There are a number of known vacancies and we are seeking to develop a pipeline of talent for anticipated requirement in 21/22.

As a member of the National Crime Agency’s Private Offices you will play a key role in helping to support the fight against serious and organised crime, working in a fast paced and exciting environment where strong team working is required.

We are looking for committed individuals who are able to provide vital administrative and professional expertise.

Job description

This is an exciting role supporting an NCA Deputy Director in leading the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime.

As a G4 Staff Officer/HEO Private Secretary you are the critical bridge between the Deputy Director and the rest of Agency to drive forward their priorities.

•Working in Private Office will provide you with an in depth understanding of our capabilities, the breadth of operational activity and wider corporate change programmes.

From your vantage point, your principal will look to you to advise them and help shape policy on their areas of responsibility. It is an excellent opportunity to show leadership and exhibit personal impact across the organisation and with partners.

• These are busy posts in high profile and sensitive work areas. The successful applicant will be comfortable working with senior leadership as well as using their initiative to meet the variety of challenges which might arise.

• No two days will be the same so the post holder will need to be flexible and calm, with a keen eye for distinguishing the preferable from the critical.

• Although Private Office is a busy environment we do our best to ensure good wellbeing and a healthy work life balance.

• Skills developed in Private Office, such as development of greater strategic acuity, will ensure your future deployability, whether in the NCA, wider law enforcement or Whitehall.
 

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Acting as the key interface between the Deputy Director and the rest of the Agency. Leading on building relationships with senior interlocutors on your areas of responsibility.
• Driving activity within your business area through ensuring Deputy Director priorities are understood and acted upon.
• Participating in meetings your Deputy Director has on their policy areas as required and driving forward actions in a timely fashion.
• To lead and manage commissioning and provision of briefings and responses to correspondence: including the quality assurance and scrutiny of submitted material.
• Building expertise on your thematic portfolio through learning and development activities.
• Supporting the effective management and prioritisation of the diary alongside a Personal Assistant.

***All NCA officers must hold SC Enhanced upon entry as a minimum. To meet the National Security Vetting requirements for this role you will need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years. For more information please see the Candidate information Pack***

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Excellent verbal, written and drafting skills with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information and enquiries
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Confident making independent decisions and calm in addressing peers and senior officials.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical