Licensing and Accreditation Training Development Officers – Police Staff – NaCTSO – Counter Ter[...] in London

The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670, plus a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

This role is part of the NaCTSO Professional Capability portfolio. It will focus on the development of training products and will require assistance in training delivery where there is an operational need. The Licensing and Accreditation Training Development Officer will ensure the consistent development and delivery of all NaCTSO training, including the training of Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSA), Counter Terrorism Awareness Advisors (CTAA) and Counter Terrorism (CT) Prepare resources throughout the CT network. This includes ensuring that the accreditation of resources is conducted in accordance with external verification requirements (e.g. the requirements set by an OfQual recognised Awarding Body). In addition to this, the role may require the development of training and accreditation of lead government departments and the private sector. Due to the nature of this work, this role requires knowledge in protective security and preparedness.

Key Tasks

• Supporting training, licensing and accreditation, including the development of NaCTSO training and accreditation material.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure NaCTSO training products contain accurate and up-to-date information.
• The production of reports in line with an evidence-based policing approach.
• Assess CPD evidence submissions to ensure they achieve the required standard.
• Support all relevant CT Protect and Prepare personnel in the compilation of CPD and licensing requirements.
• Support the delivery of NaCTSO training products.
• Engage with the CTSA, CTAA and CT Prepare network through a series of national and regional meetings/workshops.
• Maintain effective communication between NaCTSO and regional resources.
• Support Line management requests as required.

The post holder should have experience in delivering training, ideally linked to wider Counter Terrorism type work, knowledge of protective security and preparedness, experience in writing and delivering training, and experience of assessing and/or quality assurance of training and/or evidence submitted for CPD or qualifications. Commitment to flexibility, to be able to travel around the UK, is essential. A qualified Counter Terrorism Security Advisor or CT Security Coordinator is preferred, along with experience of working with an OfQual-approved awarding body, knowledge or experience of training design and/or delivery, and knowledge and experience of business continuity, resilience and emergency planning. Experience in formulating and implementing policy and managing projects at local, regional or national level is also required. SC vetted or willing to undergo and maintain this clearance. Willingness to support the NCPP On Call Function where required based on operational necessity. Competency in IT applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as competency in public speaking and audience presentations, is necessary.

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) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) 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 and an online application form. Please ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 30th March 2026.

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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.