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Cardiff, Wales, CF14 3UZ

We believe Companies House is a great place to work and we’d love you to come and join us!

At Companies House our aim is to be the best registry of companies in the world, achieved through brilliant people, working on brilliant systems, delivering brilliant services. Through our new powers we’re excited to be working across government to fight economic crime.

We’re going through an exciting change at Companies House as our new powers are being introduced. As part of this we’re looking for Intelligence Analysts to be at the forefront of our new intelligence and law enforcement powers.

We need committed, experienced Intelligence Analysts who can work independently but are also great as part of a team; working together to identify and tackle emerging issues.

Do you thrive in a challenging, dynamic environment?

Do you want be at the forefront of supporting the government’s fight against economic crime?

If so, these roles are for you and we’d love to receive your application!

As an Intelligence Analyst at Companies House you will:

• Own a high priority threat to develop knowledge that will drive forward the prevention and disruption of suspicious and criminal activity
• Analyse the available intelligence and information to provide recommendations
• Focus on the assessment of key threats whilst also identifying new and emerging threats that may need to be addressed in the future
• Produce profiles, intelligence assessments and reports
• Collect, interpret and evaluate all relevant data and information to clearly and accurately inform decision making and/or facilitate responses
• Inform understanding of key issues affecting the Register of Companies
• Develop and maintain an expert level knowledge of analytical methodologies, legislation and specific subject matter expertise
• Maintain and further develop intelligence flows and relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform product development.

We’re looking for Intelligence Analysts with experience and knowledge of:

• A proven track record working as an Intelligence Analyst in law enforcement, government or similar
• Delivering high quality intelligence products and services that identify intelligence gaps, make recommendations and influence decision making
• Utilising analytical tools, techniques and methodologies to gather, receive, analyse, evaluate, develop and disseminate intelligence
• Handling sensitive information in line with legal and procedural requirements
• The intelligence cycle and the role of intelligence in the investigative process
• The principles of the National Intelligence Model
• Communicating confidently with a variety of stakeholders – internally and externally.

About us
We’re proud of who we are at Companies House, valuing our people and creating a real sense of community. We encourage professional development, celebrate success, and live our values to effect real change. To find out more about the great things we’re doing at Companies House please have a look at our blog posts and podcasts. and watch our video to find out more

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfill our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

We are proud to be a disability confident leader.  Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. We will be happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing [email protected]

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

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

• We’re looking for Intelligence Analysts with: Formal training in Intelligence Analysis – this could be a qualification such as, Level 4 Diploma in Intelligence Analysis, NIAT, GIAT, DIAM, ANACAPA or an equivalent.

Alongside your salary of £31,349, Companies House contributes £8,495 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

You’ll be part of a great team a Companies House, receiving a competitive salary and very generous contributory Civil Service Pension, we also offer a benefits package including:

 – A generous 30 days annual leave (based on full time hours) in addition to public holidays
 
 – Instant Awards – to say thank you and recognise great effort and contributions
 
 – Great work life balance with flexible working
 
 – A pro-active approach to employee wellbeing that allows our colleagues to flourish and be their best at work
 
 – A focus on career development and progression
 
 – Inclusive Network Groups to support our colleagues and a great Sports and Social Society
 
 – On site gym with subsidised membership and free on-site car parking

Vulcan NRTE, Thurso, Scotland KW14 7TY MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol, Avon BS34 8JH Rolls-Royce, Derby, Derbyshire DE24 8BJ

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assets Security Officer, to join the Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) in Thurso, Scotland. You will provide confidence to the risk owner that they have an appropriate Security organisational posture to deliver effective security outcomes. As an Assets Security Officer you will have significant autonomy and impact in the delivery of corporate objectives. You will be required to have extensive engagement at all levels. You will be responsible for looking after the security assurance requirement at Vulcan Naval Reactor Test Establishment (NRTE), overseeing delivery of the on-site contractor, whilst developing and delivering the SDA policy for the Head of Establishment. The post also will see you assist the Authorisee with nuclear security.

This is a challenging role that will require agile thinking in a very progressive environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that security is delivered in accordance with GSSOR (Guarding and Security Statement of Requirement) whilst being responsible to HoE for the security assurance of all on-site activities, shaping the future requirements and streamlining the delivery moving forward. As an Assets Security Officer you will support the decommissioning project manager with security arrangements, particularly information asset management.

As part of our team you’ll have the responsibility of a standalone role in Vulcan, whilst being part of the Security and Information Management team within Nuclear Propulsion (NP) team. You will liaise with multiple stakeholders both internal and external.

Occasional travel to other sites will be required, current requirement is a minimum of 8-10 days in every month in Vulcan, travel is dependent on organisational requirements. For this this role there is the opportunity for your primary delivery station to be based out of Vulcan, Derby or Bristol, Abbey Wood. Please note this is a reserved role for UK nationals.

Responsibilities

• Enable the identification and management of assets, in support of highly sensitive cutting-edge capabilities, critical to our national defence.
• Ensure acquisitions/service programmes and suppliers comply with Government policy, process and procedure requirements.
• Implement governance structures to manage all security risks (physical, information and cyber) from conception to disposal of assets, products or services, and the wider supply chain.
• Act on intelligence indicating any risk to the site or program from hostile actors, including providing advice and assurance on supplier’s security, risk management, business continuity practices across acquisitions and services encourage continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance for secure storage and distribution of assets throughout their lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulation and legislation, providing site/facility/estate level guidance on the implementation of these through site security instructions or orders.
• Assure the implementation of effective security governance, guidance, education and training for all staff across the site/facility/estate.
• Maintaining effective strategic relationships with service providers, MOD Police and MOD Guard Service.

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• An individual who has worked as a security advisor/consultant
• Level 3 Security Management Qualification (or equivalent), or extensive Security Management experience

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following desirable criteria:

• Understanding of Nuclear Site Security and Establishment Security

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Risk Understanding and Mitigation – Practitioner
• Security Compliance and Assurance – Supervised Practitioner
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
• Market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

We believe in creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, thrive, and be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and the ways in which it enriches our culture and our work. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of. And if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

Further Information

More information can be found below:

• SDA benefits: https://bit.ly/3ne9QTm
• Further Information: https://bit.ly/3K26Xhl
• Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/3yUwcM1

#LI-Hybrid

Birmingham

The NCA has grown in size and complexity in recent years and it is vital that it maintains a security posture and capabilities to protect against existing, new and emerging threats.

The Integrated Protective Security Command (IPS) is responsible for securing the Agency to protect the public. The IPS mission statement is:
“Delivering integrated protective security to build a resilient, high-trust Agency able to lead the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime.”

IPS safeguards the NCA from the full range of security threats that target the Agency, our officers and our assets, to enable the organisation to achieve its operational objectives, both domestically and overseas, with flexibility, agility and integrity. Its officers provide specialist security services to the Agency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to mitigate security risks.

**To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role and achieve DV clearance within the first 12 months in post.**

Introduction
We are currently looking to recruit a Lead SOC Analyst within our integrated protective security command. The successful candidate will work from the Agency’s Birmingham office.

The Cyber Security Team leads the strategic response to cyber risks, cyber security function, oversees audit, building internal and external alliances with diverse stakeholders to deliver the NCA’s strategic objectives.

What will the successful Candidate be doing?

If successful you will work within the newly created Tier 2, Cyber Security Operations Centre, supporting the SOC Manager to run all SOC services. Joining at this time offers the rare opportunity to help shape what the final SOC capability will look like.

You will be the Lead Analyst on shift, responsible for ensuring that activities related to the monitoring of the Agency’s cyber domain take place. Your team of analysts will be the Agency’s eyes and ears before, during and after a cyber incident.  The Lead Analyst reports directly to the SOC Manager and is untimely accountable to the Head of Cyber Security.

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• The day-to-day management of personnel and tasking within the cyber domain of the Security Operations Centre.
• Monitoring for events across multiple security technologies, including intruder detection systems (IDS), Intruder prevention systems (IPS), Firewalls, End Point Security Solutions and  vulnerability management solutions.
• Liaise with trusted partners to provide accurate threat identification. Recommend suitable mitigation measures and report the situation to senior management.
• Content development and analytics. Taking threat intelligence and tuning the SOC services to best protect the Agency’s vulnerabilities.
• Leading engineering tasks in support of the continuous availability of SOC services.
• Ensure that SOC scheduled tasks, reported events and incidents are appropriately progressed.
• Assisting as required with Security, Risk, Compliance and Service reporting.
• Supporting the teams Analysts in the resolution of incidents where the defined procedure for an incident cannot be followed but escalation is not appropriate.
• Responding to incidents where a detailed understanding of the monitored estate is required and is beyond the capabilities of the other analysts on shift.
• Work alongside colleagues from personnel and physical security to assess events and categorise them appropriately.
• Be the single point of escalation for important event alerting. Assess events and bring them to the attention of the Incident Manager and Cyber defence team when appropriate.
• Assist with maintenance of SOC documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Receiving and acting on calls, emails, alerts, etc. relating to security events and possible security incidents.
• Take responsibility for your team and its welfare in the absence of the SOC Manager.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise, guidance and advice in IT Security related matters, including maintaining up to date knowledge of network, application and communications security solutions, as well as emerging  technologies.
• Collaboration with other Security Teams (Cyber Defence, IA, Operational,  Physical and Personnel) and adjacent commands to support the overall aim of lowing risk to data loss.
• Support of senior management in the delivery of an effective and efficient departmental service, deputising where appropriate.
• Provide support, guidance and expertise in relation to Incident Management. Giving direction on vulnerability identification and risk mitigation.
• Make recommendations and provide policy guidance to senior management in SOC related areas.
• Develop and build internal and external partnerships working collaboratively to foster good relations, including working with other government departments to further the SOC capabilities.
• Collaborate with other shift leads, to find the most appropriate training courses to grow your teams capabilities.
• Provide on the job training to enhance the skills of the L2 and L1 analysts.

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The following qualifications/skills are essential to the role and proof will be required at interview:

• Recognised higher education in an IT related area with preference for those held in Cyber security relevant for this role
And /or
• Certifications from a recognized body in Digital Security e.g. GIAC, ISC2, ISACA, BCS, CompTIA

Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to the CV.
Should you progress to the assessment stage of the process, you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate.
Failure to provide evidence at interview may result in your application not progressing to the next stage.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

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

• Experience of using SIEM capabilities.
• Experience of incident response.
• Experience with using vulnerability scanning software.
• Experience of Threat modelling, Impact analysis and report writing.

Alongside your salary of £47,380, National Crime Agency contributes £12,792 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

Birmingham

The NCA has grown in size and complexity in recent years and it is vital that it maintains a security posture and capabilities to protect against existing, new and emerging threats.

The Integrated Protective Security Command (IPS) is responsible for securing the Agency to protect the public. The IPS mission statement is:
“Delivering integrated protective security to build a resilient, high-trust Agency able to lead the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime.”

IPS safeguards the NCA from the full range of security threats that target the Agency, our officers and our assets, to enable the organisation to achieve its operational objectives, both domestically and overseas, with flexibility, agility and integrity. Its officers provide specialist security services to the Agency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to mitigate security risks.

**To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role and achieve DV clearance within the first 12 months in post.**

Introduction
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior SOC Analyst within our integrated protective security command. The successful candidate will work from the Agency’s Birmingham office.

The Cyber Security Team leads the strategic response to cyber risks, cyber security function, oversees audit, building internal and external alliances with diverse stakeholders to deliver the NCA’s strategic objectives.

What will the successful Candidate be doing?

If successful you will work within the newly created Security Operations Centre, supporting the Lead Analyst and SOC Manager to run all SOC services. Joining at this time offers the rare opportunity to help shape what the final SOC capability will look like.

Reporting to the Lead Analyst, the Senior Analyst is part of the shift based SOC Team that monitors and responds to any identified event from the security monitoring processes in place. You will be the Agency’s eyes and ears before, during and after a cyber incident. The Senior Analyst leads the shift team during the absences of the Lead Analyst, reporting into the SOC Manager.

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Monitoring for events across multiple security technologies, including intruder detection systems (IDS), Intruder prevention systems (IPS), Firewalls, End Point Security Solutions and  vulnerability management solutions.
• Liaise with trusted partners to provide accurate threat identification. Recommend suitable mitigation measures and report the situation to the shift lead.
• Assisting in content development and analytics. Taking threat intelligence and tuning the SOC services to best protect the Agency’s vulnerabilities.
• Assisting in engineering tasks in support of the continuous availability of SOC services.
• Complete SOC scheduled tasks and ensure reported events and incidents are appropriately progressed.
• Assisting as with Security, Risk, Compliance and Service reporting.
• Responding to incidents where a detailed understanding of the monitored estate is required and is beyond the capabilities of the SOC Analyst.
• Work alongside colleagues from personnel and physical security to assess events and categorise them appropriately.
• Assess events and bring them to the attention of the shift lead for escalation to the Cyber Defence Team.
• Maintenance of SOC documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Receiving and acting on calls, emails, alerts, etc. relating to security events and possible security incidents.

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise, guidance and advice in IT Security related matters, including maintaining up to date knowledge of network, application and communications security solutions, as well as emerging  technologies.
• Collaboration with other Security Teams (Cyber Defence, IA, Operational,  Physical and Personnel) and adjacent commands to support the overall aim of lowing risk to data loss.
• Support of senior management in the delivery of an effective and efficient departmental service, deputising where appropriate.
• Provide support, guidance and expertise in relation to Incident Management. Giving direction on vulnerability identification and risk mitigation.
• Develop and build internal and external partnerships working collaboratively to  foster good relations, including working with other government departments to further the SOC capabilities.

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The following qualifications/skills are essential to the role and proof will be required at interview:

• Recognised higher education in an IT related area with preference for those held in Cyber security relevant for this role
And /or
• Certifications from a recognized body in Digital Security e.g. GIAC, ISC2, ISACA, BCS, CompTIA

Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to the CV.
Should you progress to the assessment stage of the process, you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate.
Failure to provide evidence at interview may result in your application not progressing to the next stage.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving

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

• Experience of using SIEM capabilities.
• Experience of incident response.
• Experience with using vulnerability scanning software.
• Experience of Threat modelling, Impact analysis and report writing.

Alongside your salary of £38,642, National Crime Agency contributes £10,433 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).

Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The DWP Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC) offers a uniquely challenging and fulfilling opportunity for people interested in making a genuine difference to society.

CRC is an innovative and responsive operation delivering a range of services to help DWP protect, monitor and respond to malicious behaviour or activity and threats to, or compromises of, financial and personal data assets.

DWP is the UK’s biggest government department; few other organisations globally provide the same opportunity to apply next-generation digital technology on a massive scale to issues with touch the lives of so many. We support more than 20 million people every day to help them find work and save for their future. We provide financial assistance worth over £200 billion each year to ensure that the most vulnerable in society are protected. With 800 locations and around 100,000 colleagues, we’re bigger than most retail operations.

The Vulnerability Assessment Team is part of the Cyber Resilience Centre (CRC). You will be part of a dynamic, innovative, delivery-oriented team that leads work to develop and implement new security capabilities and technologies in support of CRC and Departmental security objectives.

We operate within a challenging multi-stakeholder environment, engaging within internal customers, delivery teams and stakeholders, as well as with external third- party suppliers and other Government Departments to support the build and maturity of DWP’s security capabilities.

About the role:

Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring (CVM)

As a SEO in this area, you will be responsible for running a range of tools and scanning techniques across the estate within troubleshooting any issues with the scans and on-boarding new complex systems and / or environments to the service.

Evaluate findings and ensure these are prioritised and reported to stakeholders in a timely manner.

 On Demand Testing

As a SEO in this area, you will be responsible for working with business contacts requiring On Demand testing to unsure the testing is appropriately provisioned and conducted efficiently in the most appropriate way..

Your responsibilities will include:

Working with stakeholders to advise on scope and provision intelligence-led penetration tests, Red-Team exercises and targeted IT Health Checks to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited to compromise the DWP’s IT network. Configuring and deploying vulnerability scanning and network security assessment tools across all environments, notably the continuous vulnerability management tooling optimising the scans to gain maximum value from the tool Demonstrate knowledge of common approaches and tooling to perform vulnerability assessment and to validate system configuration Develop and implement schedules for performing vulnerability assessments to meet organisational objectives and compliance requirements Conduct ad-hoc testing as required Understands the potential risks of security testing in different operational environments and takes them into account while developing plans. Reviewing and validating findings from vulnerability assessments and advising technical and non-technical audiences on the implications of identified vulnerabilities, assisting in the prioritisation of those vulnerabilities. Assisting stakeholders in understanding the technical vulnerability information provided. Interpret vulnerability reports and dashboards, respond to those vulnerabilities posing a threat of exploitation through collaboration with stakeholders, escalating issues where appropriate Ability to analyse multiple data sources in tools such as Splunk to produce quality vulnerability insights from a range of data sources Providing customised reports, data, and information on technical vulnerabilities to stakeholders in the first and second line. Ensure lessons learnt are captured and reported. Tracking remediation activities, escalating any issues of concern as necessary. Collaborating with stakeholders to input into tactical and strategic plans relating to manage technical vulnerabilities. Acting as a subject matter expert for vulnerability assessments, assisting in the development, critique, and continuous improvement of the Vulnerability Assessment Service. Understanding the Department for Work & Pensions, its infrastructure and applications, the vulnerabilities on its systems and how these might be exploited by a hostile third party. Keeping up to date with latest vulnerability trends and news and appropriately responding to these emerging vulnerabilities.

We welcome applications from candidates who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and welcome the opportunity to contribute to securing DWP.

Essential Criteria:

Experience of vulnerability management, including prioritising vulnerabilities, considering network architecture, threats, and potential business impacts.

Experience of working with internal stakeholders and commercial third parties to identify, scope, and specify business and technical vulnerability management requirements.

Experience in the use of Vulnerability Assessment tools such as Tenable and Tanium

Experience of Cloud Native tooling and other common security packages such as MS Defender

Understanding of NIST-CSF, CIS Critical Controls for Cyber Security or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of data platforms tools such as Splunk

Experience of network operations, for example network monitoring, maintenance, incident management and change management.

Experience briefing senior management in business language on complex technical issues.

Recognised information security qualifications, such as NIST CSF Practitioner, GSEC, CySA+, CISSP, CISM, MSc in Information Security or relevant experience.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

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

• Application of the NIST Cyber Security Framework in respect of vulnerability management

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Hybrid working this job role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need, but personal circumstances and other relevant circumstances. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Portsmouth, South East England, PO1 3NH

His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP) has been an integral part of the city since 1194. It is home to almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships, including the new aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth; HMS Prince of Wales; the formidable Type 45 destroyers; Type 23 frigates; and mine countermeasures and fishery protection squadrons.

The base is a major employer and provides lodging facilities to RN personnel serving at the base and in Portsmouth based ships.

HMNBP is one of three naval bases providing enabling support as part of the nation’s defence strategy. In doing so, HMNBP seeks to improve through science and technology to strengthen its security and defence at home and overseas. This requires continuous improvements in building capacity, capability and resilience through its people. It is the home base for assigned ships and ship’s companies preparing for operations. A key component of achieving this support is the ability to deliver the full range of increasingly sophisticated engineering support services. The unique employment opportunities offered are varied, challenging and exciting and support Navy Command’s role to generate and operate forces for today and to ensure we are ready for tomorrow by developing and delivering the Navy of the future. Navy Command provides an open, flexible and supportive work environment and Civil Servants, Contractors and Armed Forces personnel work together in a wealth of interesting and challenging jobs in different disciplines.

In Navy Command, our civil servants work alongside their military colleagues in jobs that matter; jobs which often have a direct impact on the quality of the operational capabilities we deliver.

 Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. 

The post holder will be directly responsible to the Crypto Custodian working within a fun but small specialist team in a modern specifically designed building undertaking a variety of interesting and challenging activities.

Liaising with ships staff and shore establishments to provide specialist advice and be responsible for the receipt, custody, accounting, and distribution of classified material to HM Ships and local establishments and supports military operations worldwide. On a rotational basis, provide out of hours on-call cover. Assisting the Crypto Custodian with the day to day running of the RNDA (Royal Navy distribution authority).

1. Administering the receipt, stowage, issue and return of crypto material, liaising with appropriate authorities to ensure items are received and signed for by authorised signatories within required timescales.
2. Assisting Crypto Custodian with supplying sub-account holders with changing editions and amendments, opening new accounts as directed.
3. Carry out six monthly 100% musters of the RNDA Crypto Account with the Crypto Custodian.
4. Maintain sub-account records ensuring they are regularly updated and are readily and easily available.
5. Checking and signing Crypto supplies from UKNDA and HM Ships, ensuring RNDA holds sufficient stock to meet routine and emergency requirements
6. Assist the Custodian with ships pay-on and pay-off activities.
7. Assist the Crypto Custodian during routine monthly destruction, hastening late destruction certificates from Sub-Accounts and chasing up incorrect returns.
8. Providing advice and assistance on cryptographic matters to the Crypto Custodians of HM Ships and Establishments
9. Assisting the OiC in all aspects of day to day running of the RNDA and deputising for the Crypto Custodian in their absence.
10. Administering the stowage, issue and return of crypto equipment, liaising with appropriate authorities to ensure items are received and signed for by authorised signatories within required timescales.
11. Ensure that all accounting systems are updated for all equipment movements on CODES, MJDI (software package), AinU (PLR) financial and paper ledgers and CK-ACM (Remedy) systems, issuing relevant paperwork for each transaction.
12. Ensure RNDA equipment stock levels are maintained and demand or return equipment as required.
13. Undertake minor maintenance of equipment held on charge in accordance with their maintenance schedules; i.e. Battery changes and un Purging modern mode BIDS. recording the activity appropriately.
14. To ensure that all equipment held on account is recorded with an appropriate MoD Form 731 Serviceability certificates.
15. To liaise with UKNDA Equipment department, DES IPTs, Donnington, Industry and other equipment suppliers for the timely movement of cryptographic equipment, packing dispatching and demanding equipment as required.
16. Act as the department’s Assistant Unit Security Officer under the COMMCEN USO.
17. Act as the department IT security officer for the recording and compliance to Base Security IT Security policies and procedures.
18. Manage the departments archive repository, logging in material and maintaining an archive register.

The successful candidate must be prepared to undertake all relevant Crypto training courses if not already qualified.

The post holder must be prepared to successfully complete the National Security Vetting – Developed Vetting process following appointment.

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

• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £24,040, Ministry of Defence contributes £6,490 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

As a civil servant in Navy Command, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation with inclusive workplace policies, excellent career prospects, and a job that makes a difference.

 Navy Command prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a great work/life balance.

In HMNBP, we promote the 70:20:10 model[1]. We understand learning can take different forms including on the job practice, learning from others, networking as well as studying for courses. All staff are encouraged to take ownership of their development and take proactive steps to shape your own learning and development. This includes identifying learning needs, deciding the best way to meet these needs, undertaking learning and reflecting.

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking an apprenticeship as part of your role.

An apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through an apprenticeship you will gain professional knowledge, practical experience, and the broader skills required to upskill you in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be ‘on-the-job’, with the remaining ‘off-the-job’ training often delivered by a training provider. This means minimal disruption and maximum impact.

 Professional qualifications can be achieved through an apprenticeship and range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelor’s degree, or a Master’s degree.

 Apprenticeships normally last between 12 months – 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship.

 Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way.

Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post.

We also provide first rate benefits for all our employees as we understand the commitments our staff have, both inside and outside of the workplace and our aim is to provide a place of work which allows the flexibility to maintain a work-life balance. These include:

• In addition to your salary is the potential for in-year performance and recognition awards
• A very competitive pension scheme  with the option to buy additional contribution years
• Personal & professional development
• Access to a confidential, professional support service
• 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
• Alternative working patterns for many roles
• Discount schemes
• Bicycle / season ticket loans
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Special paid leave to volunteer up to 6 days a year
• On-site facilities (gymnasium, various cafés, shops, post office, mess facilities etc)

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The post does not offer relocation expenses. 

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. 

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

Portsmouth – Lynx House, 1 Northern Road, Portsmouth.

About HMRC

Are you looking for an organisation that cares about the work-life balance of its workforce?

An employer who offers structured personal development, progression opportunities and outstanding training?

Well look no further!

See what it’s like to work at HMRC: find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question. Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Here are some of the things you’ll be responsible for as our Regional Security Manager:

•Support colleagues in Security Service implementation and maintenance developing working relationships to achieve maximum value from the security contract.

•Produce and maintain building security management documentation whilst creating the Building Security Policy in line with HMRC’s expectations.

•Inspect and record all building related security risks, mitigate actions and share widely with guidelines.

•Undertake monthly security assurance reviews to ensure standards and follow any threats.

•Collaborate with the external security providers to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of physical security posture via the agreed site-specific assignment instructions such as man-guarding, patrolling, reporting, incident management, after action reviews and escalations to the appropriate stakeholders.

•Support and undertake Level One Security Assurance in the form of monthly KPIs and associated checks in line with upcoming policy.

•Oversee the dealing of physical security incidents in line with National Security Framework guidelines.

•Collaborate on security operations and activities with HMRC colleagues in Counter Terrorism, wider HMRC and outside agencies such as the local Police and Fire Services.

•Communicate security status, updates, actual or potential problems, to appropriate stakeholders.

•Be the operational security go to person supporting the contingency plans of physical security emergency management while undertaking Level One Security Assurance with KPIs and associated checks.

•Build rapport with wider teams such as the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and provide informative advice and handling the security provisions across your remit.

•Raise and investigate all Access Control related SIRs identify and implement contingencies.

•As a key member of the security team, there will be some on call requirement as part of the role to ensure escalation to SLT, so some flexibility will be required.

Essential Criteria:

• A working knowledge of operational security and working and negotiating with suppliers.
• Excellent relationship builder, experience working across all levels in an organisation.
• Demonstration of strong customer relationship management dealing with a diverse range of challenging stakeholders at a senior level.
•A proven track record of operating at a tactical level delivering Security Services across complex sites
•Proven track record of analysing and resolving problems, developing opportunities, and implementing innovate solutions/approaches.
•Able to demonstrate personal self-development and development of team

Desirable Criteria:

•BTEC Level 5 in Security or equivalent qualification and
•Contract management foundation level

If not already held, you must be willing to obtain BTEC level 5 in Security within 2 years of appointment and Contract management foundation level.

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Find more about HMRC benefits in ‘Your little extras and big benefits handbook’ for further information or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service.

Amadeus House – Heathrow

Home Office Intelligence brings together a number of existing teams involved in the collection and analysis of border and immigration related intelligence. It delivers Intelligence Collection, Development, Analysis, Targeting (Data Analytics) and Watchlisting capabilities within the Home Office and to its partners across Government and Law Enforcement. Learn more on the HO Intelligence careers page.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a high performing team, develop a range of valuable skills and become a subject matter expert in communications data supporting immigration crime investigations.

The Communications Data Single Point of Contact (SPOC) directly supports criminal and intelligence investigation teams in the successful investigation and prosecution of immigration and border related crime. Immigration Enforcement (IE) teams charged with investigating immigration crime will often require communications data (CD) to understand, and demonstrate evidentially, how immigration crime suspects have communicated about their crimes. CD can be a crucial evidential tool and the SPOC is responsible for acquiring this data lawfully on investigators behalf.

CD is authorised and acquired under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) for the prevention and detection of crime. The SPOC manages the entire process for obtaining this data from telecommunications and internet service providers, (including overseeing the authorisation process via the independent body, the Office for Communications Data Authorisations – OCDA), and is also the point of contact for all communications data advice and guidance. As the subject matter experts in CD and what is available from each service provider, the SPOC advises analysts, investigation and intelligence teams on all aspects regarding the acquisition of CD and the value of CD to investigations.

Specialist training and practical support will be provided to assist the successful applicant in becoming a fully accredited SPOC officer.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

•  Reviewing and quality assuring applications for CD to ensure their compliance with the Investigatory Powers Act.

•  Acquiring and disseminating CD from service providers on behalf of Home Office investigators.

•  Maintaining up to date knowledge on communications and technological changes, in order to best advise investigators and develop into a subject matter expert on communications data.

•  Maintaining good partner relations with and advising the Office for Communications Data Applications (OCDA) on issues for their consideration during the authorisation process.

•  Building good quality working relationships with other teams in high pressured environments e.g., investigation teams, service providers and digital media advisors within the Crime & Financial Investigation teams.

•  Engaging proactively with investigating officers to support and advise them in the development of the overall operational communications data strategy.

•  Providing input into inspections by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO).

•  Where required, supporting investigator colleagues by delivering SPOC Awareness training.

Please note holding a full valid UK manual or automatic driving licence is essential as the successful candidates will be expected to use official vehicles to attend and deliver training and attend other meetings across the country as the team have a national remit.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be a proactive, engaging individual who approaches their work with drive and enthusiasm. The successful candidate will be dealing with a diverse range of internal and external partners, be they Criminal & Financial Investigation officers, Intelligence investigators, Border Force officers or external telecommunications service providers. This is a good opportunity to develop partner engagement skills and learn about the important work conducted within IE. We are looking for a good team player who is self-motivated and looking for a challenging role.

Essential criteria

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:

•  Experience in being an excellent team player who is self-motivated and is able to manage competing demands.

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills.

•  Being highly organised with strong administrative skills.

•  Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Desirable criteria

•  Previous experience of working in an investigative environment, with an understanding of the Investigatory Powers Act and its application would be very useful but is not essential.

Full valid UK manual or automatic driving licence

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

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Stratford, London

HMRC is the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority and we have a vital purpose: we collect the money that pays for the UK’s public services and helps provide families and individuals with targeted financial support.

Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within HMRC’s wider Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) responsible for the department’s civil and criminal investigation work. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to taking on the most serious tax evasion and fraud.

Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems, to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime.

The Cyber-crime Team is responsible for tackling the ever-changing cyber-crime threats to HMRC. We achieve this through our intelligence operations and relationships, criminal investigations, forensic analysis and cyber security expertise to provide data and actionable insight, informing system and process hardening and countermeasures to improve the resilience of HMRC digital services.

We collect the evidence and data that enables confident decision-making, strengthening the security of the systems used by millions of people, which collect the money that pays for the UK’s Public Services. We also support interventions directly to undermine the most significant and influential criminal groups, and those that provide the technology and services that enable them.

This is a new SIO post strengthening the management and governance of the Cyber-crime Intelligence, Investigation and Engagement function. The function is split between two roles which operate synergistically to ensure the team is able to work at a pace in response to cyber-crime and sophisticated attacks on HMRC’s online services.

The Target Discovery and Target Development SIO’s are responsible for managing the cradle-to-grave cyber-crime business model starting with the acquisition of intelligence leading to Cyber-crime’s intervention and disruption operations, working with intelligence and investigation teams across CODE and Organised Crime operations, including officers embedded across law enforcement and intelligence partner agencies.

You will also act as a cyber-crime and digital fraud subject matter expert to support HMRC’s security and fraud detection functions.

See what it’s like to work at HMRC: find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question. Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Target Discovery and Engagement.

This area focuses on identifying threats to HMRCs digital services by;

• Effective structured exploitation of our covert and sensitive intelligence collections.
• Enhancing our internal collaborations and referral processes – Risking intelligence, Economic crime referrals, repayment fraud intelligence and HMRC security.
• Ensuring our Officers embedded with other LE and UKIC cyber-crime teams are effective, and maximise intelligence sharing and capability building opportunities.
• Building ‘trusted partner’ relationships with cyber security organisations and other Industry bodies supporting UK law enforcement.
• Consolidating our relationships with cyber-crime teams in international law and tax enforcement agencies.
• Managing covert and sensitive intelligence collection projects.

Target Development Investigations.

This area will focus on the investigation of intelligence generated by the TD&E function and devise tactical and operational plans to;

• Mitigate crime in action.
• Develop and manage cases for intervention in a timely manner considering a range of effects to improve the impact of the investigation.
• Managing covert and sensitive operations in conjunction with operational FIS teams, co-ordinating the teams technical and digital forensic support.
• Manage our investigation integration with FIS Organised Crime Operations.
• Build cyber-crime investigation and technical capability across HMRC Customer investigation and intelligence functions and support HMRC’s Counter Fraud training teams with Cyber-crime awareness products.
• Manage our relationships with SOLs and CPS to develop effective investigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with operational and technical support functions, ensuring we have the right tools to maximise impact from our investigations.

Essential Criteria;

• Proven experience in leading and directing intelligence and criminal investigation operational activity, including surveillance, arrest, interview, and search operations.
• Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the legislation that underpins the work of FIS in the criminal justice environment, in particular Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016, the Police Act 1997, Criminal Procedures and Investigations Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
• A sound understanding of the use of digital evidence and intelligence to progress investigations.
• Success in managing operations and projects across internal departments and other law enforcement agencies to tackle technology-enabled, financially driven crime.
• Demonstrable success in developing and managing operational relationships across departments, across agencies and internationally, identifying common goals despite different missions.

You must also meet one of the following;

• BTEC Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Counter Fraud.
• Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Criminal Investigation.
• Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) / Accredited Counter Fraud Intelligence Specialist (ACFIS).
• Satisfactory completion of any Specialist Trial Period (STP) or Trial Assessment Period (TAP) within current post.
• PIP level 2

Or –

• Be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the legislation that underpins the work of FIS in the criminal justice environment, in particular Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016, the Police Act 1997, Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act (CPIA) and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).

National Security Vetting at Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level will be required for this role.  Ideally you will currently hold this clearance level or will begin the process on acceptance of the offer if successful.

Desirable Criteria;

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of UK cyber-crime threats, online criminal marketplaces, communications platforms, and enabling cyber-crime services, especially cash-out.
• Experience of tasking covert and sensitive intelligence collection and evidence gathering.
• Experience in managing cyber-crime intelligence operations and investigations, involving malware, phishing, network intrusions and online fraud enabled by identity theft.
• Experience managing financial investigations, including the use of crypto-assets
• Experience in online fraud detection systems in government, financial or the retail sector, including common criminal methodologies
• Experience in directing Cyber Threat Intel Analysis and open-source investigations in relation to cyber-crime and online crime.
• GIAC GSEC qualification.
• Firebrand NPCC Cybercime level 1& 2.
• A full driving licence.

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

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £46,977, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £12,683 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexibility Payment

This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. You will be expected to undertake periods of On Call. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays).

In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements.

FP levels are reviewed annually – on a business need and personal basis – and may be subject to change.

If you currently receive the Flexibility Payment, which may include Transition Protection and/or a Maintained Pension Value, moving to a new role may affect your payments.

Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document.

Find more about HMRC benefits in ‘Your little extras and big benefits handbook’ for further information or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service.

Birmingham, *London, Warrington – * For London based roles your contractual place of work will be Stratford. However, as that site will not be operational until early 2025 in the interim period you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall, or such other reasonable location, on a temporary basis. For the avoidance of doubt as your contractual place of work is Stratford, the move from any temporary place of work will not give rise to any entitlement to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy.

Communications Data (CD) underpins virtually every element of modern life. It is about who we communicate with, how those communications takes place, when they happened and where we were at the time. 
The need for criminals to communicate means that the requirement for CD and it’s subsequent analysis underpins all the NCA’s operational activity, as such  the demand for CD is increasing.

As technology evolves, the complexity of Communications Data is also increasing.

The Communications Data Investigator (CDI) SPoC (24/7) will facilitate  the acquisition of communications data for the NCA and partners both in the overt and covert arenas 24/7.  It is essential that the candidate is  currently a Home Office accredited CDI and has recent and relevant experience of working with CD.   The roles are office-based and located across the NCA estate in London, Birmingham and Warrington.

**Due to the training requirements, this role is subject to two-year tenure**

***To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role.***

• Act as a senior officer nationally accredited Communications Data Investigator Single Point of Contact (SPoC) between the NCA and Telecommunications and Postal Operators.
• Facilitate the acquisition and dissemination of Communications Data intelligence and evidence in accordance with legislation and Code of Practice.
• Act as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and advice to Senior Investigating Officers and case teams on the use of Communications Data
• Identify, prioritise and manage risk.
• Proactively identify and exploit intelligence sources in collaboration with specialist teams.
• Protect the NCA’s repuation by upholding the highest standards of integrity and accuracy.
• Participate in a 24/7 shift pattern  enabling the team to  deliver against NCA aims and objectives

The following qualifications/skills are essential to the role and proof will be required at interview:

Home Office Accredited Communications Data Single Point of Contact with recent and relevant CD experience

Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on, are entered on to the CV.
Should you progress to the assessment stage of the process, you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate.
Failure to provide evidence at interview may result in your application not progressing to the next stage.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

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

• Experience of working with complex data sets and applying quality control processes.
• Experience of using communication skills to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Experience of effective decision making

Alongside your salary of £38,642, National Crime Agency contributes £10,433 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Whatever your role, we take your career and development seriously, and want to enable you to build a really successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service.

If you are an active police pension member immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can continue your membership throughout your employment with us as if you were a serving police officer. If you do remain an active member and subsequently return to a police force, you should be able to continue your membership there too.

All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:

• Civil Service pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service
• Training and development opportunities
• Cycle2work scheme

We take the welfare of NCA officers very seriously. All staff have access to Occupational Health services and there are a number of staff representative groups. We also have a range of sporting and other activities on offer.

We can provide flexible working arrangements if the role in question is suitable. These include flexi-time, job sharing and compressed hours (working contracted hours over a shorter period).