Senior Officer - Innovation, Science and Technology

The Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) division supports NCA operational commands in exploiting data and using the best technology platforms to protect the public from serious and organised crime. The Threat & Risk Assessment, Capability Exploration and Research (TRACER) team plays a critical role in supporting the National Crime Agency's mission to protect the public from serious and organised crime. The Senior Officer - Innovation, Science and Technology role sits within the TRACER team, leading science, technology and innovation activity across the Agency. The successful candidate will work with operational teams, industry, academia and government partners to explore new technologies, design and test solutions, and provide evidence-based recommendations that shape future capability and investment decisions. Key responsibilities include: Working with stakeholders to identify scope and plan innovation initiatives Drafting and designing problem statements to meet stakeholder needs Day-to-day management of various streams of work Ensuring the portfolio meets external funding body requirements Producing artefacts to support S&T leadership input to strategic governance boards Working with NCA Commercial to identify and secure commercial arrangements Supporting the production of key artefacts required to develop a proposition Managing innovation resources, including subcontractors Reporting progress to S&T leadership and fulfilling external reporting requirements Supporting the Innovation, Science & Technology Managers Line management of G5 Innovation Officers where appropriate The role requires: Proven experience working within multi-disciplinary teams Ability to work effectively across diverse specialisms Strong prioritisation and stakeholder management skills Excellent communication and influencing skills Demonstrable ability to identify, assess and integrate emerging science and technologies Experience designing and delivering scientific experiments or discovery activity The National Crime Agency offers a salary of £47,049 per year, along with a range of benefits including a Civil Service pension, flexible working, family-friendly policies, learning and development opportunities, and discounts and savings schemes. Job Data by YubHub .