Can I apply if I am not currently a civil servant?
Yes. These roles are open to all suitably qualified people.
Is this role permanent?
This role is being offered on a permanent basis or a secondment.
The initial secondment offer will be up to 2 years, with possibility of extension.
Is this role suitable for part-time working?
No. This role is available for appointment full-time hours but Job Share may be considered.
Will the role involve travel?
Regular international travel will be required for this role.
Where will the role be based?
If successful, you will be based in London* or Warrington. Unfortunately, relocation costs will not be reimbursed.
Can I claim back any expenses incurred during the recruitment process?
No. Unfortunately we will not be able to reimburse you, except in exceptional circumstances and only when agreed in advance.
What nationality do I need to hold in order to apply?
To be eligible for employment to this role you must be a British national.
Dual nationality applicants may be considered for this role, please contact: central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk to discuss eligibility requirements further.
Is security clearance required?
The NCA conduct enhanced pre-employment checks on top of standard SC to determine suitability to work for an organisation combatting serious and organised crime.
For this role, if successful, you must be able to obtain and retain security clearance Developed Vetting (DV) up to STRAP. DV Enhanced must be obtained prior to employment.
More information about the vetting process can be found at the following link https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting
What reasonable adjustments can be made if I have a disability?
The NCA is a Disability Confident Leader and therefore part of the Disability Confident Scheme (for further information on the Disability confident scheme please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign).
For further information regarding disabilities covered under the scheme and the equality act please visit www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under-equality-act-2010).
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all and will try to remove any barriers so you are not at a disadvantage during the selection, recruitment process, interview or assessment including; allowing extra time during selection tests; ensuring that information is provided in an accessible format; or by providing training. We are also committed to interviewing all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role applied for.
If you feel that you may need a reasonable adjustment to be made, or you would like to discuss the Disability Confident scheme in more detail please contact: Richard.Grayling@green-park.co.uk
If you wish to receive a hard copy of the information, or in an alternative format e.g. Audio, Braille or large font, then please contact: Richard.Grayling@green-park.co.uk
Is this role offered as part of A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative?
This vacancy is part of the A Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative, for further information please speak to Richard.Grayling@green-park.co.uk
Are there residency requirements in order to apply for this role?
To meet National Security Vetting requirements, you will need to have resided in the UK for at a minimum 3 out of the past 5 years for SC clearance and a minimum of 7 out of 10 years for DV clearance. You will still be considered if you were posted abroad as part of your service with the HMG or armed forces or a UK government role during this period. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role.
What is the role of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in relation to recruitment into the Civil Service?
The Civil Service Commission provides assurance that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
Will this role be overseen by the Civil Service Commission?
Yes. This recruitment process has a dedicated Commissioner assigned to it – Sarah Pittam.
If I want to make a complaint?
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, please contact Civil Service Commission Info Mailbox info@csc.gov.uk
What should I do if I think that I have a conflict of interest?
You are required to declare any interests that might cause questions to be raised about your approach to the business of the Department. If you believe that you may have a conflict of interest please contact Richard.Grayling@green-park.co.uk before submitting your application.
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Civil Service employees (including Senior Civil Servants and Crown Arm’s Length Bodies) who are at risk of redundancy and who meet the minimum selection criteria in the job specification are guaranteed an interview. Selection will be on merit and at- risk candidates will be able to self-identify during the application stage. For all guaranteed interview schemes, there may be exceptions made on reasons of time/resource for high-volume recruitment where the vacancy manager may decide to select the candidates who best meet the minimum criteria rather than all of those that meet the minimum criteria.
Does this vacancy have assignment duration?
This role has minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise.
As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above.
This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed, which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.