You support operational planning and conduct of operations for Headquarters Special Operations Task Force (HQ SOTF).
Assistant Director (Research) - Hendon
Permanent
Closing on 12 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Perform research and develop intelligence in support of all operational planning
- Contextualise intelligence within SOTF's operational context
- Supervise research officers on development of research and intelligence products
- Link up multiple entities and topics in support of each operation
- Present credible information at operational level
- Engage internal and external stakeholders to gather information
Challenge(s)
- Managing multiple levels of effort in intelligence in support of each operation
- Linking up multiple entities and topics
- Understanding pan-regional security landscape and counter-terrorism operations
What we are looking for
- At least 10 years of experience in performing research and analysis of information
- Knowledge and research on counter-terrorism operations
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Supervisory experience in managing research officers
- Ability to contextualise intelligence within operational context
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 12 Jan 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within or the wider Public Service.