This secondment opportunity is open to applicants currently employed by the following Police Forces - Merseyside, GMP, Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales, or Cheshire Police only
This post is open to Substantive Sergeants
The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit is a collaborative multi agency covert response to tackle serious and organised crime across the North West Region.
As the Western Balkans Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the regional response to serious and organised crime, working across forces, partners, and communities to drive prevention, disruption and safeguarding activity. Based within NWROCU and funded through the national Western Balkans Programme, you will support 4P delivery, Clear Hold Build initiatives, and innovative multi-agency approaches to reduce harm, tackle criminal exploitation, and build community resilience. This is a unique opportunity for a Sergeant or Detective Sergeant with experience in organised crime and partnership working to influence regional and national priorities while helping make communities safer.
Essential criteria are that candidate must have sound investigative ability and be PIP Level 2 accredited and have experience in either an investigative or intelligence function.
The NWROCU leads the policing response across the region posed by serious and organised crime in Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and North Wales. The NWROCU provides the vital link from national capabilities and expertise to local policing and knowledge, enabling the North West region to deliver the Government’s serious and organised Crime strategy and to protect communities from harm.
The secondment is subject to continued funding, the post currently has funding confirmed until 31 March 2027 and we await confirmation as to further funding beyond that date.
Further developments in NWROCU’s capabilities are anticipated in the future. Applications received for Operational roles that require mandatory Officer Safety/First Aid training must hold valid in date training or able to undertake upon application.
Full details of the role requirements are provided in the JDQ.
Successful applicants working within NWROCU will be subject to MV (Management Vetting) and SC (Security Clearance) prior to taking up post.
In cases where the commute to work is in excess of applicant’s current commute the excess travel will be paid.
This role can be agile and be held at any ROCU site around the region with irregular trips to Warrington required. The role is working with the National Western Balkan Portfolio and as such there will be requirement to attend infrequent national meetings with over night stays.
NWROCU is committed to ensuring that we have a work force that represents the communities we serve, and we are keen to attract applications from underrepresented groups.
Further information, advice and guidance regarding the posts can be obtained from DCI Paul McVeigh on 0151 777 7699 or DI Kim Hames-Evans on 0151 777 7847.– interested parties are encouraged to make contact to learn more about the role
All applications must be supported by the Home Force support, the level of support required must comply with local Force policy e.g. whether support required at ACC level and HR Support. Before starting an application, applicants must download the NWROCU secondment support form, ensure it is completed in full and then upload to your application.
Applicants will be prompted, and applications will not proceed until this has been completed.
**Applications from GMP will be considered on a case-by-case basis
All applications must be supported by the Home Force support, the level of support required must comply with local Force policy e.g. whether support required at ACC level and HR Support. Before starting an application, applicants must download the NWROCU secondment support form, ensure it is completed in full and then upload to your application.
Applicants will be prompted and applications will not proceed until this has been completed.
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NWROCU Sergeant Western Balkan Coordinator employer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE
The North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where technology enthusiasts can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development and a flexible working culture, NWROCU provides opportunities for ongoing specialist training and the chance to make a real impact in tackling serious and organised crime across the North West region. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to protecting communities while advancing your technical skills in a supportive setting.
