Deputy Director Counter-Terrorism, UK and Crisis Operations

Deputy Director Counter-Terrorism, UK and Crisis Operations - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Deputy Director Counter-Terrorism, UK and Crisis Operations Ministry of Defence Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 1st November 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 484376 Salary £86,000 Existing Civil Servants on level transfer will retain their existing base salary. Candidates on promotion will have their substantive base salary increased by 10% or start on the minimum of the SCS PB1 scale of £86,000 per annum; whichever is higher.​ A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 1 Contract type Permanent Business area MOD - Department of State Type of role Policy Senior leadership Working pattern Full-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This role is based at MOD Main Building London SW1A 2HB. This role may include crisis / operational work, with an on-call commitment and sometimes a need to work at pace, out of hours. We actively encourage working flexibly but this cannot be guaranteed at all times given the crisis requirement of the role. There is space for some working from home, but it cannot be guaranteed due to operational commitments. About the job Job summary This role leads a mixed military and civilian team responsible for developing policy guidance and providing military advice on operations in the UK and worldwide. It manages the Defence contribution to the cross-Government CONTEST counter-terrorism strategy and oversees  MOD’s global crisis response. Working alongside a military counterpart, the post ensures