Location
City of Westminster

Hours
Full Time - Shift work including alternate weeks (Monday-Friday) of Earlies 06:00-14:30, Lates 13:30-22:00. Weekend attendance 1 in 4 with a combination of earlies, lates and midday (10:00-18:00). On-call no more than 1 week in 6.

Salary
£37,428 per annum plus £10,842 employer contribution towards Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

About the Role
Operating within the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, officers target and intercept criminal communications. Using specialist skills, officers analyse intercepted communications to identify tactical and strategic intelligence that drives the Agency’s response to serious organised crime. This is a full-time, office-based role with no hybrid working available.

Officers are responsible for the covert collection and analysis of criminal communications, providing critical intelligence to operational teams to enable arrests, seizures of money, drugs and firearms, and to prevent loss of life.

Duties include intelligence development, research and analysis in support of the National Crime Agency’s priorities, working collaboratively with operations teams and partners, providing fast-paced operational support, drafting and submitting applications for intelligence gathering, managing risk in accordance with legislation and policy, ensuring secure handling of sensitive intelligence, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Successful candidates must complete a 10-week Intercept Training Programme, which is pass or fail. Failure to pass may result in reassignment or termination if no alternative role is available.

Security clearance requirements vary by location: Warrington appointments require SC Enhanced Security Clearance on entry and DV Enhanced Clearance within 12 months; London appointments require DV Enhanced Clearance on entry and DV STRAP Clearance within 12 months. Failure to obtain required clearance may result in termination.

Experience
Demonstrable effective communication skills to a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to analyse information from multiple sources.
Proven problem-solving skills in a dynamic operational environment.
Experience of risk-based decision making within an operational context.
Willingness to work shifts and on-call duties as required.

About you
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to develop tactical and strategic intelligence.
Collaborative team player able to work with internal and external partners.
Committed to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information securely.
Resilient and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Motivated to contribute to the fight against serious and organised crime.

Qualifications
Successful completion of the 10-week Intercept Training Programme is mandatory.
Eligibility for SC Enhanced, DV Enhanced, and DV STRAP security clearances as per location requirements.
Must meet nationality and residency requirements for security vetting.
Pass pre-employment checks including substance misuse test and occupational health assessment.