Digital LTE Officer - Counter Terrorism Policing

🕔 Closing date: 11th October 2024, 11:59pm

Salary: £34,968 - £40,950  ▪  Grade: 6

Digital LTE (learning, training and exercising) Officer

Previous applicants need not apply

 Today terrorism is a constant threat within the United Kingdom. By joining Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), you can directly contribute to keeping the UK safe and help us tackle the threat.

Operating out of our modern offices near to Birmingham International Airport, the Operational Development Unit (ODU) provides the Counter Terrorism Policing network with Organisational Learning, Training and Exercising (LTE) services. The unit forms a key part of the Prepare strand of the Home Office CONTEST Strategy. Working alongside our partners, the ODU harnesses the value of shared LTE to ensure the CT Network is ready, prepared and interoperable to respond to current and emerging terrorism threats.

We are happy to consider a more agile approach to your working location and as this is a National role we will be happy to consider the successful candidate working from an area outside of the West Midlands.

You’ll work Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm but an element of flexibility is necessary to meet operational requirements, including regular National travel.

The role 

As part of CTP’s investment in LTE services, we’re recruiting for Digital LTE specialists to support the development of our national immersive and interactive capability, developing digital products and increasing CTP’s delivery capacity, delivering events online, in-person or a hybrid of both.  

You’ll support the development of Digital LTE products and events across Counter Terrorism Policing, multi-agency partners and external organisations. As a national role you’ll be afforded autonomy and accountability in respect of the effective design, creation and delivery of these products and events.

You’ll liaise with the CTP Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and National leads around the commission and identification of Digital LTE products and events, considering the technical, environmental and logistical complexities of creating and delivering innovative products, identifying constraints, limitations and advising on the art of the possible to strategic seniors.

Responsibilities

Creating innovative, immersive and interactive Digital exercises that test operational plans, processes and e-learning training products, utilising a hybrid approach where appropriate. 

Developing and co-ordinating innovative and interactive events that showcase Digital LTE products such as major incident exercises, national CT training courses and national operational debriefs. 

Conducting briefings and chairing planning meetings at a Strategic, Tactical and Operational level, providing a framework for the strategic objectives of the Digital LTE product and event to be achieved. 

Coordinating the involvement of other CTP functions or external partners to perform tasks related to the strategic objectives.

Co-ordinating and/or facilitating Digital LTE events, ensuring briefings are provided and that real time technical, environmental, logistical and welfare issues are resolved for the event to achieve its strategic objectives. 

Exploring new technologies, immersive and interactive delivery methods (Virtual, Augmented or simulated) along with potential collaboration opportunities. Briefing and advising Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on potential opportunities with associated costs and benefits on a regular basis.

Matrix-management of resources from regionally based LTE teams for the regional delivery of Digital LTE events. 

Skills and competencies

Essential

Highly skilled and knowledgeable in video and audio editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro or similar).

Proven knowledge and experience of industry standard e-Learning publishing suites (Adobe Captivate and Articulate 360 or similar).

Experienced at using Adobe Creative Cloud applications especially, After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop or similar products.

A creative approach to visual storyboarding with a proven track record of creating high quality and innovative content.

Experience of using a blended learning approach to training/event delivery and development, utilising the training design cycle to develop and deliver on new and innovative projects.

Knowledge of learning and development tools, techniques and best practice.

Experience in managing multiple work streams with the ability to prioritise and manage stakeholder requirements.

Strong and effective interpersonal skills. 

Desirable

Experience of working with Learning Management Systems/Organisational Learning Systems.

A technical understanding of camera and audio equipment.

Previous experience of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and simulated environments.

A recognised training qualification (Level 3 Award in Education & Training) or equivalent training experience.

Understanding of Counter Terrorism Policing and the CONTEST strategy.

 Additional information

⚠ This role is subject to successful completion of Security Check vetting.

You must be a citizen of one of the following countries to work for Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands (CTPWM). The UK (including Northern Ireland), USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.  If you hold dual nationality, with one of those being British, you may also be considered. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants will be required to hold or acquire the appropriate national security vetting clearance as above, in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002). CTPWM will support preferred candidates through the appropriate vetting process.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision: “Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities, whilst protecting them from harm”

We are a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a "Disability Confident Interview Scheme" - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job.  For example, in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.  In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

Please do not attach a CV/covering letter as these will not be used during the application process.

Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.

Join Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands CTU for a unique opportunity to play your part in keeping the West Midlands region safe. Every day offers a variety of exciting challenges and exceptional opportunities played out on a national and international stage.

Most of what we achieve may never see the light of day but be assured that we have the very best and brightest working around the clock in an effort to keep us all safe. These ordinary men and women do extraordinary things in an effort to thwart terrorist planning; to safeguard those who are at risk of radicalisation; to protect our critical national infrastructure, institutions and crowded places, and to pursue and bring terrorists to justice.

Our Counter Terrorism Unit aims to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. With a range of roles available, you don’t need a background in security and we are always looking for different skills and experiences to join our talented team.

Work with us and you will be joining a world-class Counter Terrorism Policing network.