Police staff vacancies

Accredited financial investigator- payback unit

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 August 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: 20572
Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney

Band 'f' warehouse operative support

Closing date: 11:55pm, 19 August 2026 
Salary: The starting salary is £33,072, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £30,063 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £32,313. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22263
Location: Belvedere Storage Facility

Business design lead - band b (vetting DV) - change - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 August 2026              
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 £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22018
Location: West Brompton

Business design lead - band b (vetting SC) - change - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 August 2026              
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 £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22022
Location: West Brompton

Business services manager - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 22365
Location: West Brompton

Civilian investigator – MO6 - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 14 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £45,207.75, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 and a 12.5% 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 12.5% shift allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22222
Location: Lambeth
Working Pattern: This role operates on a structured four-week shift pattern.
Staff will be required to work one full weekend during the four-week cycle (Tuesday-Monday). One late-shift week (2pm–10pm) per cycle to support operational demand during peak afternoon and evening periods.
Subject to operational requirements, the role supports one day of home working per week, equating to around 20% remote working across the four-week cycle.

Commercial consultant - commercial digital and innovation - solution delivery

Closing date: 11:55pm, 10 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 22190
Location: Kilburn

Commercial lead - property and facilities management

Closing date: 11:55pm, 5 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £77,775, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £74,766 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £82,362. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22073
Location: Kilburn

Communications officer (first contact/despatch)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 August 2026
Salary: £39,549 (including £2,009 location allowance, £1,000 non-pensionable allowance and 10% flexibility allowance on top of basic pay).
15% shift allowance added once in training = total salary: £44,532
20% shift allowance added once training is completed = total salary: £46,193
(Please note: During training, your shift allowance may be lower dependent on the roster and hours worked)
Recruitment Code: 21718
Location: Bow, Hendon, Lambeth

CONNECT operations manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 7 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 22252
Location: London & Hybrid (60% / 3-days per week in office). The ‘home base’ Met location is Bromley. We offer the flexibility to work in a Hybrid way, where you can deliver your best, including Working from Home (WFH). Travel across the Met Estate, to attend meetings as required by the business, is expected.

Custody healthcare practitioner

Closing date: Ongoing
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

Data strategy & policy lead - D&A - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 14 August 2026
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 £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22024
Location: West Brompton

Digital forensics examiner - NDES S3 - police staff - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 7 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 21967
Location: West Brompton

Digital media examiner - technician - NDES S3 - police staff - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 7 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 21969
Location: West Brompton

Digital specialist - NDES S3 - police staff - CTP London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 7 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 21968
Location: West Brompton

Distribution driver (OSS)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 20 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £37,692, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £34,683 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £36,789. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22260
Location: Belvedere Storage Facility
Shift Pattern: Early start – 4 on 4 off pattern

Financial intelligence officer - payback unit

Closing date: 11:55pm, 11 August 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

Inventory support operative

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 August 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: 22323
Location: Lambeth

L&D foundation academy trainer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 14 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £45,207.75, which includes allowances totalling £3,009 and a 12.5% 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 shift allowance of 12.5%, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 22157
Location: Hendon

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

Closing date: 11:55pm, 24 August 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

MetCC communications supervisor

Closing date: 11:55pm, 10 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £49,896, which includes allowances totalling £12,386.
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 shift allowance of 15%, a flexibility allowance of 10% and a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21888
Location: Bow, Hendon, Lambeth

Motor vehicle technician

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 September 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £45,070, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. 
The salary is broken down as £42,061 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £43,838. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 20770
Location: Rainham Workshop

National Police Chiefs' Council - finance business partner

Closing date: 11:55pm, 30 August 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.
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.
Recruitment Code: 22393
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, 7 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £33,219. Basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. 
Recruitment Code: 22255
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.

Non-executive director

Closing date: 23:55, 24 August 2026
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Recruitment code: N/A
Location and Time Commitment: Attendance at approximately eight strategic meetings per year, each lasting around half a day, in Central London. In addition, the postholder may be called upon to provide support and advice on a less formal basis as required.
Contract: Three years, with the option to extend by mutual agreement.

OH trauma peer support administrative manager

Closing date: 11:55pm, 17 August 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: 22195
Location: Southwark

Onsite services team leader – multiple BCU locations

Closing date: 11:55pm, 9 August 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.
Location: OSS are currently hiring for 6 roles across multiple locations including:
1 x North East BCU - Plaistow, Chingford, Uplands
1 x North Area BCU – Edmonton, Enfield, Woodgreen, Quicksilver
2 x Central North BCU – Islington, Holborn, Kentish Town
1 x Central West BCU – Westminster, Hammersmith, Charring Cross,
1 x South East BCU – Lewisham, BexleyHeath, Plumstead
The successful post holder will be expected to work onsite across multiple locations included those listed, as well as other locations within the BCU as required. Regular travel between sites is an essential requirement of the role.
Recruitment Code: 22167                                                                          
Working Hours: Operational support is provided between 07:00 and 17:00, working hours will be scheduled within this timeframe.

Personal assistant 

POCA confiscator – payback units

Closing date: 11:55pm, 31 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 20571
Location: Stoke Newington, Walworth, Wandsworth, Hammersmith, Croydon and Islington 

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 staff investigator – Proactive Trident - 01

Closing date: 11:55pm, 10 August 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: 22390
Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney

Portfolio planning manager - police staff - change - CTPHQ London

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 August 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.
Recruitment code: 22188
Location: West Brompton Across London and hybrid working

Senior human resources business advisor

Closing date: 11:55pm, 19 August 2025
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 £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22183
Location: Kilburn

Senior manager - cyber security risk & assurance

Closing date: 11:55pm, 24 August 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: 23340
Location: London & Hybrid (60% / 3-days per week in office). The ‘home base’ Met location is Bow. We offer the flexibility to work in a Hybrid way, where you can deliver your best, including Working from Home (WFH). Travel across the Met Estate, to attend meetings as required by the business, is expected.

Senior manager - records management

Closing date: 11:55pm, 5 August 2026
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 £72,254. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment code: 22021
Location: London & Hybrid (60% / 3-days per week in office). You can choose a ‘home base’ Met location from: Sidcup and Belvedere. We offer the flexibility to work in a Hybrid way, where you can deliver your best, including Working from Home (WFH). Travel across the Met Estate, to attend meetings as required by the business, is expected.

Senior network engineer - technology CSC - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 3 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £61,410, which includes allowances totalling £8,757.
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 12.5% shift disturbance allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21518
Location: Birmingham

Senior server engineer - technology CSC - Counter Terrorism Policing HQ

Closing date: 11:55pm, 11 August 2026
Salary: The starting salary is £61,140, which includes allowances totalling £8,757.
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 12.5% shift disturbance allowance, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Recruitment Code: 21517
Location: Birmingham

Staff officer to the director of Met Business Services (MBS)

Closing date: 11:55pm, 25 August 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.
Recruitment Code: 22374
Location: Kilburn

VRES Specialist recovery driver

Warehouse operative

Closing date: 11:55pm, 20 August 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: 22262
Location: Belvedere Storage Facility

Witness care officer

Closing date: 11:55pm, 26 August 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: 21086
Location: Barking, Hendon, Holborn, Sidcup, Sutton, West Hampstead