Overview

We are seeking an Intelligence Research Officer to join the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The Environment Agency aims to be an intelligence-led organisation; the role involves managing intelligence professionally, informing decisions, and producing actionable intelligence for customers. Environmental crime is a strategic priority, with investigations to remove unlawful operators from waste regimes. The role supports investigations and helps prioritise interventions. Location is flexible with a mix of home and office working; travel to Birmingham and Sheffield offices will be required on occasions. Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams in September 2025.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively develop and access intelligence from a range of sources to inform decision making.
• Produce and provide actionable intelligence products for customers and colleagues.
• Respond to incidents as part of duties, with the possibility of an incident role requiring training and additional arrangements.
• Support the Environment Agency’s enforcement community across 14 geographical areas and national services.
• Contribute to investigations and help prioritise interventions to remove unlawful operators from the waste regimes.
• Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders, representing the Environment Agency professionally.
• Balance multiple tasks and administrative activities to support colleagues and customers.

Experience/Skills / Qualifications

• Experience collecting and evaluating data from a wide variety of sources to inform intelligence products; able to interrogate IT systems and databases. Enthusiasm and curiosity for finding information are essential.
• Good communication skills; able to listen and transmit information effectively.
• Ability to use standard IT packages and retrieve information accurately.
• Ability to work with initiative and adapt approach as needed; strong teamworking and an inclusive approach.
• Comfort working in a dispersed team; flexible working patterns including job share are welcome.
• Desirable: experience delivering research summaries and intelligence products for decision-making.

Other Requirements / Conditions

• Security vetting checks (SC and NPPV3) will be required.
• Note: If applying from Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; continuous service eligibility may differ. Guidance available from your HR Team.
• Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability whose application meets minimum criteria.
• We welcome applications from groups under-represented across our workforce and encourage flexible working arrangements on applications.
• Contact: vacancy manager (pete.booth@environment-agency.gov.uk or sam.morrison@environment-agency.gov.uk) for informal discussions.