Senior Criminal Enforcement Officer

We are currently looking for x2 Senior Criminal Enforcement Officers to join our Investigation and Disruption Function within the Safety & Surveillance group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role is a home-based role but will require occasional travel to 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Who are we? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) is a unique law enforcement function within the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Our mission is to protect UK citizens by preventing, disrupting, and prosecuting those persons involved in the criminal supply of illegal and counterfeit medicines and medical devices. We are a well-established, team of experienced law enforcement professionals many of whom have backgrounds in agencies including Regional Organised Crime Units, National Crime Agency, and Police Services across the UK. The work of the CEU sits firmly within the serious and organised crime arena. As criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated in their efforts to profit from illicit medicines and medical devices, we continue to evolve our capabilities to stay ahead of the threat. The CEU offers a rare opportunity to make a real national and international impact as part of a specialist law enforcement team at the forefront of criminal enforcement of medicrime. The Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) is a dedicated law enforcement function within the MHRA, leading interventions to tackle the most serious criminal threats to the public from the illegal sale and supply of medicines and medical devices. This is an omnicompetent role. You could be involved in a variety of activities, including investigation, covert operations, intelligence collection, tackling cybercrime or delivering innovative interventions to criminal threats as outlined in the attached Job description. What’s the role? We are currently looking to fill vacancies within the Criminal Enforcement Unit and are especially keen to hear from candidates with significant experience in investigating serious and complex crime. The MHRA conducts work to identify, tackle and where appropriate prosecute those responsible for criminal offending. Our activities are generated through an intelligence-led approach, focusing on the key threats to the UK and managing risk to patients. Key responsibilities: Delivering, directly influencing the delivery of, and contributing to the delivery of impactful strategic and/or tactical criminal threat reduction interventions. Leading complex investigations, intelligence operations, initiatives, or projects (in keeping with allocated functional area) ensuring these are carried out thoroughly, efficiently and in accordance with MHRA policy, relevant legislation and good practice. Delivering allocated capabilities to the highest professional standards, actively encouraging, supporting and participating in a culture of continuous improvement, and modelling civil service and corporate values and behaviours. Leading, managing, supervising or participating in multi-functional/multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver the Unit’s threat reduction outcomes. This may include task-specific teams, cross-functional teams, small project delivery teams and teams comprised of direct reports Leading and supporting criminal justice interventions, gathering evidence and preparing and submitting case files and other documentation to reduce, remove or disrupt identified threats Devising, leading, coordinating, supporting and delivering innovative non-criminal justice interventions under the PREVENT and PROTECT response strands to bring about high-quality strategic threat reduction outcomes. Maintaining the integrity and reputation of CEU operational activity by managing the security and accuracy of intelligence, evidence and information, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity and a duty of care as required and appropriately managing other operational risk. Lead, own and deliver projects or portfolio responsibilities as directed to improve and enhance the operational effectiveness of the CEU and the wider Agency. Who are we looking for? Our successful candidate will have the following: The investigation of serious and complex crime. Case file preparation and the prosecution of offenders. Providing advice on legislation and technical options to disrupt criminality. Working collaboratively with stakeholders to reduce criminal threats. Contributing to the 4P strategic response framework to criminal threats. Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Working Together (A, I) Changing and Improving (A, I) Managing a Quality Service (A, I) Experience Criteria: The requirement is for significant recent experience in one or more of the following areas (A, I): Conducting complex criminal investigations Conducting all-source intelligence assessment, including the use of structured analytical techniques. Collecting and developing all-source intelligence on strategic and tactical threats, including from human intelligence sources. Delivering internet intelligence and investigation and OSINT collection capabilities Supervising and quality assuring the delivery of multiple operational and business support capabilities Applying the 4P strategic response framework to identify and deliver innovative non-criminal justice interventions. Technical Criteria: The requirement is for one or more of the following (A, I) : Formal accreditation under the Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) 2 (investigator) or evidence substantial experience of investigating complex crime, or demonstrable competence to ‘practitioner’ level against core GCFP professional standards. Recognised recent formal training in intelligence assessment and analysis (GIAT or equivalent) or demonstrable competence to ‘highly proficient’ against the PHIA professional development framework Recognised recent formal training as a CHIS controller or demonstrable competence sufficient to perform the statutory duties under s29(5)(b) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to write well-focused, penetrating reports fully independently, that articulate complex matters clearly and concisely in a way that aids comprehension. If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification! Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact [email protected] The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here . Online application form , including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Interview , which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. In the instance that we receive a high number of applications, we will hold an initial sift based on the lead criteria of: evidence of your formal accreditation under the Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) 2 (investigator), or evidence substantial experience of investigating complex crime, or demonstrable competence to ‘practitioner’ level against core GCFP professional standards. Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description. Use of AI in Job Applications Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible. Closing date: 05 May 2026 Shortlisting date: 15 May 2026 Interview date: 03 June 2026 If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact [email protected] Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here . Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks . Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here . Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary and are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the financial implications of any potential move and the impact (if any) on their terms. If an individual is in any doubt, they should seek clarification before accepting a job offer. Staff joining on promotion will receive up to a 10% increase of their current basic salary, or the pay band minimum, whichever is the greater. The individual will not retain any allowances paid by the former department/Agency, unless there are special circumstances, such as a reserved right to those allowances on transfer. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you have any queries, please contact [email protected] . In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk [email protected] Civil Service Commission Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road London SW1A 2HQ Company About Us The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The agency is made up of c.1300 staff working across two main centres and peripatetically across the UK and abroad. The agency consists of Corporate, Digital & Technology, Enablement, Healthcare Quality & Access, Partnerships, Safety & Surveillance and Scientific Research & Innovation.

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