Junior Developer - Police Staff - Technology - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £53,459, which includes allowances totalling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £50,531 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £55,103. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

As a Software Developer, you will be involved in providing technical support and expertise to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), designing and creating bespoke software and integrating external solutions to assist in operations and strategic work. This role is aligned to the Developer role set out within the Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework (DDAT). You’ll join a new team of software developers, working flexibly from home or from our modern London headquarters located in West Brompton. A Birmingham office location is also available. This is a great opportunity to assist in building a world class development function.

This role requires a flexible working approach and be self-motivated to help ensure that the various environments are well architected and documented.

Key Tasks

• Develop software to meet user needs
• Write clean, secure and well-tested code
• Operate the services you build and identify issues in production
• Coach and mentor more junior colleagues
• Integration of new services, infrastructure or applications
• Analysis of new and emerging technologies, devices, and user habits
• Analyse information, apply professional judgement and provide opinion, with rationale
• Keep abreast and up to date with relevant current affairs issues, technologies and subject matter requirements as required.

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 button". 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 Personal Statement. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 27th February 2026. 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 closing date. Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.

Competence in at least three of the following:

• Experience and knowledge of the Government Security Classifications levels and an understanding of the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework
• The role holder must be eligible for DV (STRAP) vetting clearance
• Highly motivated and determined to contribute to the mission. Engages in continuous learning to become a subject matter expert, particularly in technologies.
• Identifies and gathers relevant sources and types of information. Applies an analytical and logical mind-set to interpret large volumes of information, particularly quantitative.
• Considers alternative (including innovative and creative) approaches to solving problems.
• Considers options and makes clear, timely, justifiable decisions independently.
• Works co-operatively with others, developing positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders (including senior colleagues).
• Organises tasks effectively and in line with the organisation’s objectives and priorities, prioritising and managing time well.
• Takes initiative and ownership for resolving problems, has a strong work ethic and manages the demands of the role effectively.
• Communicates effectively, using plain language and simplifying technical information appropriately to the audience. Excellent written communication skills with particular emphasis on strong scientific report-writing skills and documenting code.
• Ability to prioritise, execute tasks and achieve results against competing project demands

Additional Information

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.