Overview

We are seeking a Manager to lead our Economic Crime Unit (ECU), which is part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The successful candidate will lead a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the way we manage financial investigations and ensure obligations under POCA are fulfilled.
• Manage two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer; provide strong leadership, motivate and develop the team, and oversee performance and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC); influence senior levels to ensure EA priorities are recognised.
• Support the wider organisation in improving processes and understanding of POCA; share lessons learnt, contribute to technical documentation, and advise enforcement officers nationwide.

The Team

The Economic Crime Unit comprises two teams – Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigations Team, including Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers, and Crime Analysts. The unit is nationally dispersed and works with enforcement staff and partners across the country to address serious and complex criminality.

Experience/Skills Required

• Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience in leading a dispersed team
• Good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
• Experience in the law enforcement sector and understanding of the National Intelligence Model
• Effective communication, including delivering feedback, managing performance and building relationships with external stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a varied workload
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and lead changes to working practices
• Experience developing and enhancing the capability of a team and individuals

Additional Information

This is a hybrid working role; you’ll work flexibly from home and your nearest office. Travel across the country for meetings and operational duties is required. Incident response is a central part of the role and may require you to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident (may attract additional payment). Training and workplace adjustments are available to support you. Interviews will take place w/c 3 November 2025.

Contact: Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; eligibility for continuous service and redundancy arrangements may differ. If you need support or adjustments, please contact us.

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