A brand-new team. With a critical purpose. At the heart of Counter Terrorism Policing. Join us.

We’re looking for a creative, inclusive Head of Data Science to do something vital: unlock the power of data to combat threats and save lives. This critical role is based at the heart of Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), where you’ll be working with the best and brightest minds. Join us – and bring cutting-edge tech to the CTP network.

We’re building a national data science capability to disrupt terrorism using insight and information – and we need your help. As leader of this unit, you’ll build and shape a brand new team; setting up services and creating an advanced analytics strategy. We need a unit that can produce commissioned data products; create prototype digital and analytical tools; deliver advanced analytics support; and represent CTP on the wider stage. You’ll be the driving force for these developments, turning CTP into a data-driven organisation.

To succeed, you must be a highly skilled data expert – but that’s not all. Along with technical talents, you must have experience of building and managing a data and analytics team. With this background, you’ll know about strategic planning, articulating a roadmap to delivery and upholding data privacy. You’ll also have the people skills to represent Data Science at senior levels and get the best out of your team.

Now more than ever is the time to join CTP. Use your skills to help keep people safe from terrorism and other national security threats. 

Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you'll also benefit from excellent career and professional development. If you’re looking to progress, this is an outstanding opportunity.

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 and must undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post.

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, and 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).  

Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV (setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years), Personal Statement and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 17 August 2022.

We operate a hybrid working model. This role can be based at either our London or Manchester offices. Frequent travel will be required to the other locations and there will be some travel to other UK sites

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.