In April 2018, the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (NWCTU) was rebranded to Counter Terrorism Police North West (CTPNW), reflecting a collaborative restructure in operations. This follows a review undertaken in 2015 of how the Force Special Branches operate, as a result, changes have been actioned to streamline processes across the NW region to ensure they are consistent, maximise opportunities and deliver unified working.

The CTPNW manages and coordinates the operational counter terrorism response on behalf of the 5 North West forces: Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. It also offers CT assistance and guidance to the Isle of Man Constabulary.

Operational governance is managed by ACC Russ Jackson and the Head of CTPNW is Detective Chief Superintendent Dominic Scally, who coordinates and delivers the four strands of the CONTEST strategy (Prevent, Protect, Pursue and Prepare) in collaboration with local policing teams and other partner agencies.

The Head of CTPNW is assisted by 7 Senior Responsible Officers (SROs) who are responsible for leading one of each of the seven thematic strands covering Investigations, Operational Support, Intelligence, Borders Policing, Prevent, Protect & Prepare and Business Services.

In addition to protecting the communities of the North West the CTPNW also works hand in hand with the CTP South East, CTP North East, West Midlands CTU, Counter Terrorism Command and a network of Counter Terrorism Intelligence Units (CTIUs) to ensure that the United Kingdom is able to manage the threat from terrorism.

Counter Terrorism Policing North West are looking to recruit a Quality manager into the digital investigations and forensic management team who will provide leadership and assist with decision making in respect of all quality related issues, planning and prioritizing areas for quality improvement in the light of strategic business objectives.

This post holder will be expected to design, implement, maintain and improve a Quality Management System within CTPNW Digital Investigations and Forensic Management Team. The role holder will ensure the management system meets the needs of the Forensic Science Regulator together with other statutory obligations that are likely to arise in the future.

The Quality Manager promotes good practice and raises awareness of quality throughout the CTPNW and wider Counter Terrorism Network, working closely with other quality representatives within CTPNW and wider CT Network.

Please refer to the attached Assessment Criteria Form for further details regarding the skills required for this role.