Overview

The Environment Agency is looking for an experienced investigator to join our National Investigations Team as a Senior Environmental Crime Officer. You will work with Senior Investigation Managers and our Major Incident Room to lead investigations into the most serious and complex environmental crimes, coordinating all aspects from lines of enquiry to casefile preparation and prosecution.

We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. You will receive training and support in a comprehensive induction, and you will be provided with the equipment required for your role. This is a hybrid role with travel to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive major investigations into serious environmental offences, including coordinating lines of enquiry, reviewing intelligence, and allocating actions.
• Coordinate evidence gathering, interviews, and casefile preparation to support prosecution.
• Work with Partnership Organisations and develop investigative teams and complex investigations.
• Attend and support incidents as part of the incident role and provide business continuity during incidents; may attract additional payment and training.
• Contribute to team development and maintain high professional standards in line with environmental crime investigations.

Experience/Skills Required

• 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 communication; basic IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams).
• Knowledge of environmental crime, leading serious criminal investigations, and workings of a Major Incident Room is desirable.
• Experience in leading and developing investigation teams; ability to drive complex investigations.
• Successful completion of SC and NPPV2 Vetting within a 6-month probationary period.
• Full driving licence is required.

Role Details

• Senior Environmental Crime Officer, National Investigations Team within the National Environmental Crime Unit.
• Location: Lincoln/Grantham area with hybrid working patterns.
• Role may involve frequent travel and incident response responsibilities.

Qualifications and Licences

• Full Driving Licence.

Additional Information

• Environment Agency is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and offers flexible working patterns and guaranteed interview for applicants with a disability meeting the minimum criteria.
• For officials applying from Civil Service backgrounds, status and continuous service may differ; contact HR with questions.
• For more information, contact the Environment Agency recruitment team as provided in the job listing.