Economic Crime Unit Manager - 32059

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Overview

We are seeking a Manager to lead the Economic Crime Unit (ECU), part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The ECU is a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. The role includes strategic leadership of financial investigations and ensuring compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

Responsibilities

  • Lead a dispersed team: 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, manage performance and work delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
  • Influence senior stakeholders to ensure EA priorities are recognised by external enforcement agencies.
  • Support the wider organisation in improving processes and understanding of POCA; share lessons learned; contribute to technical documentation; advise other enforcement officers.
  • Contribute to the two ECU teams (Asset Denial and Money Laundering Investigations) comprised of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts.

Experience and Skills

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

Note: This role includes hybrid working from home and a preferred office location. Travel across the country for meetings and operational duties is required. Incident response may be required and could attract additional payment. Training and workplace adjustments are available.

Additional Information

Interviews will take place w/c 3 November 2025. For further information, contact Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for individuals with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. See government guidance for more information.

Artificial intelligence may be used to support applications, but all examples must be truthful and from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.

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Location:
Farnham, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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