Foreign & Commonwealth Office Hiring for Assistant to Embassy Attache – NCA (IRL23.129) Job at Dublin , Ireland Full Time

The British Embassy in Dublin is part of a world-wide network, representing UK political, economic and consular interests overseas. The National Crime Agency (NCA) leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime, protecting the public by targeting and pursuing those criminals who pose the greatest risk to the UK and is now looking to recruit an Assistant to Embassy Attaché – NCA as a partner on the FCDO platform in Ireland .

The primary function of the role is to support the NCA law enforcement attachés in the development, preparation and dissemination of information in support of UK and host agency priorities. This will include engagement directly with key local stakeholders, UK policing and NCA teams in the UK.

There will be additional responsibilities in relation to the management of core administrative functions specific to the NCA office and where required in support of wider x-HMG requirements.

Further secretariat support may be necessary to assist with the management of broader Embassy activity.

This post is not an entry point to the UK’s Diplomatic Service.

Roles and responsibilities

• Process intelligence requests from Irish and UK Law Enforcement Agencies. This will include the secure handling and management of data and the preparation of reports in line with agreed national intelligence standards;
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries from Irish and UK partners;
• Assist in maintaining host nation relationships, including on occasion attending meetings with or on behalf of ILO;
• Manage office administrative systems, adhering to relevant control measures including submission of databases;
• Support ILO in identifying local risk and updating/reporting for inclusion on risk register;
• Undertake financial administration and reporting and where required facilitate invoice payments;
• Conduct open source research and analysis.

• Fluency in English both written and spoken (minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• Excellent organisational skills (i.e. Administrative, Executive assistant, Office Manager or similar roles);
• Proficient in MS Office applications;
• A high level of flexibility, discretion and integrity. Comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Previous experience in law enforcement and/or understanding of how to prepare, handle and disseminate intelligence reports.

The successful candidate will be subject to a six-month probationary period and will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis for two years with the possibility of renewal. The appointment is subject to satisfactory reference and security checks.

All L&D required on FCDO/UK government standards and systems will be provided. The Embassy is committed to a strong Learning and Development culture, and provides opportunities for staff to invest in their personal and professional development. The Comms digital network in particular has a strong L&D offering with frequent opportunities to upskill.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ireland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Irish employment law.

Other benefits of this job offer:

• Membership of Defined Contribution Pension Plan;
• €1,000 contribution to LAYA Healthcare;
• 22 days annual leave;
• Learning and Development opportunities.

Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Ireland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the FCDO will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

• Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.