View Vacancy - International Liaison Support (FRA23.110)

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NCA (National Crime Agency)

The British Embassy in Paris is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking to recruit a General office administration and support to both the Liaison Officers and Managers, including, but not limited to fleet and facilities management.

The main purpose of the role is that the NCA Paris Team (currently comprised of 6 ILOs and 3 support staff plus a Regional Manager) work closely with a range of French Law Enforcement Partners on serious and organised matters affecting the UK, its citizens and its interests.  The team also work closely with the joint UK/France office based in the North of France and also NCA colleagues in Near Europe.  This includes, but is not limited to, the following crime threats: drugs trafficking, firearms trafficking, money laundering, cybercrime, bribery and corruption, modern slavery and human trafficking, child sexual exploitation and abuse and organised immigration crime.  The additional support team member will be responsible for carrying out a range of administrative duties and other tasks to deliver France-specific and organisational objectives which may involve occasional travel to Northern France.  

Roles and responsibilities 

  • General office administration and support to both the Liaison Officers and Managers, including, but not limited to fleet and facilities management;
  • Monitoring incoming enquiries and maintaining logs and databases;
  • Provision of written and spoken translation services for the International Liaison Officers & Regional Manager;
  • Clearly communicate with French Law Enforcement and other partners on behalf of the NCA;
  • Draft reports and intelligence logs for dissemination to UK and French Law Enforcement partners;
  • Organise logistics and compile programmes for incoming/outgoing visits and events including hotel and travel bookings through the NCA`s designated travel supplier and other third parties as required;
  • Attend a range of events, meetings and conferences in support of the ILOs and Regional Manager to strengthen the UK-France bilateral relationship both within France and the UK as required;
  • Liaise with partners across the Embassy in pursuit of the NCA `one platform` approach through joint working;
  • Conduct ad-hoc open-source research and analysis, present findings in a logical and concise manner;
  • Carry out financial administration, including the payment of invoices.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the forecasting the office`s annual budget, monitoring expenditure and conducting financial administration.

  • French and English language skills (C2 level* written and spoken European Framework);
  • Strong organisational and time management skills – ability to manage competing priorities;
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Sharepoint applications;
  • High level of discretion and integrity.
  • Knowledge of UK/French law enforcement;
  • Previous experience of working in an international environment.
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
22 March 2023
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
France
Paris
British Embassy
2
EUR
3473 (Gross)
5 June 2023

This is a full-time, permanent contract for AO grade. Normal working hours are 35 per week.

All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of his/her passport or national identity card for all nationalities held, an up-to-date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at casier-judiciaire.justice.gouv.fr), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.

Your application will only be considered if you follow the guidance below:

  • Your application must be sent in English only;
  • Your application must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in France 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 British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position. 

* 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.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.