Overview

Job Description

The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value diversity and aim to create an environment that benefits staff, communities and the environment. Everyone starting in a new role will receive comprehensive induction, training and support, including equipment required for the role.

The Environment Agency is looking for an experienced investigator to join our National Investigations Team as a Senior Environmental Crime Officer. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a strong investigative background, good communication skills and a solid working knowledge of major investigations. Experience of working with Partnership Organisations and leading, driving and developing investigative teams and complex investigations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into serious and complex environmental crimes alongside Senior Investigation Managers and the Major Incident Room.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of investigations: identifying lines of enquiry, reviewing intelligence, raising and allocating actions, coordinating evidence gathering and interviews, preparing case files and supporting prosecution.
• Work on investigations that may involve Organised Crime Groups, illegal waste exports and large-scale fraud.
• Develop the team and contribute to the progression of investigations within the National Environmental Crime Unit.

Qualifications and Experience

• High attention to detail, hard-working and self-motivated with a strong investigative background.
• In-depth knowledge of investigative legislation such as PACE and CPIA; excellent verbal and written skills; basic IT competency (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Knowledge of environmental crime, experience in leading serious criminal investigations and familiarity with a Major Incident Room are desirable.
• Experience in driving, using initiative to find solutions and building/developing investigation teams is beneficial.
• Successful completion of SC and NPPV2 Vetting processes is required within a 6-month probationary period; a full driving licence is required.

Role specifics

• This is a hybrid role with work from home and from your nearest Environment Agency Office; frequent travel for meetings and operational duties.
• Responding to incidents is a central part of the role; you must be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support. Additional payments, training and workplace adjustments may be provided to support this role.
• Please refer to the Additional Information Pack for further details on the role and contact elspeth.allum@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information.

Licensing and eligibility

• Full Driving Licence is required.
• We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share; please indicate any preferred working arrangements on your application.
• We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability; we guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
• The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body; we use Central Government frameworks for recruitment. If you wish to become a supplier on these frameworks, information is available on GOV.UK.