Overview

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

We are looking for an experienced investigator to join our National Investigations Team as a Senior Environmental Crime Officer. The role involves leading investigations into serious environmental crime, working with Partnership Organisations, and developing investigative teams and complex investigations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead investigations in partnership with Senior Investigation Managers and the Major Incident Room, coordinating all aspects from identifying lines of enquiry to casefile preparation and successful prosecution.
• Coordinate intelligence, raise and allocate actions, coordinate evidence gathering and interviews, and drive investigations forward.
• Manage investigations that can involve Organised Crime Groups, illegal waste exports and large-scale fraud.
• Contribute to the National Environmental Crime Unit within the National Regulation and Monitoring Team, helping to develop the team and progress investigations.

Experience and Skills

• High attention to detail, hard-working, 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 (Word, Excel, Teams).
• Knowledge of environmental crime and leading serious criminal investigations; experience in Major Incident Room operations desirable.
• Proactive, initiative-driven, able to build and develop investigation teams.
• Full driving licence; ability to travel frequently; suitability for SC and NPPV2 Vetting (to be completed within 6 months).

Role Specifics

• Hybrid working: home and Environment Agency office locations; frequent travel for meetings and operational duties.
• Responding to incidents as a central part of the role; incident role requires availability and training (may include additional payment).
• Please contact elspeth.allum@environment-agency.gov.uk for further information.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full Driving Licence
• SC and NPPV2 Vetting processes to be completed within 6 months of start.

Additional Information

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns are welcomed, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with disabilities. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses government frameworks for recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier to Crown Commercial Service, visit the government link provided in the original content.