G1 Head of Operations, Commodities

Head of Operations for Drugs and Firearms (Commodities). This is part of the NCA’s Threat Leadership Command, the role entails leading teams managing the NCA’s response to the two threats and driving the wider multi-agency governance arrangements on each threat. The role spans the oversight of operational intelligence officers and the oversight of operations and high level strategic engagement with a variety of partners across UK law enforcement, Whitehall Departments, foreign partners, NGOs and the private sector to ensure there is a comprehensive, coordinated and energetic response to the three threat types. The wider Threat Leadership also manages the response to Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE), cybercrime, Organised Immigration Crime (OIC), Modern -Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) and Borders and the Command works as a close knit team. Job description The role entails the management/oversight of around 30 officers and a significant representational function across a wide range of key partnerships. Flexibility is key as we have to be ready to respond to events, which can vary from leading a multi-agency law enforcement response to an unexpected incident to providing briefing to senior personnel including the NCA Command Team and government ministers. The role requires leading and supporting various governance arrangements which ensure HMG has an effective response to the threats and the impact of that response is measured and assessed. Both the public and partners must be kept informed and representational duties involve dealing with the press interviews and leading / supporting communications strategies for high profile issues. All NCA officers must hold DV 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 7 out of the past 10 years. For more information please see the Candidate information Pack Responsibilities • Working closely with the Deputy Director - Lead and direct the Operational response to both Drugs and Firearms. • Lead and direct multi-functional teams to quality assure, develop and deliver strategic and tactical intelligence to Agency operations, investigations and prevention initiatives. • Manage resources effectively and ensure efficiency of departmental financial budgetary provision. • Direct and attend cross directorate committee/meetings deputising for Directors as required. • Lead and direct intelligence collection and assessment activity to ensure that it is securely handled and appropriately tasked. • Develop and implement business plans in line with the Agency’s operating model and strategy. Oversee the deployment of all operational support resources in support of major crime and critical incidents in the UK and overseas (as appropriate). • Lead the effective implementation of investigations and ensure that resources are deployed safely. Evaluate, authorise and review proposed investigations, ensuring that they are ethical and comply with legislation, policy and procedure. • Ensure delivery of Unit priorities, working closely with Intelligence, Investigations, NCA Strategy and the wider Threat Leadership Command; • Represent the NCA externally both in the UK and abroad at a number of presentations, panels and events on Drugs and Firearms; • Lead on building effective partner relations and work collaboratively with stakeholders and external agencies to include overseas law enforcement agencies, deputising for the DD as required. Technical • An in-depth knowledge of Drugs and Firearms threats. • Good knowledge of the criminal justice sector, investigation methods, prevention techniques and opportunities. • An in-depth understanding and knowledge of UK government, law enforcement, operational environment and how to operate successfully at a strategic level. Behaviour Criteria; • Making Effective Decisions • Working Together • Changing and Improving • Delivering at Pace • Seeing the Big Picture • Leadership Qualifications Applicants will have skills working in partnership across with HMG at strategic level. 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. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Working Together Changing and Improving Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Leadership Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: An in-depth knowledge of Drugs and Firearms threats. Good knowledge of the criminal justice sector, investigation methods, prevention techniques and opportunities. An in-depth understanding and knowledge of UK government, law enforcement, operational environment and how to operate successfully at a strategic level. Security Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting . Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills. If you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must submit your application by 23:55 on 27th April 2020. Once submitted your application will be acknowledged by the Government Recruitment Service. After submission of your application you will be invited to complete a Situational Judgement test. The closing date for the tests is 23:59 on 29th April 2020. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Do not leave completing the test until the last minute in case you experience any access or technical issues. There may not be technical support available after business hours and after 3pm on the closing date of 29th April 2020. While the tests should work on most operating systems and modern browsers with a good internet connection, we cannot guarantee that every combination will work. At the beginning, the test will check which browser you are using, and alert you if it is likely to be incompatible. It is highly recommended that you complete the online tests on a desktop computer, not a mobile phone or tablet. Please note that online tests associated with this vacancy are not subject to time limits. Guidance for each test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the Civil Service Jobs website. Please note depending on the volume of applications a Longlist at sift may be conducted on following criteria: Situational Judgement Test A panel will then assess your application to select those demonstrating the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the Entry Criteria section. Candidates must pass this criteria for their application to be progressed. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application. Sift results are expected to be released w/c 22nd June 2020. Interviews will take place w/c 7th July - w/c 7th September 2020 - Interviews to be held in London Should you be successful at sift but cannot attend on the interview date(s) listed the recruitment team cannot guarantee an alternative date. Please contact the recruitment team. You will then be asked to attend an interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence. We encourage all candidates to thoroughly review the candidate pack which explains the role further before submitting an application. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.