Information about the Business Area
Intelligence Collection coordinates NCA collection capabilities against the NCA’s highest priorities. Intelligence Collection includes forensics, open source, covert human intelligence sources, undercover officers and technical collection capabilities. This includes responding to threats and exploiting opportunities relating to the use of electronic communications by Subjects of Interest using the various powers conferred within the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA). This is a dynamic and diverse arena with constant and rapid change, suiting those officers who thrive on near constant challenge.
Targeted Intercept is part of Integrated Communications Intelligence (ICI) Operations, which is a key part of the NCA’s Intelligence Directorate. Working collaboratively with NCA Investigations, other intelligence departments, UKIC and broader Law Enforcement partners, we help deliver an effective response to lead the UK’s response to tackling Serious and Organised Crime.
ICI operates at the very front end of the covert collection of criminal communications, operating within the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. This is a dynamic and diverse arena within a complex and rapidly evolving operational environment. Our role is to inform the operational picture; to get the right information at the right time to the right person to make the best decision.
The role involves managing and leading a team of specialist trainers, and supporting the delivery of operational training to practitioners from across the NCA, Regional Organised Crime Units and the Metropolitan Police Service. The postholder will ensure learning materials are adapted to meet current and future operational requirements, equipping ICI officers with the necessary skills, training and knowledge to tackle serious organised crime and mitigate risk in a dynamic and changing environment.
As part of the management team you will support the delivery of change over a multi-year period, working closely with ICI’s Communications Intelligence Programme. You will be required to advise on and facilitate the delivery of specific initiatives across people, process and technology from introducing new curriculum to supporting the implementation of a digital learning solution.
| Duties & Responsibilities | Overview |
| Lead and Manage People | Manage and lead a team of ICI trainers based at several TI sites. |
| Training Delivery | Oversee the planning, design and delivery of specialist training on behalf of Targeted Intercept Operations, training officers across NCA, Regional Organised Crime Units and Metropolitan Police Service. This includes the delivery of the Interception Training Programme (ITP), a 10 week benchmark TI training pathway and the IPA 2016 national Product Handler course.
Support the design and delivery of operational and non-operational ICI learning pathways and professional practice, including the delivery the digital exploitation curriculum. |
| Training Management | Manage the full training lifecycle, from needs analysis and design to delivery and evaluation, working in close collaboration with internal teams (ICI Policy, Criminal Justice Liaison Team, ICI Capability Centre) to develop effective learning solutions. |
| Training Management | Ensure training products are reviewed in line with new legislation, capabilities, policy and technology, and work with ICI managers to support continuous professional development of existing officers. |
| Collaboration and Engagement | Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders (including other Intercepting Authorities) to build partnerships, share best practice and optimise learning outcomes. |
| Lead and Manage Change | Advise on and help lead changes on the training aspects of the ICI transformation programme, working in collaboration with business and project professionals. Support the delivery of the ICI skills strategy and the iterative build and migration into a broader capability based skills hub. |
| Training Delivery | Manage a diverse training portfolio which requires travel between UK TI sites, periodic travel to represent ICI at College of Policing, and occasional overseas travel to deliver TI training to overseas NCA Supported Units (SU). |
| Lead and Manage People | Manage and prioritise workload, making decisions on team priorities against available resource. Empower team members to innovate and adapt training in light of changing operational capabilities and technologies. |
| Leadership | Lead by example to embed the NCA culture, identity and values within Integrated Communications Intelligence. |
| Skills, Knowledge and Experience | Description |
| Operational Experience | Utilises practical knowledge and experience gained from intercept operations to lead the delivery of specialist training. Demonstrates competencies in operational risk management with the ability to advise and lead training on TI related threat, risk and harm. Competent understanding of the legal safeguards that govern TI capabilities. |
| Leadership Skills | Demonstrate an ability to lead a team, clarify business goals and manage team performance. Ability to motivate staff, support individual development and foster an inclusive culture. |
| Change Management Skills | Demonstrate an ability to lead and manage change, engaging and working with others to achieve objectives. |
| Communication Skills | Conveys information clearly and effectively through written and verbal communication, tailoring communication to meet different audience needs. Strong presentational skills with the ability to engage audiences. |
| Working with Others | Proven experience of working with others (internal or external), building partnerships to support business activities. |
| Decision Making | Demonstrates ability to make sound judgements through considering varying options, risks and opportunities. Draws upon operational experience to make decisions on training content and delivery approaches. |
Candidates must have experience working as an Intercept Case Officer. This must be clearly evidenced in your CV.
Those applying must be able to achieve DV (enhanced) clearance prior to commencing the role, and must be able to achieve DV STRAP whilst in post. Clearances will be organised and sponsored by the NCA.
All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £16100. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the Civil Service Pension Website.
New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays.
If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).
Other benefits include:
Further information is available on the NCA Website.
CV
Please include your full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities, and achievements. Explain any employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate.
Details of what is expected within your CV are as follows: CV – please include full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities and achievements. Explain employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate.
Please submit a CV that clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Entry Requirements section of the advert. Your CV should also provide evidence of the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the Person Specification
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.
– Understanding of criminal law, UK legislation and covert collection capabilities affecting Agency activity .
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.
The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the Success Profiles at Assessment section.
In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order:
Where multiple locations are advertised, appointments will be made in merit order for each location.
Please indicate up to three location preferences clearly. Only your first three preferences will be considered. You may be allocated to any of the locations you select. If you decline an offer for a location you have selected as a preference, a further offer may not be made.
If you choose to reject an offer and no alternative preferred location can be offered, you will not be able to return to the process or be placed on a reserve list.
Only the advertised locations are available; any additional notes added to the application will not be taken into account.
If you meet the criteria for a lower grade, you may be offered that role if not appointable at the advertised grade.
Conversely, if found appointable at a higher grade but no posts are available, you may be offered a lower-grade role.
All offers are made based on merit.
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