Overview

Water Industry Intelligence Officer - 31859

We are seeking Intelligence Officers 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 international attention. The main purpose of the Intelligence Officer is to provide expertise through the development and use of intelligence and intelligence products to assist decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level.

You’ll play a vital role in shaping intelligence-led compliance & enforcement, support investigations, develop intelligence and deliver products that influence decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels. You will use data and information management skills to achieve results, briefing investigators and regulatory officers and collaborating with partners to protect the environment.

You’ll collaborate across teams, advocate for intelligence-led approaches and help build a joined-up strategy for regulation, compliance and enforcement. This is a high-profile, purpose-driven mission with flexible working patterns available; please include any information about your preferred working arrangements on your application.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise through development and use of intelligence products to assist strategic, tactical and operational decision-making.
• Support investigations and regulatory activities; deliver intelligence-led products to influence decisions.
• Use data and information management skills to achieve results; brief investigators and regulatory officers; collaborate with partners.
• Advocate for intelligence-led approaches and help build a joined-up strategy for regulation, compliance and enforcement.
• Respond to incidents as part of the role, with additional payment, training and alternative working arrangements as required.
• Contribute to National Intelligence Model outputs and ensure outputs are impactful, relevant and aligned with customer and enforcement needs.

Working arrangements and location

Location is flexible with hybrid working; travel to the Birmingham office and other locations will be required on occasions.

We are committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve and welcome applications from under-represented groups. Security vetting checks (SC and NPPV3) will be required. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and environmental protection; further information is in the candidate pack.

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 identify intelligence gaps, assess risk, and direct resources where needed; build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Desire to contribute to a purpose-driven mission and tackle environmental crime.

Competencies and application notes

• Influences and Persuades Others: provide example of challenging an intelligence product and overcoming it.
• Communicates Effectively: influence decision makers to understand risk and articulate risks and proposed actions.
• Focuses on Customers and Partners: use intelligence to aid investigations and support investigators.

Note: If applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and would not be a Crown Servant in appointment. Some continuity of service considerations apply for local government employees under the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999. If unsure, contact your HR Team.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share; include any information about your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. Availability of direct engagement with the market by post, email or phone is limited. For supplier opportunities on Crown Commercial Service frameworks, visit gov.uk.

Contact

For further details, contact Will Bywater at William.bywater@environment-agency.gov.uk.