Job summary
Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government�s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. It also aims to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain.�
Job description
Criminal and Financial Investigations (CFI) Directorate has a financial investigation (FI) structure in place to help disrupt organised criminal networks. This involvement could be limited to just analysing financial information and advising CFI colleagues of lines of enquiry, but could also involve the conduct of money laundering investigations, cash seizure, and restraint and confiscation of criminal assets. We also work collaboratively with and support other law enforcement agencies in tackling organised crime.
Main Purpose of the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to lead a Regional Operational Investigation team within Criminal and Financial Investigations (CFI).The successful applicant will set the direction of, participate in and actively manage performance of teams across their region.
Person specification
Do you meet the key eligibility criteria?�
In order to be eligible, you MUST meet ALL the following criteria.
� I am at least 18 years old at the time of application.
� I am a UK National.
� I hold a full manual UK Driving Licence.
� I will need to undertake and pass a medical assessment if successful.
� I am aware that this role is physically demanding, and that I have a high level.
of mobility and fitness to carry out this role.
� I can undertake shift work.
� I will be able to provide all the ID documents required to complete my pre-employment screening and security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include (but are not limited to): -
� Line management responsibility for staff in a number of offices across the region.
� The oversight of and responsibility for financial investigations, ensuring that FI work contributes to the disruption of Serious and Organised Crime, including, but not limited to Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) activity.�
� Identification of training needs, engagement with senior managers from across IE, developing understanding of the threats and opportunities for Financial investigation to support the IE objectives.
� Liaison with internal, cross-governmental and commercial stakeholders to promote and support development of Financial Investigation and POCA interventions.
� Senior Authorising Officer (SAO) role for authorising POCA orders.
� The North West post will require close working with Common Travel Area (CTA) senior managers within IE and partner agencies.�
Accountabilities: Accountable to the National Crime Agency Proceeds of Crime Centre in relation to use of POCA powers.
Key interactions: CFI senior leadership team, NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre; Intelligence leads, CFI peers.
The post requires a commitment to working flexibly and as a national role will involve some travel throughout the UK as well as working away from home, including occasional overnight stays where necessary. A full and valid driving licence is essential as it may be necessary to drive official vehicles.
It must be borne in mind that the successful applicant may be required to comply with court attendance timetables which may change at short notice. The level of travel required for the post, sometimes at short notice, may result in long working days and occasional overnight stays away from home. There is a requirement to participate in an on-call roster for out of hours referrals. No overtime or shift working allowance is payable.
In line with other CFI roles, this is a mainly office-based role with working from home to be discussed and agreed with the Assistant Director when appropriate.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass a health assessment, which is usually repeated every three years (although this can sometimes be yearly for specific health reasons).
ALLOWANCES
The post is being advertised on HO annual hours working terms and conditions and attracts an annual hours allowance (AHA). This means an additional allowance on top of the basic pay. The building blocks consist of varying shift start times, weekends, on-call, flexibility (shifts can be changed, extended or curtailed at short notice) and night hours. If a member of staff has agreed an annualised hours arrangement, this does not become a permanent or guaranteed right. Annualised hours working is subject to changes in operational needs and managers can adjust, cease or suspend it, for operational or performance reasons.
These jobs are available for full-time and part-time workers, but please note that the full range of shift times and days (including weekends) will be allocated.
The successful applicant will be expected to obtain (if not already) and maintain accreditation as a Financial Investigator via Continuing Professional Development.�
The successful candidate will be required to undergo and pass an annual health assessment, as well as arrest training to PPST level 3 and pass an annual PPST refresher.
Essential Criteria:
� �PIP1 Accredited�
OR
� �Accredited by the NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre as a Financial Investigator (Part 8) - see qualifications section); �
� Significant line management experience;�
� Experience of undertaking financial or criminal investigations;�
� Experience of working in a policy, law enforcement or criminal justice environment.
Please note a Full UK valid (manual) Driving Licence will be required.
Licences
� Due to the nature of the work and the geographical area, some travel by official vehicle will be inevitable and applicants must have a full valid manual UK driving licence.
Qualifications
PIP1 Accredited
OR
Accredited by the NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre as a Financial Investigator (Part 8),
(please note, if applicable, Financial Investigator accreditation will be checked independently with NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre ahead of the initial sift. Any applicant confirmed as not being accredited will automatically have their application rejected at this point).
Candidates must ensure they demonstrate the required skills and experiences in their career history so that where applicable enquiries can be made with the NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre in relation to confirmation of Financial Investigator Accreditation.
Please note that all candidates will be required to undertake a mandatory PIP 1 or NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre as a Financial Investigator assessment before the sift process. Information will be provided to candidates after the closing date. Candidates assessed as not holding the required accreditation will be rejected.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Leadership
2. Making Effective Decisions
3. Seeing the Big Picture
4. Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
5. Leadership
Benefits
6. Learning and development tailored to your role
7. An environment with flexible working options
8. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
9. A with an average employer contribution of 27%