The Senior Press Officer role provides an exciting opportunity to join the NCA’s high performing Communications Team.
You will use your knowledge of the media and skills as a professional communicator to build public and partner awareness of serious and organised crime, and confidence in the NCA’s response. Your work will also help to build the Agency’s intelligence picture of the most serious and complex crime threats facing the UK, and to disrupt the criminals presenting the greatest risk.
The role of senior press officer is to engage with the media to inform the public and other identified audiences about the work of the NCA, to protect and improve our reputation, while also supporting the NCA’s mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime.As part of the wider communications team within the NCA’s Strategy Directorate, the press office is responsible for handling reactive queries from the media as well as proactive communications to promote the work of the Agency.The Communications Team, which includes media, digital, internal comms, and campaigns specialists, work closely together and with a variety of internal and external partners to land our messages with target audiences.The team’s activity has contributed directly to the capture of wanted international fugitives, the safeguarding of vulnerable people, and widespread public action to mitigate crime threats.
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Senior Press Officer
Company: National Crime Agency Salary: from £47,049 a year Hours: Full-time Location: London Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 9 Nov 2026
Summary
The Senior Press Officer role provides an exciting opportunity to join the NCA’s high performing Communications Team.
You will use your knowledge of the media and skills as a professional communicator to build public and partner awareness of serious and organised crime, and confidence in the NCA’s response. Your work will also help to build the Agency’s intelligence picture of the most serious and complex crime threats facing the UK, and to disrupt the criminals presenting the greatest risk.
Essential requirements
The role of senior press officer is to engage with the media to inform the public and other identified audiences about the work of the NCA, to protect and improve our reputation, while also supporting the NCA’s mission of protecting the public from serious and organised crime.As part of the wider communications team within the NCA’s Strategy Directorate, the press office is responsible for handling reactive queries from the media as well as proactive communications to promote the work of the Agency.The Communications Team, which includes media, digital, internal comms, and campaigns specialists, work closely together and with a variety of internal and external partners to land our messages with target audiences.The team’s activity has contributed directly to the capture of wanted international fugitives, the safeguarding of vulnerable people, and widespread public action to mitigate crime threats.
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Senior Press Officer employer: National Crime Agency
The National Crime Agency is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to training and capability enhancement, employees benefit from diverse learning opportunities and a collaborative culture that values innovation and inclusivity. Working in locations like Warrington and West Sussex provides unique advantages, including access to state-of-the-art facilities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in child protection and exploitation efforts.
