View Vacancy - International Liaison Support for National Crime Agency (CHEB25.203)

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NCA (National Crime Agency)

Who are we? 

The British Embassy in Berne is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas. We are now looking for an International Liaison Support role for National Crime Agency. 

Main purpose of job:

The National Crime Agency’s International Liaison Officer in Berne works with a range of Swiss Law Enforcement Partners on serious and organised crime matters affecting the UK. This includes a wide range of crime threats such as organised immigration crime, drugs trafficking, firearms trafficking, money laundering, fraud, cybercrime, bribery and corruption, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse.  

The International Liaison Support member will be responsible for carrying out a range of administrative duties and other tasks to deliver Swiss-specific and organisational objectives.  

Roles and responsibilities: 

  • Provision of written and spoken translation for the International Liaison Officer;
  • Communicating with Swiss Law Enforcement agencies on behalf of the NCA; 
  • Draft reports in English for dissemination to UK and Swiss Law Enforcement partners; 
  • Conduct ad-hoc open-source research and analysis, present findings in a logical and concise manner;
  • Organise logistics and compile programmes for incoming/outgoing visits and events; 
  • Attend a range of events, meetings and conferences in support of the  International Liaison Officer to strengthen the UK-Swiss bilateral relationship;
  • Liaise with partners across the Embassy to support joint working initiatives.

Our ideal candidate shows: 

  • Full professional proficiency in English, both verbal and written, (a minimum of C1 level, according to CEFR*);
  • Proficiency in German, both verbal and written, (a minimum of B2 level, according to CEFR*);
  • Minimum of 1 years of experience in report drafting, and administrative support;
  • Previous experience of working in an international environment;
  • Experience of events organisation and large scale organisational activities;
  • Strong organisational and time management skills – ability to manage competing priorities;
  • Ability to build, maintain and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Sharepoint applications;
  • High level of discretion and integrity.

Nice to have: 

  • Knowledge or previous work experience of/with UK/Swiss Law Enforcement.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
29 June 2025
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent, Part-Time
20
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland
Berne
British Embassy
1
CHF
3,842.5
monthly
1 September 2025

This is a part-time and permanent contract of 20 hours per week. Probationary period of 3 month, during which either party may bring the agreement to an end, in writing 7 days’ notice.

The British Embassy Berne supports flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering subject to operational priorities. This role requires a high degree of face to face interaction with team members and Embassy colleagues in the office and of representational activity with external stakeholders, as well as travel within and throughout Switzerland as well as to the UK and Europe region. Remote working should therefore not routinely exceed one day per week away from the Embassy.  

Gross monthly salary is CHF 3,842.5. In addition, staff are entitled to a 13th month salary pro rata. 

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Swiss employment law.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance. The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland in order to apply. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland.

FCDO is committed to continual learning and development. The Embassy will provide funding in line with L&D requirements and a variety of learning and development is provided throughout the year both directly at post and virtually through the FCDO International Academy. There will be opportunities to attend training, lectures etc. on the job.

Visa/work permit requirements: All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland. Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 18 months for any EU / Schengen country. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland.

Equal employment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. DBT Europe and the FCDO want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.

Learning and Development: 

Potential for successful applicant to develop within an international arena working with Swiss Law Enforcement Partners and with UK Partners housed within the British Embassy/UK. 

Any relevant training by the NCA may be delivered in the UK.

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.

The British Diplomatic Missions 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 regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, 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.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.