Data Standards Manager - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Job Description

Data is key to Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) and its importance is only set to grow. As a Data Standards Manager, you’ll make sure our data standards are maintained to the highest level, transforming our critical security mission and helping CTP to performat its best.This is your opportunity to play an integral role in the development of our data standards across the UK. As a Data Standards Manager, you’ll help us transform the way we use and apply data, so we can get the most from it and keep the country safe.You’ll join us at the heart of the CTP network, CTPHQ. Here, you’ll contribute to our vision: to make CTP a data-centric organisation, sharing information with our network to protect against any threat. The key is to support a common data model that’s alignedwith those of our strategic partners across the wider law enforcement landscape. As well as connecting with these partners, you’ll recommend data standards to improve the use and reuse of CTP data across all new and existing applications.Your expertise will be crucial, as you review current standards, maintain a data standards catalogue and ensure we comply with legal regulations. Experience is therefore essential as well as good communication skills.In return, we can offer a rewarding job, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension. Youll also benefit from excellent career and professional development.VettingThis 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) Developed Vetting (DV) 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 thatpotential 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, supportedby 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.Confidentiality AgreementApplicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.Our Employee CommitmentsCounter 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 feelrespected, 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 complexpolicing 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 tofulfil 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 hasbeen 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).Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 1 March 2024.The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with 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 applicationsfrom ethnic minority groups and females.As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realisetheir aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidenceand will not affect any recruitment decisions.