Job Title: Intelligence and Operational Coordinator - London Intelligence Unit (LIU) - Band K1 - CTP London

Salary: The starting salary is £42,186, which includes allowances totalling £9,471.

Location: West Brompton

This is an exciting time to be working as Counter Terrorist Communications, Intelligence and Operational Coordinators (CTCIOC) within Counter Terrorism Policing London (CTPL)/ Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). In addition to large-scale transformation, there's the unique and ever-evolving challenge of policing London. This means that as a CTCIOC, there are more opportunities for you to get involved with making London the safest global city in a time of unprecedented change within the UK's largest Police Service.

Reserve is a unit that provides 24-hour first point of contact into the CTPL for the rest of the MPS, members of the public, other government agencies, all government departments, any national and international police or other law enforcement bodies.

Most of the work is by telephone so must have a positive and helpful telephone manner and be prepared to support and assist with whatever is needed when someone calls into Reserve. You must be able to receive, register and appropriately grade enquiries and information from internal and external sources including intelligence agencies.

Reserve is the custodian of a wide range of pre-planned contingency plans which you will be involved with implementing as and when they are required, some with critical time constraints.

We monitor MPS Command & Control systems and interrogate CTPL and MPS systems on behalf of MPS units and other forces. You will handle calls on the anti-terrorist hotline and undertake initial fast time assessment and evaluation of incoming information with a view to any immediate action required.

You will assist the CTPL Duty Officer to provide the initial response and co-ordination of the CT Command assets in the first stages of any CT incident or other incident of interest to SO15.

Reserve comprises five small teams (1 x Band D, 4 x K1) so you must be a genuine team player who has a positive outlook and the ability to proactively identify problems or issues and work out solutions to fix them.

This is a full time 24/7 shift roster, comprising of two Early turns (07:00 – 15:00), two Late turns (13:00 – 21:00) and two Night duties 19:00 – 07:00 with four days off, attracting the 20% shift disturbance allowance.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material daily. 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/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 19th January 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 1 to 2 weeks after the closing date.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 1 to 2 weeks after hiring manager review.

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Essential Criteria:

• Proven history of public contact and working in variable high demand arena
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to utilise and monitor a range of intelligence databases.
• Willing to attended NSIM course
• DV vetted or willing to undergo this enhance vetting process

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of CT related work and proven experience of working with partner agencies
• IT literate and prepared to undergo training on all MPS IT systems
• Knowledge and experience of using the Intelligence Handling Model