Overview

We are seeking Crime Analysts to join the EA’s National Environmental Crime Unit supporting the Water Industry Intelligence Team. Water Industry offending is a high-profile Strategic Priority for the EA, attracting attention from the public, media, national and international stakeholders. The main purpose of the Crime Analyst is to provide expertise through the development and use of analytical products to assist decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level. As a Crime Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in shaping intelligence-led compliance & enforcement, support investigations, produce threat assessments and deliver analytical products that influence decisions at all levels. From briefing investigators and regulatory officers to preparing court-ready evidence, your work will directly impact how we protect our environment.

Note: Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

The Team

The Water Industry Intelligence Team supports EA in becoming intelligence-led, delivering high-quality National Intelligence Model products to inform strategic, tactical, and operational decisions. We bring together diverse expertise and work closely with stakeholders to build a unified response to water industry offending. We are committed to professionalism and responsiveness, and continually refine our approach to ensure our outputs are impactful, relevant and aligned with the needs of our customers and the wider compliance & enforcement community.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise through development and use of analytical products to assist decision making at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Support investigations and deliver analytical products that influence decisions at all levels.
• Brief investigators and regulatory officers and prepare court-ready evidence.
• Collaborate across teams and advocate for intelligence-led approaches to solving problems.
• Build a joined-up strategy for regulation, compliance and enforcement using data and information management skills.
• Identify intelligence gaps, assess risk, and help direct resources where they’re needed most.
• Respond to incidents as part of the role and provide business continuity support when required.

Experience/Skills Required

• Experience of working in an intelligence or regulatory environment is essential.
• Ability to handle sensitive information, use intelligence systems confidently, and produce high-quality products that inform decision-making.
• Strong communication, attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Ability to work with internal teams and external stakeholders to shape intelligence-led approaches.

Additional Details

• Location is flexible with hybrid working; travel to Birmingham and other locations may be required on occasions.
• Security vetting checks (SC and NPPV3) are required.
• Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment.

Application Process

• Applications are assessed blind using competency questions.
• In case of high volumes, an initial sift using the lead capability may be conducted; successful candidates proceed to a full sift.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria.

Contact For more information, please contact Kate McMahon at Kate.Mcmahon@environment-agency.gov.uk.