Threat Manager

Job summary

Key Responsibilities
Threat Assessment & Intelligence Support

Support the development and maintenance of threat assessments, control strategies, and strategic products.
Gather, interpret, and present intelligence to inform operational and strategic decision-making.
Contribute to identifying emerging threats, risks, and opportunities for intervention.

Operational Coordination

Assist in coordinating operational activity across NCA commands and partner organisations.
Support the planning and delivery of operational responses to serious and organised crime threats.
Monitor progress of activity against agreed plans and highlight risks or issues.

Delivery & Implementation

Deliver allocated workstreams or projects in line with command priorities.
Ensure tasks are completed accurately, on time, and to required standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement through feedback, evaluation, and learning.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners including UK law enforcement and government bodies.
Participate in multi-agency meetings and share relevant insights.
Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally.

Governance & Compliance

Support adherence to legal, ethical, and policy frameworks.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with organisational standards.
Identify and escalate risks appropriately.

Please note:

By applying for these roles you are confirming that you are willing to work on Child Sexual Abuse and MSHT matters. The NCA will provide access to Occupational Health Services and individuals placed into CSA roles will be required to complete a psychological assessment prior to joining and throughout your employment.

Some roles will be required to obtain SC on entry and achieve DV within 12 months of being in post.

Job description

The Threat Senior Officer supports the delivery of intelligence-led threat management across the NCA’s priority crime areas. Working within Threat Leadership Command, the role contributes to the development of threat assessments, coordination of operational activity, and delivery of strategic priorities aimed at tackling serious and organised crime.
The post holder will operate as a key member of a team, providing analytical, operational, or coordination support, while managing discrete workstreams and contributing to national threat responses.

These roles will be deployed across all threat areas, which includes:

NCCU - The National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) is the UK lead for tackling the threat from cyber crime - a single Unit with the responsibility and capability to deliver operations, lead the overall UK response, coordinate activity across a range of partners, and provide specialist cyber support and expertise across law enforcement.

CSA/MSHT - The growing scale and severity of online child sexual abuse (CSA) is a concern for Governments around the world. Our goal is to use every appropriate lever to stop online CSA offending, protecting every child and young person’s right to a childhood experience free from victimisation by offenders. Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) relates to the exploitation of children and adults in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour. Human trafficking is the recruitment, movement, harbouring, or receiving of children and adults through force, coercion, or deception for the purposes of exploitation. MSHT is a priority threat for the UK, and the NCA continue to play a key role in delivering the Government response to Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

OIC - Organised Immigration Crime - The NCA leads the law enforcement response to the organised criminality involved in the smuggling of people impacting on the UK. We focus on investigating the top tier, highest harm criminal networks. We also work with partners including Immigration Enforcement, policing and overseas law enforcement, to support their investigations with our unique tactics.

DFaB - Drugs, Firearms & Borders - The Drugs Threat Leadership Team drive the national strategic response to the drugs threat. We collaborate with partners to identify and understand the threat, deliver innovative responses through a wide range of projects, and establish emerging trends and future risks. We operate across the complete drug supply chain; from source countries, to transit and border crossings, and also monitor at street level.

The Firearms Threat Leadership Team are responsible for leading the NCA response to the criminal threat of firearms. We direct and encourage collaborative partnerships to fully understand and deliver innovative responses to supress the threat, allowing identification of emerging risks relating to the commodity, nexus points in source, transit and supply territories.

Borders Threat Leadership are a team of NCA officers with diverse skillsets, well-versed in operational planning and experienced in the delivery of multi-agency law enforcement activity at the border, as well as strategic engagement with partners.

Duties and Responsibilities Duties & ResponsibilitiesOverviewManage a TeamManage a team (where applicable) supporting the business through policy development, planning, performance, service delivery and governance.Manage ResourcesManage and direct resources to ensure work is completed within agreed timescales/financial constraints and quality standards, in line with Agency policy.Supervise AdministrationSupervise and/or deliver the research, development, collation, co-ordination and dissemination of management information including policy, reports, briefings, business plans risk registers, presentations and web based communications as appropriate.Manage Case ManagementManage/supervise case management, planning activity or campaigns (as appropriate).Develop and Manage ProcessesDevelop policy, reports, procedures and manage/monitor data systems across business areas.Provide Advice and SupportProvide managers and officers with advice, guidance and support as and when needed. Manage Data GovernanceSupervise the quality, secure handling and dissemination of data/information, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity and a duty of care in line with Agency policy.Work with external and internal stakeholdersWork with government departments, statutory bodies, private organisations, academia and industry (as appropriate) and attend working groups, government committees / meetings (as required).Conduct performance appraisalsSet SMART objectives, have regular 1-1's with officers (where applicable) and complete performance appraisals process in line with NCA Policy and deadlines. TrainingInduction training and informal coaching as required, depending on the experience level of the team. Facilitating opportunities for continuous development.Performance ManagementManage issues relating to the performance and conduct of officers (where applicable) in line with Agency values/policy.

Person specification

Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceDescriptionManage People PerformanceSet clear expectations for the team(s), using feedback and coaching techniques as part of regular performance conversations, recognising good performance and promptly addressing both poor performance and poor behaviours (where applicable).Prioritising personal and professional developmentEnsure regular development discussions happen within the team(s), empowering everyone to own their personal development plan and access formal and informal learning opportunities to maximise individual effectiveness.Managing challenging and sensitive communicationsRecognise situations that are likely to lead to conflict or tension within the team(s), confidently approaching these sensitively and with compassion to identify early resolutions.PurposefulThinks and works strategically and systematically, leading and supporting as required, respecting the drivers of culture and team values - creating the connection between work and team member outcomes.Business and RiskBalances priorities across managing operations, finances, risks, experimentation and resources.TransformationDrives and leads change through people, by balancing what is known and controllable, embracing uncertainty with positivity and a growth mindset. Anticipates, adapts and reacts to new and changing dynamics - looking externally to bringing in new ways of thinking to deliver positive outcomes.Coaches OthersListens and questions others effectively, to help them visualise and consider how they can best achieve their objectives.Provides MentorshipActs as a role model - encouraging growth in others by sharing knowledge and experience.Manages ResourcesEffectively manages demand on a service or team by planning and allocating the resource to deliver a high level of service and value for money and meet changing business and environmental needs.Focus on the right outcomesUnderstands the wider business, its remit and goals and remains focused on the right outcome for the business, rather than individual needs or goals.Information ManagementA good understanding of information managementLegislationAwareness of legislation affecting NCA activityData AnalysisExperience of analysing data, information and statistics from a range of sources.

Behaviours

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

• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

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

• Ability to interpret and apply threat assessments, control strategies, and intelligence products to inform delivery and tasking

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £55,575, National Crime Agency contributes £16,100 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

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:

• Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements)
• Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits
• Housing schemes - Key Worker status
• Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway , Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.
• Staff support groups/networks
• Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)

Further information is available on the NCA Website.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.Your application will be assessed against the following:Technical - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:

• Ability to interpret and apply threat assessments, control strategies, and intelligence products to inform delivery and tasking

Experience - This will be assessed:Experience Criteria - will be assessed by 250 word examples on:

• Experience working in intelligence-led or threat-focused environments, supporting delivery aligned to serious and organised crime or similar risk-based priorities

• Experience translating intelligence into practical outputs (e.g. briefings, plans, coordination activity) that support operational outcomes

A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.

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.

- Experience working in intelligence-led or threat-focused environments, supporting delivery aligned to serious and organised crime or similar risk-based priorities .

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.

For guidance on the application process, visit:
NCA Applying and Onboarding

Assessment 1

The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the Success Profiles at Assessment section.

Success Profiles at Assessment

Behaviours

• Managing a Quality Service

Technical

• Ability to interpret and apply threat assessments, control strategies, and intelligence products to inform delivery and tasking

Experience

• Experience working in intelligence-led or threat-focused environments, supporting delivery aligned to serious and organised crime or similar risk-based priorities

• Experience translating intelligence into practical outputs (e.g. briefings, plans, coordination activity) that support operational outcomes

Strengths

Strengths are tested at interview stage - the strengths tested are not shared before the interview.

Assessment OutcomeOutcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal.
If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months.
Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.

In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order:

1. Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)
2. If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised)
3. If still tied, application sift scores will be used

Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records. We encourage all candidates to visit the NCA Careers Page for more information.

Vetting requirements - SC Enhanced

Prior to commencing the role, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance and then achieve DV Enhanced clearance within the first 12 months in post. The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.The requirement for DV Enhanced clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 7 of the last 10 years.Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.If you fail to obtain the increased clearance within 12 months of starting, your contract of employment is at risk of termination.For further information on National Security Vetting checks please visit the following page Demystifying VettingIndividuals will be required to undertake and pass a substance misuse test as part of pre-employment checks.

Occupational Health

Successful candidates will be expected to undertake an occupational health assessment. Depending on the role an in-person medical may be required in either London or Warrington. Unfortunately, travel costs will not be reimbursed.

Things you need to know

Multi Location

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.

Near Miss

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.

Hybrid Working

The NCA supports hybrid working. The extent of remote working will depend on the role and can be discussed at the offer stage.

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive, equal opportunities employer.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. If you’re neurodiverse, have a disability, or live with a long-term health condition, we encourage you to let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

If you experience accessibility issues with the advert or require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Recruitment Team at Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk before the advert closing date.

Please ensure you complete the ‘Equal opportunities’ and 'Reasonable Adjustments' sections in the application form to inform us on what support you may need in the recruitment process.

For more on our Disability Confident commitment, visit Disability Confident Scheme , Civil Service Careers.

Visit NCA Benefits and Support for more details.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Central Recruitment Team
• Email : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk

Further information

If you believe your application has not been treated fairly, email: Central.Recruitment@nca.gov.uk (quoting the vacancy reference).
If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to the Civil Service Commission.