- CTPNW/004-23 Intelligence Management Unit Supervisor

Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. Our staff work to the Government’s CONTEST strategy under the four pillars of Prevent, Protect, Prepare and Pursue. We use a functional model with Senior Responsible Officers, line managed by the CT Head, leading areas of Investigations, Intelligence, Business Services, Borders, Special Projects, Prevent and Change.

CTPNW’s mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism. Our priorities focus us to drive business through performance, improvement, and transformation so we can continue to counter the ever-changing threat of terrorism and extremism. Operational oversight and governance is managed by the CT ACC and the CT Head coordinates delivery against the four strands of CONTEST strategy (Prevent, Protect, Pursue and Prepare) in collaboration with local policing teams and other partner agencies. At the heart of CTPNW is our people, we are committed to continuing to make the CTPNW a great place to work. 

For us to reduce the risk and threat of terrorism and protect the public, our people need to be at their best. They can only be at their best if they are able to be themselves at work and are supported through development and learning within their current role and future roles within the network. 

We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual who can support the command team for CTPNW. 

Applications are invited for the post of CTPNW Intelligence Management Unit Supervisor, within the HQ Crime Division based at Hutton Headquarters.

The purpose of this role is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism across the North West. 

Leading a team in the research, development, and investigation of intelligence, working in collaboration with partners to identify and mitigate risk and threat from terrorism or identified safeguarding concerns.

To supervise staff ensuring the efficient, timely and effective receipt, assessment and management of information and intelligence in accordance with the National Standards of Intelligence Management.

To deliver an outstanding service to build trust and confidence.

The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.

Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Developed Vetting (DV).

Please be aware there is a minimum 5 year UK residency required.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

If you are successful in applying for a police staff post, you will take up a contract of employment with Lancashire Constabulary and then be seconded to CTPNW c/o GMP and you will be located at Lancashire Constabulary.

This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore attract an enhanced level of 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) 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

For further information regarding the National Security Vetting process, please click the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance’
Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

CTPNW is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and would welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS FRIDAY 21ST APRIL 2023 AT 12:00PM.