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Band i - temporary camera deployment engineer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 1 December 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23182
Location: Lippitts Hill, Loughton

Claims handler (capture lead)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 23062
Location: Insurance and Claims Services, Holborn Police Station, 10 Lambs Conduit Street, WC1N 3NR

Core desk administrator - band e - prisons - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 1 December 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23097
Location: West Brompton

Custody healthcare practitioner

Closing date: 11:55pm, 16 November 2026
Salary: Total salary will be between £53,571.60 to £59,422.40. We may be able to salary match current basic salary if within pay scale. This includes 20% shift allowance (15% during induction), location allowance of £1,928 and a non pensionable allowance of £1,000. We also offer generous bonus scheme including £2,500 joining bonus, £2,500 bonus after one year's service.
Working pattern: Two days, two nights, four days off duty continuous rota
Recruitment code: 18808
Location: London

Deputy director, Met Business Services, operational contract management

Closing date: 11:55pm, 13 November 2026
Salary: The role will attract a basic salary in excess of £100,000 per annum.
Recruitment code: N/A
Location: This role will be based at Kilburn Police Station but you will be required to work flexibly at multiple locations across the MPS estate as required.
Contract: Permanent

Deputy director strategic planning and risk

Closing date: 11:55pm, 12 November 2026
Salary: The role will attract a basic salary in excess of £100,000 per annum.
Location: This role will be based at New Scotland Yard but you will be required to work flexibly at multiple locations across the MPS estate as required.
Contract: Permanent

Digital forensic apprenticeship

Closing date: 11:55pm, 25 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £30,714, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £27,705 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £30,868. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23201
Location: Lambeth HQ with postings to Frontline locations across the MPS during the apprenticeship

Digital forensic technician (DF quality)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 24 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23212
Location: Lambeth

Digital forensic technician - frontline

Closing date: 11:55pm, 25 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23199
Location: Cobalt Square, Charing Cross, Edmonton, Croydon, Ilford, Islington, Wembley, Kingston, Lewisham, Stoke Newington, Acton, Walworth, Forest Gate, Uxbridge, Brixton, Holborn, Dagenham, Kensington

Digital forensic technician – video laboratory

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £46,985, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment code: 23161
Location: Lambeth

Electronics senior technologist

Closing date: 11:55pm, 10 December 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23221
Location: Southwark

Financial intelligence officer - payback unit

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 December 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22076
Location: London
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Intelligence researcher - band e - intelligence - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 12 December 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23275
Location: West Brompton

Internal campaigns and brand manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 13 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £28,579, which includes allowances totalling £1,754.
The salary is broken down as £26,825 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale. Plus, a location allowance of £1,171 and a non-pensionable allowance of £583.
Location: Westminster
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months
Recruitment code: 23060
Work pattern: 21 hours a week (3 days a week). You may be required to work some weekend shifts and out of hours with appropriate notice.

Lead service designer - police staff - technology - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 21 December 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 21970
Location: West Brompton

MASH researcher - NE

Closing date: 11:55pm, 20 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23073
Location: Stratford

Mechanical design and production engineer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £55,662, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23187
Location: Newlands Park

Mechanical engineer

Motorcycle technician, Fleet Services

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £43,976, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £43,976 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £49,670. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23175
Location: Rainham workshop

National Police Chiefs' Council - analyst – hydrant programme

Closing date: 11:55pm, 15 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £37,510.
The salary is broken down as £37,510, which which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23174
Location: Remote working nationally within UK. The Hydrant Programme is currently based at Moss Way Police Station, Moss Way, Sheffield, S20 7XX. As such, occasional travel to this location will be required. In addition, travel may be necessary to the NPCC office, currently situated near St James' Park Underground Station in London, as well as to other police premises across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027 (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

National Police Chiefs' Council - partnership support assistant

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is 33,219.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Location: Remote working nationally within UK. The Hydrant Programme is currently based at Moss Way Police Station, Moss Way, Sheffield, S20 7XX. As such, occasional travel to this location will be required. In addition, travel may be necessary to the NPCC office, currently situated near St James's Park Underground Station in London, as well as to other police premises across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.
Recruitment Code: 23198
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) until 31/03/2027 (with the potential for further extension to 05/01/2028 subject to funding and performance).

National Police Chiefs' Council - personal assistant, hate crime

Closing date: 11:55pm, 29 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23205
Location: 50 Broadway, London, with flexibility to work remotely. This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

National Police Chiefs' Council - policy and public affairs manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 22 November 2026
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. This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23131
Location: Remote working nationally within UK. NPCC is currently based in close proximity to St James' Park underground station, London and therefore occasional travel will be required to this premise and other Police locations across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.
Contract: Fixed Term contract for 12 months.

NCPP international product development and delivery (protect) - band v - NCPP - Counter Terrorism Policing

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £56,143, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £53,134 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Location: West Brompton
Recruitment Code: 22878
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term

Police community support officer (PCSO)

Closing date: Ongoing
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale of £35,541. Plus a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 14783

Police security officer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 19 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £39,924.60 which includes allowances totalling £3,009 and a 20% shift allowance.
The salary is broken down as £30,763 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £32,908. Plus, a 20% shift allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22911
Location: The role is based at London Palaces. There may be a requirement to work across multiple London sites based on demand.

Police staff investigator - complex fraud team

Policy and engagement advisor - professionalism (band c)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 November 2026
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.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23269
Location: Cobalt Square (Vauxhall), New Scotland Yard and other locations across the Met with a Professionalism presence.

Pound manager - Charlton car pound

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £48,021, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 and a 20% shift allowance.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a 20% shift disturbance allowance, location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 23137
Location: Charlton Car Pound SE7 7HY

Project manager - organisational development & change

Closing date: 11:55pm, 6 December 2026
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. This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.

Recruitment code: 23197
Location: Remote working nationally within UK. NPCC is currently based in close proximity to St James’ Park Underground Station, London and therefore occasional travel will be required to this premise and other Police locations across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027 (with the potential for further extension subject to funding and performance).

Regional change manager - band c - CSS - CTPL

Regional support change officer - CSS - CTPL

Security & assurance officer - band n - compliance & assurance - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £55,662, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23213
Location: West Brompton

Senior digital forensic specialist - cell site expert

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £63,409, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £60,400 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £65,886. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23200
Location: Lambeth

Senior project manager - band l - technology - Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters

Closing date: 11:55pm, 3 December 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £71,121, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £68,112 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £72,953. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23270
Location: West Brompton

Service quality & experience specialist

Closing date: 11:55pm, 20 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 23076
Location: Kilburn

Strategy and delivery advisor - professionalism (band c)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 27 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995, which includes allowances totalling £3009.
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 £1000.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment code: 23268
Location: Cobalt Square (Vauxhall), New Scotland Yard and other locations across the Met with a Professionalism presence.

Student placements 2027/2028

Various placements available. Please click the above link to view the current list.

Closing date: 15 November 2026
Salary: £27,705.60
Location: Most opportunities are based in West London with some based in East Birmingham. Some roles may also involve occasional travel across the UK.

Waste and circular economy manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 12 November 2026
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.
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
Recruitment Code: 23061
Location: Hendon/Marlowe House
Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term

Workplace adjustments & inclusion services manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 November 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £31,154, which includes allowances totalling £1,504. This salary is based on working 18 hours per week.
The salary is broken down as £29,650 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £36,127. Plus, a location allowance of £1,004 and a non-pensionable allowance of £500.
Recruitment code: 22856
Location: Kilburn (hybrid working)
Hours: This is a part-time role, offering 18 hours per week. There is some flexibility in which days these hours are taken.

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