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Location: Birmingham, Bristol, London, Warrington
Insight Executive Group is delighted to partner with the National Crime Agency (NCA) in their search for a Deputy Director of Estates. This strategic leadership role is essential for the delivery of the NCA's Estates Strategy and the transformational ‘Concordis’ Programme. We invite you to bring your expertise to a role that offers the unique challenge of enhancing the NCA's capabilities while protecting the public from serious and organised crime.
Why Join the NCA?
* Make a Difference: Directly contribute to the fight against serious crime, enhancing public safety and national security.
* Diversity and Inclusion: Join an agency that values diverse backgrounds and experiences, fostering an inclusive environment.
* Leadership Impact: Utilize your leadership to drive significant projects that improve operational effectiveness and collaboration across multiple sites.
* Career Development: Engage in continuous learning and professional development in a supportive and challenging environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead strategic estate functions including facilities management, compliance, and budget management of approximately £80m.
* Drive the delivery and development of the Concordis programme, ensuring alignment with the NCA's strategic objectives.
* Oversee the closure of Spring Gardens and office move to the new headquarters in London, in conjunction with the expansion of NCA’s footprint within the Northwest.
* Provide strategic leadership to the Estates team responsible for the three key estates functions (minor works, facilities management and planned, preventative and reactive maintenance)
* Managing a mixed portfolio of leasehold, freehold, sole occupancy, and multitenant sites, responsible for external stakeholder relationships (landlords, managing agents, neighbouring tenants).
* Engage with senior stakeholders across government and law enforcement to support estate projects and initiatives.
* Manage functional compliance aligned to the Government Property Profession and Government Functional Standards.
* Support operations, corporate, and central service functions, to facilitate the NCA’s strategic objectives through provision of a fit for purpose estate.
Essential Criteria:
* Demonstrable leadership skills with experience in complex operational environments and leading equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
* Strong communication, influencing skills, and partnership building, preferably across government and security sectors.
* Relevant professional memberships (e.g., Chartered Institute of Building, Workplace and Facilities Management, MRICS).
* Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearance and Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
Salary and Benefits:
* Competitive Salary: £76,000 - £117,800 per annum.
* Civil Service Pension: Significant employer contribution.
* Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days plus public holidays, increasing with service.
* Flexible Working: Options including hybrid working to support work-life balance.
* Wellbeing Initiatives: Access to fitness centres, occupational health services, and supportive network groups.
Recruitment Timeline:
* Applications Close: 23:55 18/11/2024.
* Virtual Assessments: Week commencing 02/12/2024
* Final Interviews: Week commencing 16/12/2024.
To receive the full candidate information pack, please email Ayden Davies using the contact information below.
We want to recruit and retain the very best and broadest diversity of officers so the NCA welcomes applications from individuals from all minority backgrounds and protected characteristics.
Join the NCA in making a substantial impact through strategic leadership in one of the UK's key law enforcement agencies. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team driving forward the NCA's mission