Business Design Lead – Band B (Vetting SC) (Hiring Immediately)

Business Design Lead – Band B – Change – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Salary: The starting salary is £62,310, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £59,301 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale at £72,254, plus a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: West Brompton

What is the opportunity?

At Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) our purpose is clear – to keep people safe from terrorism. To do this we are constantly evolving, developing new and innovative ways to counter the ever-shifting terrorist threat.

Central to this is our Business Design practice, who combine strategy, organisation design, and management consulting expertise to help define the future shape of CTP and drive transformational change. The Business Design practice is growing and we're looking for enthusiastic individuals with the right blend of critical thinking, creativity, insight, agility and enthusiasm to join this forward-thinking community of problem solvers.

We recognise the importance of balancing the development of core skills for the role with individual goals. Whilst we'll work with you to further develop your core skills through a structured training and development programme, we'll also encourage, support, and give you the time and space for personal development and growth. As a community we embrace individuality and see our unique differences as key to realising both our individual potential and our organisational purpose.

What is the job role and purpose?

As a Business Design Lead, you'll leverage new technologies, varied datasets, and specialist operational knowledge to undertake detailed analyses and develop evidence-based solutions to some of CTP's most complex challenges.

You will take a leading role in the development of the CTP Business Design Team, supporting your colleagues in harnessing and developing best practice, and consulting with the CTP Network to identify the right way to tackle problem solving opportunities.

You'll collaborate and build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders from across the public sector, playing a pivotal role in reacting and reshaping the country's CT approach.

Where will you fit in the design team structure?

The Business Design practice has three levels of experience, with a focus on development and career progression. You will take on the role of the Business Design Lead, leading teams of Business Design Analysts and Junior Business Design Analysts.

• Entry – Junior Business Design Analyst (Band D)
• Experienced – Business Design Analyst (Band C)
• Senior – Business Design Lead (Band B)

Joining this role will not only unlock opportunities within this team, but also across the wider opportunities within Counter Terrorism Policing.

What will be your key roles and responsibilities?

• Lead on the definition of organisational problems using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, driving diagnostic and solution identification activity within a multi-disciplinary project team
• Design and assure appropriate solutions to business challenges and determine the impact on CTP's operating model
• Manage senior stakeholders and translate complex organisational problems and solutions into simple, compelling narratives that achieve broad business consensus
• Develop and manage commercial relationships to ensure that contractor resource can be leveraged to meet the demands of CTP change demand
• Lead on maturing the business design practice, expanding your own and others' skillsets, providing assurance, and developing new approaches
• Task manage teams of resources on projects and programmes
• Line manage Business Design Analysts and Junior Business Design Analysts

What skills and experience are we looking for?

The success of the Business Design practice is based on the diversity of our people's backgrounds and experiences, and we're keen to hear from people who have:

• [Criteria to be added]

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, 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 26 August 2026.