Apply before
18/09/2026, 23:55
Reference number
1099
Salary
£Remain on same terms and conditions within current force
Role grade
G3
Contract type
Secondment
Length of employment
24 months
Command
Across Commands
Business Area
Across Business Areas
Type of role
Intelligence, Operational Research
Working pattern
Full time, Flexible Working
Number of roles available
1
International Tactical Adviser Manager
Location(s)
Birmingham, Bridgend, Bristol, Exeter, Felixstowe, Folkestone, Gartcosh, Gillingham, Hambleton, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Normanton (Calder), Nottingham, Portsmouth, Slough, Solent, St Neots, Stevenage, Warrington
About the Role
Information about the Command
The National Crime Agency’s Mission is to protect the public from serious and organised crime by targeting and pursuing those criminals who pose the greatest risk to the UK.
The NCA has a wide remit and we are looking for committed individuals to join us and to provide vital professional expertise across the NCA. There are roles within our operational and capabilities functions.
Our constantly evolving and expanding capabilities means that we need people with experience of project management to policing, crime analysis to commercial procurement.
Information about the Business Area
Placement in a business area will be dependant upon the command chosen.
Please view our Home page to see more detailed information on our various commands and business areas.
Role Summary
The Secondee role is available within the International Directorate and will be within the Joint International Crime Centre (JICC).
The Joint International Crime Centre (JICC) was launched in April 2023 and was created in order to coordinate and support the response of UK policing and law enforcement to tackle international crime. The JICC comprises officers and staff from across UK policing and the NCA, offering a multi-agency approach to meeting the increasing international demands of territorial policing. The JICC provides a whole-system approach to tackling international crime harnessing UK and international expertise and providing access to specialist capabilities both within the NCA and partner organisations including HMRC, ACRO, the CPS and partners across UK law enforcement and criminal justice. The JICC is jointly overseen by the NCA Director General and Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council.
Role Description
As a Manager within the Police & Partner Engagement Unit (PPEU) the post holder will:
Lead and develop a multi disciplinary team for the triage, acquisition and exploitation of tactical and strategic intelligence relating to international criminality affecting the UK. Provide operational direction, specialist advice and authoritative guidance to UK law enforcement partners regarding international capabilities, ensuring that PPEU support is delivered professionally, proportionately and in line with national priorities and legislative requirements.
Contribute to and oversee the strategic direction of PPEU activity, ensuring that national and local strategies, policies, legislative frameworks and operational priorities are effectively embedded, promoted and consistently applied across UK policing, government departments and wider law enforcement partners.
Accountable for operational service delivery, performance management and the effective deployment of resources across the team to ensure best value and alignment NCA International Directorate strategic objectives.
Assure the development and delivery of high quality products ensuring that they meet required standards and inform national and local decision making. You will provide governance and oversight to ensure activities are conducted thoroughly, ethically and expeditiously, in full compliance with the Agency’s policy framework and relevant legislation.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with policing and wider law enforcement partners, government bodies and NCA counterparts, representing the JICC, the International Directorate and the NCA at senior level forums to influence system wide capability development and operational coordination.
Ensure the delivery of expert direction on police to police and judicial cooperation, support investigative and intelligence teams, and contribute to system capability uplift by leading or facilitating training and continuous professional development activities.
The role may involve participation in on call rotas and periodic domestic or international travel to support operational activity, partner engagement or the maintenance of professional competency.
Responsible for developing staff, promoting and maintaining professional standards, overseeing conduct and welfare, and ensuring all activity upholds the NCA’s values and it’s mission to lead the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management Provide clear leadership, direction and oversight to JICC personnel, ensuring delivery aligns with organisational priorities. Build team capability through effective supervision, performance management and development of staff, fostering an inclusive and high-performing environment.
Intelligence Oversight & Quality Assurance Lead the production and assurance of products, ensuring outputs meet national standards and support evidence-based operational decision making. Maintain accountability for quality, integrity and compliance with legal and policy frameworks.
Intelligence-Led Investigative Support Direct and coordinate intelligence support to live criminal investigations, ensuring prioritisation of threat, risk and harm. Manage competing demands and deploy resources to maximise operational impact.
Briefings & Decision Making Support Oversee the preparation and delivery of clear, concise briefings and debriefings to senior stakeholders. Translate complex intelligence into actionable insight to inform operational and strategic decisions.
Communicating and Influencing Influence decision-making across operational and strategic levels by providing specialist advice on international cooperation. Build credibility with senior leaders and partners through authoritative and professional communication.
Partnership Working (UK & International) Build and sustain effective relationships with domestic and international law enforcement partners, including the Foreign Law Enforcement Community. Enable collaboration to maximise use of international capabilities in support of operational outcomes.
Operational Delivery at Pace Ensure products and support are delivered at pace to meet operational timelines. Respond flexibly to emerging threats and changing operational priorities, demonstrating organisational agility.
Risk, Governance & Compliance Ensure all activity adheres to legal frameworks, policy and ethical standards. Manage operational and reputational risk, ensuring appropriate governance, audit and decision-making processes are followed.
Strategic Contribution Drive improvements in intelligence processes, products and partnership working. Promote innovation, including the use of data and digital tools, to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation Maintain continuous professional development in international criminal cooperation and intelligence practice. Support the development of others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Resource & Workforce Management
Manage team capacity, workload and wellbeing, ensuring resilience and sustainability of delivery. Allocate resources and managing budgets effectively to meet operational priorities.
Regular travel throughout the UK will be required as part of the role, with frequent travel to London and Warrington in particular.
Person Specification
Drafting/report writing and presentation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high quality written material
Interpersonal skills. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to foster positive relationships, build trust and manage conflicts
Risk management skills Experience of responding to emerging threats, risks and issues in accordance within set deadlines
Analytical / data manipulation/ interpretation skills Ability to gather, interpret and evaluate information in order to assist decision making
Problem solving skills. Ability to identify issues, analyse the causes, generate the solutions and implement action plans.
Leadership and management skills Experience of managing a team including personnel management.
On-call working
Potential for on call responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.
Entry Requirements
Understanding of Police Partnership working
Understanding of Law Enforcement
Understanding of International Legislation Policies and Processes
Important Information
This role will be undertaken on a secondment basis, while agreements are in place through National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC), we require all prospective applicants to seek the appropriate level of force support whilst within the application process, with the recommendation that this is at Director of People Services or Assistant Chief Constable level.
The NCA reserves the right to withdraw any offer made to a successful candidate if the required force approval is not received within 10 working days of the offer being issued or if force approval is withdrawn at any time during the process.
Qualifications, Membership and Licences
Must be a current serving police officer or police staff equivalent
Must hold a full DVLA Licence (includes full EU Licences)
Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress.
Virtual Open Evening Event
To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding virtual opening evenings via MS Teams on 27th August at 10AM and 1st September at 6PM.
This event is by invitation only.
To register, please click on the following link:
27th August- Virtual information Event- 27th August- 10AM – Fill out form
1st September: Virtual information Event- 1st September- 6 PM – Fill out form
You will be asked for your name and email address.
Registration will close on 26th August at 10 AM for the event on 27th August and 31st August at 5 PM for the event on 1st September.
You will not be able to register after this date and time.
Salary and Benefits
If applying on Secondment and you are the equivalent grade you will remain on your current salary for the duration of your Secondment. Current terms and conditions will remain. If applying on promotion, conditions will reflect the promoted salary within the candidates home force.
Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency.
Learning and Development:
Access to a range of learning and development activities, and opportunities to support career progression.
Paid time off to facilitate continuous professional development, and access to Civil Service Learning up to 5 days per year.
Well-being and Inclusion:
Occupational sick pay and access to occupational health services.
A network of qualified Mental Health First Aiders and Workplace Support Officers, who can provide advice, signposting and support to all our officers.
On site facilities including fitness centres and canteens (where available).
Access to a variety of active staff network groups.
Selection Process Details
This vacancy is using the Success Profiles framework and will assess using the following criteria: Behaviours, Technical Skills
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
How we will assess you
Your application will be assessed against the following:
Technical - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:
Good understanding of relevant International legislation, policies and processes.
Experience of identifying, managing and mitigating risk.
Proven experience of leading the delivery of operational business objectives with an understanding of Law Enforcement partnerships
A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.
Longlist
In the event of a high number of applications, we may operate a longlist. Applicants will need to meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria.
- Good understanding of relevant International legislation, policies and processes. .
Candidates who do not meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria will not progress to having their other criteria assessed. Applications must meet the minimum criteria to be progressed to the assessment stage.
You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.
We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.
Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.
For guidance on the application process, visit:
NCA Applying and Onboarding
Assessment 1
The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the Success Profiles at Assessment section.
Success Profiles at Assessment
Behaviours
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
Technical
Good understanding of relevant International legislation, policies and processes.
Experience of identifying, managing and mitigating risk.
Proven experience of leading the delivery of operational business objectives with an understanding of Law Enforcement partnerships
Assessment Outcome
Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal.
If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months.
Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.
In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order:
Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)
If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised)
If still tied, application sift scores will be used
Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.
You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.
Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records.
We encourage all candidates to visit the NCA Careers Page for more information.
