OverviewDo you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? The Environment Agency is committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share.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.ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership for financial investigations to ensure compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).Manage two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer, including performance and delivery of work.Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC) to influence senior-level priorities and enforcement outcomes.Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and POCA guidance; share lessons learned and advise other enforcement officers nationwide.Support the wider organisation in improving working methods and increasing understanding of POCA.Lead two dispersed teams (Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers, Crime Analysts) within the ECU, a nationally dispersed unit handling serious and complex criminality.Experience / SkillsExceptional leadership skills, with experience in leading a dispersed team; good understanding of financial investigations and POCA.Experience in law enforcement settings and understanding of the National Intelligence Model.Strong communication skills, including delivering feedback, managing performance, and building relationships with external stakeholders.Ability to work under pressure, prioritise a varied workload, identify areas for improvement, and lead changes to working practices.Experience developing and enhancing the capability of a team and its individuals.Essential requirementsYou must have experience in leading a dispersed team and a solid understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act. In addition, you should have:Experience in the law enforcement sector and understanding of the National Intelligence Model.Proven ability to communicate effectively including delivering feedback and managing performance with external stakeholders.Experience working under pressure and prioritising a varied workload.Experience identifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practices.Experience developing and enhancing the capability of a team and the individuals within it.Contact and additional informationThis 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 you may be required to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support; this may attract an additional payment. Training and workplace adjustments will be available.Interviews will take place w/c 3rd November 2025. For further information, please contact: Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.ukArtificial intelligence note: AI can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful and derived from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application. We align with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.Seniorities and job typeSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Finance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr