Applications are invited from substantive Chief Superintendents or Superintendents seeking promotion who wish to be considered for the role of Detective Chief Superintendent Head of South East Counter Terrorism Unit (SECTU). The post is based near to Junction 12 of the M4, Reading (there is also secondary base near Gatwick).

Brief details of the role are as follows:

In this role you will be the Regional Head of Profession for Counter Terrorism (CT) and Domestic Extremism (DE) and the regional representative of the Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism (SNCCT). The role will involve:

• Coordination of the delivery of the four strands of the UK’s Counter Terrorism Strategy known as “CONTEST” throughout the SE Region.

• Provision of strategic direction and advice for covert and overt       CT and DE investigations and other CT matters to the SNCCT, Gold Commanders, Heads of Crime and SIOs in the SE region and other Regions as required.

• Leadership of the South East CTU and overall accountability for the co-ordination of CT assets in the region.

• The specific delivery of the Pursue and Prevent strands of CONTEST and support to Protect and Prepare within the South East region.

• Support to the South West CTIU in line with the CT Network buddying arrangements.

• The management of change programmes and projects, including the development of appropriate supporting strategies and policies.

In the first instance, it is important that potential candidates discuss their application with their respective Chief Officer in the light of current performance and career development plans.

Summary of Application Requirements:

• Covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) addressing the question ‘why me, why now’ outlining your motivation and suitability for the role and suitability for promotion. Your evidence should also relate to the behaviours included in the Competency and Values Framework (CVF):

• We are emotionally aware

• We take ownership

• We are collaborative

• We deliver, support and inspire

• We analyse critically

• We are innovative and open minded.

   

• Comment from your Chief Officer on your suitability for promotion and your suitability for appointment to the role applied for.

   

• Career History and Qualifications.

• Most recent PDR covering performance in your last reporting period.

Selection Process

• The Selection Panel will include Francis Habgood, Chief Constable Thames Valley Police, Dr Steven Chase, Director of People Thames Valley Police and an Assistant Chief Constable (TBC).

• Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the written application.

   

• Candidates will be asked to give a 10 minute presentation, following a 45 minute preparation period.

   

• The presentation will be followed by an interview which will address issues raised in the presentation before exploring wider topics.

   

• The Panel will be making their assessment against the six behaviours included in the Competency and Values Framework (CVF).

   

• The Selection Panels will take place on Monday 13 March 2017 afternoon and Friday 17 March 2017.

   

  Further information and an application pack can be obtained from Chantelle Young, Executive Support and Research Advisor (People) on 01865 309359 or by email, PAtoDirectorofPeople@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk . If you are interested, you should submit your application to your Chief Officer to allow completion of the Chief Officer reference (copy attached). Fully completed applications must be submitted to the Director of People by 12 noon on Monday 27 February 2017.