Deputy Head, Threat Lead

The National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), hosted within the National Crime Agency (NCA), is a unique, multi-agency environment bringing together specialists from across law enforcement, government, and the private sector. As a dynamic and diverse centre, we are committed to developing our people, fostering innovation, and building the capabilities needed to tackle complex economic crime threats.

Our work is high-profile and mission-critical. From disrupting organised fraud to targeting corrupt elites, we focus on protecting the public—particularly the most vulnerable—and safeguarding the integrity of the UK’s financial system. Economic crime affects more UK citizens than any other crime type and poses a significant threat to national security, economic stability, and global reputation. As a leading international financial centre, the UK’s openness and prosperity continue to be exploited by those seeking to generate, move, and conceal illicit funds—from low-level criminal activity to sophisticated global corruption.

As aDeputy Head, Threat Lead, you will play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering our response to economic crime threats. This is a highly visible position requiring strategic thinking, operational insight, and the ability to lead across organisational boundaries.

We are seeking motivated, proactive, and adaptable leaders who are able to build and sustain strong partnerships across agencies, sectors, and disciplines. The ideal candidate will provide clear strategic direction within a fast-paced and evolving threat landscape, demonstrating the ability to prioritise effectively and make sound decisions under pressure. They will also inspire and develop diverse teams, driving them to deliver impactful and meaningful outcomes.

Diversity of thought, background, and experience is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who bring the skills, insight, and perspective needed to thrive in this role.

If you are driven by purpose and want to make a tangible impact in tackling economic crime at a national level, we encourage you to apply.

As a Deputy Head, Threat Lead within the NECC, you will play a pivotal role in driving a dynamic, coordinated response to economic crime, helping to protect the public and the communities we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing individual to join a thriving and diverse team at the forefront of tackling complex threats. We are seeking a strategic leader with the ability to drive a broad and ambitious portfolio of priorities, while fostering a cohesive, high-performing team. The successful candidate will balance strategic oversight with strong people leadership, ensuring delivery as part of a unified and collaborative whole.

Pay: £73,767.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham (West Midlands)