Overview
The Environment Agency is looking for an ECU Manager to lead the Economic Crime Unit (ECU) within the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The ECU is dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals and protecting the environment by strengthening financial investigations under POCA. This is a leadership role with a focus on continual improvement and cross–agency collaboration.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership for two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer.
* Lead the strategic delivery of financial investigations to ensure compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Foster collaboration with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
* Influence at senior levels to ensure the Environment Agency’s priorities are understood and supported by external enforcement agencies.
* Contribute to the wider organisation by sharing lessons learnt, updating technical documentation, and advising enforcement officers nationwide.
* Support continuous improvement and development of team capability and individual performance.
Team and Environment
The Economic Crime Unit comprises two teams—Asset Denial and Money Laundering Investigations—and includes Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers, and Crime Analysts. The unit is nationally dispersed and engages with enforcement staff and partners across the country to tackle serious and complex criminality.
Experience / Skills Required
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team.
* Good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Experience in:
* Working in the law enforcement sector and understanding the National Intelligence Model.
* Communicating effectively, including delivering feedback, managing performance, and building relationships with external stakeholders.
* Working under pressure and prioritising a varied workload.
* Identifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practices.
* Developing and enhancing the capability of a team and the individuals within it.
Contact and Additional Information
This is a hybrid role with flexible working from home and your nearest office. Travel across the country for meetings and operational duties is required. Incident response is a central part of the role, with potential for additional payment. Training and workplace adjustments are available to support you. Interviews will take place w/c 3 November 2025.
For further information, please contact: Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk
Candidate Competencies
* Leads People
* Develops People
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
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