Governance Manager – Humint – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Metropolitan Police; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Police is recruiting a Governance & Reporting Manager for the National HUMINT Unit (NHU) at CT Policing HQ. Based in London with regular office attendance, the role directs governance and reporting across NHU, aligning with national priorities and stakeholders.

You will lead NHU governance, ensure compliance, and coordinate finance, HR and welfare processes, while supervising a team and liaising with regional HUMINT units.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, reporting, and compliance within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Knowledge of HUMINT or policing governance is desirable.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, evidence‑based reporting for senior leaders.
• Strong financial and HR process management skills are advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance activity across SLT and regional teams to support alignment and delivery.
• Produce high‑quality briefings, presentations, and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Direct supervision of staff, including objective setting and performance oversight.
• Ensure governance outputs support NHU requirements and governance expectations.
• Support HR/Finance systems, EDI, welfare initiatives, and office services.

Skills

Governance

Reporting

Compliance

HUMINT

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Governance Manager – Humint – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Vacancy Reference Number

22820

Number of Vacancies 1

CTPHQ Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters

Location West Brompton

Band Band C

Part/Full Time Full Time

36 hours per week

Type of Contract Permanent

Job AdvertJob Title: Governance & Reporting Manager - National HUMINT Unit (NHU)

Salary: The starting salary is £57,872, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.

The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: West Brompton

The NHU provides a national coordination function across the various strands of national security HUMINT. The NHU comprises of a number of units that provide a range functions and services that require coordination and support. The NHU, in its national coordination role, also support the Regional HUMINT network, CTPHQ seniors with HUMINT related matters and partners to deliver a CTP collaborative operating model which involves the ongoing delivery of a number of substantial projects. The NHU provides national governance processes for the 11 CTP HUMINT regions and for interoperable national governance boards with stakeholders. The job role will involve providing NHU managers and the CTP HUMINT capability lead with the support and coordination of these functions.

A governance and reporting manager responsible for directing and coordinating the delivery and consistency of governance processes and outputs across NHU, enabling effective decision-making through accurate, timely, and structured information.

Coordinate and align governance and reporting activity with organisational priorities, ensuring the effective delivery of operational governance, compliance, and office services across multiple national teams. Translate organisational priorities into structured governance and reporting outputs that support the NHU Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and regional HUMINT leads, enabling accurate information flow, informed decision-making, financial oversight, HR process management, and consistent stakeholder engagement. Contribute to continuous improvement, EDI, and welfare initiatives in accordance with CTPHQ governance standards and national processes.

Additionally, the post holder will provide direct line management and supervision to the Multi‑Agency Team Supervisor, ensuring performance, development, and delivery of their objectives and second line management to Enabling Staff

The role is based in London and requires regular office attendance.

The role is new and may develop, new or amended responsibilities may be added.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Operational Reporting

• Promote and reinforce consistent application of governance processes across

NHU.

• Provide informed guidance on governance standards and ensure alignment with national requirements.
• Translate complex information into clear, evidence-based reporting for SLT.

Business Support & Compliance

• Coordinate and monitor compliance with HR and mandatory processes across NHU.
• Monitor HR/Finance performance against compliance requirements and elevate risks where required.

• Support continuous improvement of NHU HR/Finance systems, ensuring efficient and resilient processes.
• Coordinate EDI, Precision Leadership, and welfare‑related activity, updating the Unit Head on progress and supporting a positive organisational culture.

Financial Coordination

• Produce financial reporting and forecasting to inform planning and resource discussions.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data submitted to Finance and governance forums.

Direct Supervision

• Provide line management and performance oversight for the Multi‑Agency Team Supervisor, including objective setting, workload prioritisation, and professional development.
• Ensure Multi‑Agency Team outputs support NHU requirements and comply with governance expectations.

• Provide line management and performance oversight for the national enabling Sergeants.

• Provide second-line management oversight to a cadre of 15–20 national enablers, with day‑to‑day supervision delivered through partner organisations.

Operational Coordination & SLT Support

• Coordinate governance activity across SLT and regional teams to support alignment and delivery against agreed priorities.
• Track and maintain visibility of governance timelines, actions, and outputs across NHU.

• Prepare high‑quality briefings, presentations, and reports for senior stakeholders, including partners in governance forums.

• Support the consistent application of governance processes across NHU teams

• Coordinate office operations and SLT information flow to support effective decision-making and organisational planning.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners, including CTPHQ, Home Office representatives, and regional CTP HUMINT teams.
• Represent NHU in governance forums, presenting accurate reporting and contributing informed input on governance matters
• Influence stakeholders through clear, evidence-based reporting and analysis

Operational Governance, Assurance and Coordination

• Coordinate governance activity for national HUMINT working groups, including agenda preparation (aligned to agreed priorities), accurate record‑keeping, action tracking, and maintaining an audit trail to support compliance and assurance.
• Support joined‑up governance across CTP HUMINT organisational and geographical boundaries, ensuring consistency and clarity of processes.

This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift‑working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.

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) 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 Colleague Commitments

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritize an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP keeps the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.

Our people protect our national security across the UK. In order to continue to deliver against our organizational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – "working to keep people safe from Terrorism".

IDE is at the heart 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 backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled are able to realize their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process.CTP also welcomes applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements,such as part‑time working, job‑share and where the role permits, hybrid working arrangements. All flexible working arrangements should be discussed and agreed with the hiring manager.

Experience

• Experience in governance, reporting, and compliance within a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Experience of HUMINT
• Strong financial and HR process management skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage competing deadlines, and deliver effectively under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the production of high‑quality reports and briefings.
• Demonstrated commitment to EDI and welfare‑related activity.
• Experience in direct supervision and team leadership.
• Experience within CTPHQ, policing, intelligence, or law enforcement environments.
• Experience supporting strategic planning or business improvement activity at a national or regional level.
• Experience providing operational or administrative support during major incidents or critical operations.

Competencies

• We analyse critically at level 2
• We take ownershipat level2
• We collaborateat level2

Values

• Integrity

Disability Confident Statement

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have 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 applications from people with disabilities and long‑term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.

As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.

Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job‑related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards .

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