Product Development Officer

Counter Terrorism Policing; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading unit within Counter Terrorism Policing in London seeks a Product Development Officer to develop protective security awareness products. This is a hybrid role that requires strong design, communication, and organizational skills. You will take a leadership role in managing projects and creating impactful content while contributing to national security efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent design and proofreading skills.
• Expertise in creating impactful content.
• Familiar with visual design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Developing and evaluating national protective security awareness products.
• Managing projects and collaborating with various teams.
• Designing awareness packages.

Skills

Design

Communication

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Proactivity

Education

Graduates with requisite skillset

Job description

Product Development Officer - NCPP - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £45,131, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £42,203 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £47,668. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Across London/Hybrid Working

NaCTSO is a unit within CTPHQ (National Counter Terrorism Police Headquarters). NaCTSO works with government departments and key partners to protect the UK against terrorism. We do so by producing free guidance and awareness products for the public and business community.

Join a unit at the heart of keeping the country safe. As part of our small, specialist team, you’ll be developing, producing and evaluating national protective security awareness products. You will take a leadership role within the team, managing projects as you collate ideas, share advice and design awareness packages. You will also champion evidence-based practice. Due to the varied nature of our work, which requires interaction with many teams across NaCTSO, you will develop a unique set of skills and knowledge about numerous aspects of counter terrorism protective security.

This is a demanding role where excellent design, proofreading, communication and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to create stimulating digital graphics, all whilst meeting tight and conflicting deadlines. You will need to be creative, innovative and proactive. Familiarity with visual design methodologies and applications, and creating web-based products is highly desirable.

A protective security background is not required nor is experience creating training packages,but you will need to be expert at designing impactful content and articulating ideas clearly.

We welcome applications from graduates with the requisite skillset alongside more experienced candidates with the requisite skillset.

Please note that this role is subject to security vetting.

As part of CT Policing, you can expect a range of benefits plus the chance to develop and progress.

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/Cover Letter, 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 only supply one copy of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement/Cover Letter.

Candidates are also strongly encouraged to submit examples of their design work within the Personal statement/Cover letter.Please note we currently do not use AI, so this must be your own work. You will be expected to produce material of the same standard as part of the job role.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 25^th June 2025.

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 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 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.