Post Title: ANPR & CCTV Technical Analyst
Contract type: Permanent
Rank/grade: D
Salary: Starting Salary £38,490 + £7,160 London Weighting
Directorate/department: Corporate Services / IMS
Vetting level required: MV/SC
Location: Bishopsgate
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Who are we?
As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.
City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff Member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.
Hybrid working - This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.
The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force.
About the team
The Spatial & Visual Analytics Team is responsible for the provision, management, development, and operational support of a range of specialist technologies that enhance the City of London Police’s investigative, intelligence, and evidential capabilities.
About the role
The postholder will support the CCTV Manager and City of London Police (CoLP) Operations in ensuring that CCTV and ANPR systems remain fit for purpose, compliant, and operationally effective. This includes assisting with contract management, supporting the development and enhancement of CCTV capabilities, and ensuring that systems are used appropriately and in accordance with organisational policies, codes of practice, and relevant regulatory requirements. The role will also provide specialist support to system users, including advice on functionality, GDPR compliance, data retention, and storage requirements.
The role is responsible for supporting core audit and assurance activities to maintain national compliance standards while helping to maximise the value and performance of the CCTV and ANPR estate. Working closely with operational and technical stakeholders, the postholder will help drive data-led intelligence opportunities by leveraging CCTV data and insights from the CoLP Data Lab to enhance system effectiveness, deliver operational benefits, improve cost efficiency, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Maintain and optimise CCTV and ANPR systems through proactive monitoring, daily system health checks, performance reviews, system upgrades, and the ongoing development of CCTV/VMS capabilities to support operational policing requirements.
Manage system incidents and contractor engagement, including fault triage, issue escalation, coordination of maintenance activities, contractor performance monitoring, and ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
Support compliance, audit, and evidential processes by conducting CCTV and ANPR audits, maintaining accurate records, securing and managing evidential footage, and ensuring adherence to Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) standards and organisational policies.
Deliver operational and analytical support by reviewing CCTV footage, identifying evidential opportunities, producing performance and intelligence reports, and leveraging data, dashboards, and analytics to inform decision-making and improve service effectiveness.
Provide stakeholder engagement and business support by acting as a key point of contact for CCTV-related enquiries, supporting contract and financial administration, collaborating with internal and external partners, and deputising for the CCTV Manager when required.
Requirements
Your application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please ensure that you reference your ability, knowledge and experience against these points in your application.
Proven experience in CCTV operations and technology, including CCTV management systems, video management software, and associated technologies.
Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to monitor system performance, identify issues, analyse information, and recommend improvements to CCTV, ANPR, and supporting network infrastructure.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, capable of assessing complex situations, exercising sound judgement, and taking appropriate action with minimal supervision.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging confidently with colleagues, contractors, external partners, and senior stakeholders
Relevant qualifications and compliance knowledge, including GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematics, a recognised CCTV qualification, and an understanding of data protection, information governance, evidential handling, and regulatory compliance requirements.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Due to security vetting requirements for this being MV/SC, applicants must have continuously resided in the UK for the 5 years immediately preceding their application. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress applications that do not meet this requirement.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: David Souza Smith – CCTV & ANPR Manager at David.Souza-Smith@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements Section.’
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT and Copilot, is permitted to review and edit application responses for spelling, grammar, and clarity. However, all responses must accurately reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience and must not be generated by AI or contain plagiarised content. Applications found to include plagiarism or AI-generated content will be withdrawn.
The closing date for applications is 28th October 2026 @ 23:59hrs
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview. Date to be confirmed.
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Benefits:
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details please visit:
- LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained - Which?
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light Card
- Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
- Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes
- 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service
- Season Ticket Loans
ANPR & CCTV Technical Analyst employer: City of London Police
The City of London Police is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and access to various staff support networks, employees are empowered to thrive while contributing to the safety of one of the UK's most dynamic cities. The commitment to diversity and community engagement makes this role not just a job, but a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference.
