JOB DESCRIPTION

View Vacancy – Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) Policy Officer, The Hague (NLD25.299)

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Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory
Political

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in The Hague is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. It is also part of the UK’s Network in The Netherlands (including offices in Europol, the ICC and OPCW).

The British Embassy is looking for a Serious and Organised Crime (SOC) Policy Officer to join the Policy Team.  This is an integral role in a high profile and dynamic team that covers a wide range of issues including politics, economics, science and technology, and migration in addition to security. The role will also work closely with UK operational SOC law enforcement partners. The Netherlands is a high priority for the full range of UK SOC operational agencies, with NCA, HMRC, HOIO, SO15 and Border Force all present on the platform.

Recent years have seen a significant step change in our policy cooperation with The Netherlands on SOC, with a ministerial level annual strategic policy dialogue. The postholder will drive this work forward, working with cross Whitehall stakeholders to deliver the UK-Dutch SOC Dialogue wider partnership activity, at the same time as identifying new opportunities to enhance delivery across SOC-related HMG equities such as counter narcotics, illicit finance, SOC / State Threat nexus activity, and fraud.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Deliver a strategy of engagement on SOC policy with The Netherlands, a key ally in national security cooperation.
• Maintain key relationships with Dutch government and wider contacts to deliver on UK-Dutch SOC priorities and leverage greater co-operation on SOC in priority areas such as countering drug trafficking and illicit finance.
• Lead delivery of the annual senior official-led strategic forum, convening cross-Whitehall stakeholders, liaising with all relevant Dutch counterparts, arranging funding and logistics, and providing thought leadership on topics of focus and respective priority threat areas to be covered.
• Coordinate the ‘Joint Serious Organised Crime’ (JSOC) group of SOC partners that are based at BE The Hague, including acting as secretariat for the SOC Country Delivery Plan for the Netherlands and Europol.
• Spot gaps and opportunities, and where appropriate commission research and analysis on SOC threats, and identify where policy engagement and / programmes are needed to deliver further change on SOC.
• When required, support colleges delivering counter terrorism policy engagement with Dutch counterparts.
  Essential qualifications, skills and experience
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English (C2).
• Clear, concise and convincing written skills.
• Excellent networking skills. Ability to develop and maintain a network of key contacts in the Dutch Government and civil society, think tanks and academia.
• Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Good team working skills and a willingness to make a wider contribution to the team and the Embassy.Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
• Verbal and written communication skills in Dutch (B1).
• Experience working with senior government officials and think tanks or academia.
• Knowledge of the British and Dutch security / law enforcement systems and structures.
• Knowledge of the UK and interest in UK politics and current affairs.Required behaviours
  Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working TogetherApplication deadline
  14 September 2025Grade
  Executive Officer (EO)

  Type of Position
  Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

  Working hours per week
  36

  Region
  Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

  Country/Territory
  Netherlands

  Location (City)
  The Hague

  Type of Post
  British Embassy

  Number of vacancies
  1

  Salary Currency
  EUR

  Salary
  4,481.55

  Type of Salary
  monthly

  Start Date
  13 October 2025

  Other benefits and conditions of employment
  The base salary for this position is € 4,481.55 gross per month, based on a working week of 36 hours. In addition, an 8% holiday allowance is payable each year. The successful candidate will initially be offered a 12 month employment contract with the possibility of renewal at Executive Officer (EO) grade.

  We offer a benefits package including:

   

• Travel (commuter) allowance
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Time off in Lieu
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata)
• UK and Dutch public holidays
• Access to the FCDO learning & development (L&D) platform
• Annual L&D leave entitlement
• The opportunity to work in an international environmentJob conditions: The job description is subject to changes and may evolve over time and in response to changing circumstances. The role exists as part of a team and all staff are expected to be flexible in supporting colleagues, particularly at busy times. The Embassy promotes and demonstrates the core values of Professionalism, Inclusivity, Honesty and Respect in all that we do. We value great teamwork, and we ask that everyone contributes to create a positive atmosphere at work. Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in the Netherlands and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in the Netherlands. The successful candidate will be required to provide a BSN (citizen service number) on their start date and will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs. The successful candidate will undergo a professional background check. Any job offer is also subject to a successful security clearance check.Additional information
  The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a 1 month probationary period.

  Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in The Hague, are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.

  Start date is an indicative target start date.

  Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

  We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

  Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

  Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

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  Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

  Work Hours: 8

  Experience in Months: No requirements