Overview

The Environment Agency are 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 and good communication skills, with knowledge of running major investigations. You will work with Senior Investigation Managers and the Major Incident Room to lead investigations into serious environmental crimes, coordinating all aspects from identifying lines of enquiry through to casefile preparation and prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and progress investigations into the most serious and complex environmental crimes, including identifying lines of enquiry, reviewing intelligence, raising and allocating actions, coordinating evidence gathering and interviews, and preparing case files for prosecution.
• Work alongside Partnership Organisations and develop investigative teams and complex investigations.
• Travel as required; participate in incident response and provide business continuity support during incidents; respond to incidents as part of the role (may include additional pay and full training).

Qualifications

• High level of 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 communication; basic IT competency (Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams).
• Knowledge of environmental crime and the workings of a Major Incident Room; experience leading investigations and developing teams is desirable.
• Proven ability to drive and develop investigation teams; successful completion of SC and NPPV2 vetting processes within a 6 month probationary period; full driving licence.

Role specifics

This is a hybrid role with work from home and from the nearest Environment Agency Office. Frequent travel to meetings and operational duties is required. Responding to incidents is a central part of the role and you should be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support. Contact elspeth.allum@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information.

About the team and diversity

The role sits within the National Environmental Crime Unit, part of the National Regulation and Monitoring Team. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.