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Salary
The national salary range is £53,324- £58,656, London salary range is £56,221 - £63,503. Your salary will be dependent on your base location
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach
Internal
Location
National
Region
National
Closing Date
14-Jul-2025
Business Unit
NMS Interventions Services (Admin)
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
SEO
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
7304

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

The Counter Terrorism - Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (CT-ARC) was established to respond to the diverse and evolving nature of terrorist offending and threats. It serves as the driving force behind evidence-informed understanding of the terrorist cohort and how best to work with individuals to reduce their risk.  

Overview of the team  

 

Led by Dr Adam Carter (Band 10), CT-ARC is comprised of National Specialist Leads who are trained psychologists and specialist probation officers, all with experience of working directly in operational roles with the CT cohort. They collaborate with cross-government partners to develop new CT assessment and intervention products for use with individuals in both the HMPPS convicted space and the Prevent space.  

 

CT-ARC includes a dedicated research team, composed of social researchers and an economist, who provide research oversight from product inception through to development and implementation.  

 

CT-ARC also has a dedicated quality assurance team, who support the effective delivery of assessments and interventions by operational colleagues, ensuring fidelity and continual improvement.

 

CT-ARC provides a suite of world-leading assessments, structured interventions and evidence-informed resources tailored to the terrorist and terrorist-risk cohort. These are supported by high-quality training and a programme of continuing professional development and assurance processes. 

 

CT-ARC translates evidence and research (including research carried out in-house) to develop resources and assessment processes that can be used across the entire CT network. These resources can be used at any point where there is a need to assess and provide an intervention or rehabilitative work to divert an individual from engaging in terrorist activity or reduce risk of further terrorist offences. We also engage with external scrutiny processes such as Correctional Service Advice and Accreditation Panel (CSAAP) to ensure our products, including the training to use them and quality assurance processes, have been developed to a high standard with a focus on continuing improvement and development.  

 

CT-ARC sets the standard for assessment and rehabilitation across the full spectrum of counter-terrorism activity. Our work supports decision-making at any stage where understanding risk or implementing an intervention is necessary, whether in the prevention space where the priority is to divert people away from fostering terrorist views that could lead to terrorist acts, or in managing registered terrorist offenders who have completed their sentence but remain on license. Crucially, the work of CT-ARC offers consistency in approach and alignment of the different rehabilitative processes in a way that maximises an individual's opportunity to make positive change, whether they are in prison or the community, to reduce risk of terrorist offending. ​​​​​​​ 

 

About the Role   

The National Specialist Lead (NSL) in CT-ARC (within Intervention Services) plays an integral role in shaping and advancing the Centre’s objectives.  Working collaboratively with others, the NSL contributes to the development and refinement of assessments and interventions used for individuals convicted of terrorist and terrorist-connected offences, as well as those identified as terrorist-risk.  You will also be responsible for delivering training on CT-ARC products to frontline staff, ensuring delegates meet required standards. In addition, you may be called upon to develop bespoke training packages in response to identified needs or to support the delivery of training to other key stakeholders. The role includes supporting research and applying its findings to further improve and develop the assessment and intervention products on offer.  

The role has significant opportunities for the post holder to work collaboratively across different directorates and departments.  It will involve close, collaborative working with Psychology Services Group, CT Probation, CT Policing, the Home Office and the Joint Extremism Unit (JEXU).  JEXU is a HMPPS and Home Office venture that was established in April 2017 to be the strategic centre for all counter terrorism (CT) work in prison and probation. The unit has oversight of operational delivery against the Prevent and Pursue strands of CONTEST. Delivery is underpinned by a specialist CT case management process (Pathfinder), which is delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. 

The team itself benefits from a strong mix of disciplines and skill sets, affording individual members the opportunity to develop considerable insight into both custodial and community settings.  Opportunities for further professional development are considerable; from attendance at structured training events, to presenting at conferences and writing articles for publication, you will be supported in developing your own personal development plan to support both your development and the teams objectives.   

The role offers considerable flexibility regarding base location and working arrangements.  The team is geographically dispersed and embraces flexible working practices to support effectiveness and promote a healthy work-life balance. 

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact: Dr Jonathan Kenyon  jonathan.kenyon@justice.gov.uk or Dr Adam Carter adam.carter@justice.gov.uk.

 

Additional Information


Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.

If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.

The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

Benefits

Annual Leave

-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.

Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays

-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays.

Pension

-The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Work Life Balance

HM Prison & Probation Service  (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ

Season Ticket Advance

-After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work

Childcare Vouchers

For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers

Training

HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes

-There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts

-All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles

Eligibility

-All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

-All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS

-All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

Civil Service Nationality Rules

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

Reserve list

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Contact Information
 

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference: 7304

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference: 7304

Application form stage assessments

Behaviours
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Changing and Improving, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered.
Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit
500
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Experience
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
Statement of Suitability
Guidance for the Statement of Suitability
This statement of suitability should clearly reflect how your experience and approach align with the behaviours assessed during the selection process, and demonstrate their fit with the responsibilities of the CT ARC - National Specialist Lead job role.
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
Technical
Technical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Specific qualification requirements
Qualified Probation Officer or Registered Psychologist, with at least 5 years’ experience

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates
TBC
Behaviours
Changing and Improving
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Strengths
Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed please click here.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)
You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
Level of security checks required
Security Clearance (SC)