Overview

The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome diversity and provide training, support, and equipment for new roles during a comprehensive induction. This role is for an experienced investigator to join our National Investigations Team as a Senior Environmental Crime Officer.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into the most serious and complex environmental crimes, coordinating all aspects from identifying lines of enquiry to case file preparation and prosecution.
• Work alongside Senior Investigation Managers and the Major Incident Room to drive cases forward, coordinate evidence gathering and interviews, and allocate actions.
• Handle investigations involving organised crime groups, illegal waste exports, and large-scale fraud; develop teams and complex investigations in collaboration with Partnership Organisations.
• Contribute to developing the team and the National Environmental Crime Unit within the National Regulation and Monitoring Team; participate in information sharing and process improvements.
• Respond to incidents as part of a flexible role, with incident support and training provided; be available for incident work which may include additional payment.

Experience / Skills

• High attention to detail, hardworking, and self-motivated with a strong investigative background.
• In-depth knowledge of investigative legislation such as PACE and CPIA; excellent verbal and written communication; basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Knowledge of environmental crime and experience in leading serious criminal investigations; familiarity with Major Incident Room operations is desirable.
• Ability to build and develop investigation teams; proactive, solution-focused, and able to work under pressure.
• Successful completion of SC and NPPV2 Vetting processes within a 6-month probationary period; full valid driving licence required.

Role Details

• Hybrid working: home and Environment Agency office; regular travel for meetings and operational duties.
• Additional information is available in the Additional Information Pack.
• Contact: elspeth.allum@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information.

Competencies

• Achieves Results – Provide an example of leading a complex or protracted criminal investigation and delivering a successful outcome.
• Takes Decisions and Solves Problems – Provide an example of making difficult decisions or finding alternative solutions in investigations.
• Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality – Provide an example of implementing new techniques to improve efficiency.

Role prerequisites

• Full Driving Licence.
• Eligibility considerations related to Civil Service status; information is provided in the Additional Information Pack.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing

The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. This role belongs to a Non-Departmental Public Body and participates in government frameworks for recruitment.