Overview

Investigation and Disruption Team - Investigation Support Officer (Reg Officer 1) - 31623

The role sits within the Investigation and Disruption Team in the Environmental Markets & Regulation (EM&R) department—a national team with officers across England. The department ensures companies manage waste responsibly by enforcing the “right waste, right place” principle. You’ll support compliance and enforcement efforts, contributing to England’s circular economy. The Environment Agency embraces diversity and inclusion and supports flexible working, including job shares.

Responsibilities

• Obtain witness statements and help plan and conduct interviews under caution (PACE 1984).
• Support complex or hostile interviews and compile case files for legal teams.
• Analyse complex data to inform regulatory decisions.
• Handle sensitive information in line with data protection laws.
• Maintain exhibit integrity and assist with material disclosure.
• Conduct audits and enforcement work, both in the field and remotely.
• Support enforcement responses, prosecutions, and prevention and disruption techniques to deter criminal behaviour.
• Be comfortable working in a dispersed team with hybrid office and home working arrangements.
• Be prepared for regular travel for enforcement activities and training (York, Sheffield, Birmingham and Bristol).
• Incident response is a key part of the role and may include additional pay after training and support.

Experience/Qualifications

• Experience in an investigatory or regulatory role is desirable.
• Understanding of intelligence and how to interpret and use it appropriately.
• Sound knowledge of Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (1996) and Police & Criminal Evidence Act (1984) is desirable.
• Confident communicator who can convey information clearly.
• Experience obtaining witness statements, disclosure, handling exhibits, and knowledge of RIPA (2000) is desirable.
• Excellent influencing skills and ability to develop good relations in complex environments.
• Great teamwork to support colleagues and achieve common goals.
• Experience producing accurate reports; data collation, analysis and interpretation using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple demands on time in a prioritised manner to deliver outcomes.
• Full UK Driving License is a requirement for this role.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

We offer an attractive benefits package including a fantastic pension scheme, competitive salary, flexible working, and a starting annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).

We operate a hybrid working approach (office and home working) with regular travel for enforcement activities and training.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

Additional Information

Interviews are expected to take place face to face in October. Successful candidates will need to complete Security Check (SC) vetting before appointment. We may use the outcomes from this recruitment for future vacancies within the next 6 months.

For an informal discussion please contact Jonathon.wilkinson@environment-agency.gov.uk or Phil.Rolfe@environment-agency.gov.uk.