Overview

Intelligence Research Officer – National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU)

Join the Environment Agency in a role focused on developing and delivering intelligence to support investigations, prioritise interventions, and remove unlawful operators from environmental crime regimes. The role sits within the Intelligence & Partnerships department and involves working with intelligence professionals to provide actionable intelligence products for colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively develop and access intelligence from a range of sources to inform decision making.
• Produce actionable intelligence products and research summaries for stakeholders.
• Assist investigations and help prioritise interventions to tackle unlawful environmental activity.
• Respond to incidents as part of the incident role, with training and arrangements provided to support incident work (may attract additional payment).
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally to partners and internal teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience collecting and evaluating data from varied sources to produce or inform intelligence products.
• Ability to interrogate IT systems and databases; enthusiasm and curiosity for finding information.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to retrieve information accurately and efficiently.
• Good communication skills and the ability to listen and transmit information effectively.
• Ability to represent the Environment Agency professionally with a range of partners.
• Ability to use own initiative and adapt approach as needed; capable of juggling multiple tasks and administrative activities.
• Good team-working skills with an inclusive approach.

Location and Working Arrangements

Location is flexible with a mix of home and office working. Travel to Birmingham and Sheffield offices may be required on occasions.

Impact and Compliance

The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Security vetting checks (SC and NPPV3) are required. Interviews are expected to be held via Microsoft Teams in September 2025.

How to Apply

For informal discussion please contact the vacancy managers at the Environment Agency (emails available in the job posting).

Eligibility and Diversity

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We also offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support people with disabilities.

Note: This role is within the Environment Agency, a Non-Departmental Public Body; it is not part of HM Civil Service. If you are applying from the Civil Service, please review status guidance in the posting.