Communications Manager (Hiring Immediately)

The Met – Counter Terrorism Policing

Communications Manager

Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, 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

Job Purpose

You will be responsible for defining and implementing the partnerships communications strategy for priority programmes and projects that contribute directly to CTP’s mission to protect the public from terrorism. You will work closely with colleagues across the national Counter Terrorism Policing network, as well as with senior police officers and police staff.

You’ll be part of a highly motivated communications team, with the chance to learn from senior policing colleagues and work on one of the most important issues to the public. But you’ll also have the opportunity to draw on your own experience and initiative to plan and deliver communications that support wider organisational and operational objectives.

Your primary goal will be to ensure that our key audiences have the information they need, when they need it. You’ll be a positive advocate for communications as a profession and be able to explain how it contributes to CTP’s overall mission. You’ll provide your expertise and support to senior officers and police staff across our national network, and play an active role in building the communications profession within CTP.

You’ll also be committed to your own continuous professional development and will be supported in this with membership of the Chartered Institute for Public Relations (CIPR) and a bespoke learning and development curriculum for Counter Terrorism Policing communicators.

Job Requirements

We are looking for a leader, or aspiring leader, who has experience of building trusted partnerships, navigating sensitive operational environments, and delivering measurable communications outcomes across a complex organisation.

You will have extensive stakeholder management experience, with knowledge of stakeholder relationship management systems and mapping techniques to get partners on board. We’re looking for someone who can bring energy and creative flair who can continuously improve communications in a fast-moving and evolving environment.

You will need to be a self-starter, able to quickly grasp new projects or priorities, or refresh and refine an existing approach. You will need to balance the strategic with the tactical, with a real focus on delivery. You’ll need to build excellent relationships with senior officers and colleagues right across the country, as well as with stakeholders from law enforcement partners, government, business and other groups.

You’ll have a good understanding of the different channels at your disposal and will use audience insight to choose the right approach. You’ll be focused on outcomes and changing behaviour and will use evaluation to drive continuous improvement of your plans. You’ll take responsibility for planning and producing content, and will work collaboratively with others to plan, programme and deliver your work. You’ll build and maintain great relationships and use your network to support not only your own projects but CTP’s wider communication strategy.

You’ll make your presence felt as a positive and proactive member of the team and national communications network.

You’ll look for opportunities to improve what we do and help to ensure that that the work we do is constantly evolving to meet the threats that we face, and the communications environment that we operate in. You will take active steps to contribute to our shared commitment to Inclusion, Diversity and Equality.

How to apply

To begin your career at the CTP, please click the apply button “. 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 02/09/2026.

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