Partnerships Lead

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE; London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A key public service organization based in London is looking for a Partnerships Lead to drive strategic partnerships and innovative research within Counter-Terrorism Policing. The role involves stakeholder engagement and contributing to a robust innovation portfolio. Candidates should have strong experience in research and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse partnerships. This offers a salary ranging from £47,060 to £52,652, based on experience and allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with government, industry, and academia.
• Ability to identify and align research needs with existing initiatives.
• Strong communication skills to bridge gaps between partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction in stakeholder engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships for CT research.
• Establish a portfolio of innovation stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Research and innovation

Strategic direction

Job description

Overview

Partnerships Lead - Data & Analysis - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928. The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Across London/Hybrid Working

Job Summary

Counter-Terrorism Policing (CTP) is revolutionising the way it uses data, analysis, research and technology. We have established a principal overarching strategy for Data and Analysis in CTP under a new Director. We are now creating a set of new functions and teams to develop advanced data and analytical capabilities and services to support the national CT Network. These functions report into the Director through four lead roles; Head of Data (Chief Data Officer), Head of Analysis, Head of Data Science and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).

Job Description

The role of Partnerships Lead will provide vital strategic direction in stakeholder and supplier engagement (government, industry or academia) and will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining stakeholder-supplier relationships essential for the future success of the CT Research Laboratory. The role will engage with:

• (a) CTP stakeholders to identify research and innovation needs,
• (b) policing and partners to ensure activities are informed by previous work and align with existing and future initiatives and
• (c) industry and academia to commission research activities.
• Importantly this role will develop our map of emerging research and innovation capabilities within academia and industry and initiate robust communication avenues and collaboration pathways with key players in the field.

The requirement arises from a gap in CTP and the CT Research Laboratory in specific of a leading role in partnerships in both targeted and blue skies scientific research that can be honed to deliver innovation aimed at resolving current and future operational requirements. The Partnerships Lead will establish a CTP research and innovation portfolio of stakeholders and suppliers to realise our S&T objectives. The role will also help capture requirements from CTP’s customer communities and the translation of these requirements into R&D objectives.

Job Purpose

Counter-Terrorism Policing is revolutionising the way it uses data, analysis and technology. We have established new strategies for Data & Analysis and for Information & Communications Technology. We are now creating this new Partnerships Lead role to establish our wider research and innovation approach through collaborative thinking and to set the direction for future Research and Development Initiatives across the wider NS ecosystem.

The role will be responsible for setting direction and strategy for CTP S&T Partnerships with a special emphasis on bridging the gap between national security and research and innovation providers. The role will work with the Chief Scientific Officer and the CTP Head of Research to build robust avenues of communication for the CTP network with all our S&T partners in industry, academia and government.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply now" button below. 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 15 October 2025.

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 2 weeks after the closing date.

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