counter Terrorism (CT) network, providing strategic direction, performance insight, and project oversight. The unit works across all areas of the UK Government’s counter terrorism strategy (CONTEST) as well as other key areas of national security. In this role, you’ll be the performance lead for multiple national capabilities. It means working to improve network performance in these areas with the support of external partners. These include other Police forces, UKIC partners and cross-government departments. With their input you’ll produce analysis that will give senior leaders the insight to make better business decisions. In effect, you’ll be taking operational decision-making to the next level with your wide-ranging and unique performance insights. You therefore need experience of delivering analysis that drives business by making the complex easy to understand. However, technical skills are only part of the story. You also need to be a good communicator who can influence staff and stakeholders. If you also thrive fast-moving environments, you could have the talents we need. In return, you can expect a rewarding role, a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension and excellent career development. 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”. 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 10 January 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 in January 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. Read our full disability confidence statement