JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) Training Lead is to support the National HUMINT Unit’s (NHU) improvement delivery plan to support Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP).
The NHU leads on implementing the CTP HUMINT Strategy. The NHU coordinates the CT network’s HUMINT strategic efforts to keep people safe from terrorism. The unit coordinates, advises and supports the delivery of operational responses.
The role of the CHIS training lead sits within the NHU and will be primarily London based. As this is a national role, consideration will be given to a more agile approach to working location that could allow the successful candidate working from an area outside the Metropolitan Police Service but with regular travel to London as required.

OUR EMPLOYEE COMMITMENTS

Counter 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 feel respected, 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 complex policing 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 to fulfil 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 has been 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).

ESSENTIALS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in developing and delivering CHIS training.
• Experience in formulating structured training pathways for HUMINT staff.
• Experience in developing and delivering assessment processes, relevant to HUMINT.
• Ability to train the HUMINT tactic to other CTP / LEA capabilities.
• Ability to identify training requirements for the CTP HUMINT capability.
• Knowledge of relevant HUMINT legislation.
• Experience in managing CHIS within the national security framework.
• Ability to manage resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholder partners and maintain positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively (written and verbal) with personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight time constraints.
• Work nationally and internationally.
• Qualified in nationally recognised CHIS courses.
• Hold a teaching qualification minimum - Award in Education and Training (AET) Level 3.

The post holder will be required to work across the CTPHQ National HUMINT portfolio and specifically to undertake responsibility for developing, managing, coordinating, and providing training and CPD to the CTP CHIS capability.

The role will include the following;

• Lead a national CHIS Training team ensuring that they are managed effectively and respond positively to CTP training requirements.
• Coordinate and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
• Represent relevant national training subgroups on development activity in line with actions from these groups.
• Identify international training opportunities.
• Consult with other international stakeholders regarding training.
• Coordinate training activity across the CTP CHIS community.
• Identify priority training requirements for HUMINT practitioners.
• Oversee training budget linking in with HQ and Regional Finance Managers.
• Proactively identify best practice and organisational learning in relation to CHIS tactic.
• Advise and represent the CTP CHIS training portfolio at national meetings.
• Liaise with stakeholders in regard to learning from inspections and reviews and devise training / CPD as necessary.