Overview
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Job Description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
We are seeking a Manager to lead our Economic Crime Unit (ECU), which is part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The successful candidate will lead a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. This role will require you to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners and to influence at a senior level to ensure EA priorities are supported. Alongside your role in the ECU, you will support the wider organisation in continually improving the way we work and increasing understanding of the POCA legislation.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership and develop your team, including two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer.
* Lead the strategic management of financial investigations to fulfil obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
* Influence at senior levels to ensure Environment Agency priorities are recognised by enforcement partners.
* Share lessons learnt, contribute to changes in technical documentation, and advise other enforcement officers across the country.
* Support the wider organisation in improving processes and understanding POCA.
Qualifications and Experience
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team.
* Good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Experience in the law enforcement sector and understanding of the National Intelligence Model.
* Effective communication, including delivering feedback, managing performance, and building relationships with external stakeholders.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a varied workload.
* Experience identifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practices.
* Experience developing and enhancing the capability of a team and individuals within it.
Additional information
* This is a hybrid working role with flexible arrangements from home and your nearest office.
* Interviews will take place w/c 3 November 2025.
* Training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you.
Contact
Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk
Additional policy and inclusivity information
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For supplier opportunities, see government guidance on Crown Commercial Service.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications. See Civil Service guidance on the appropriate use of AI.
We are committed to equal opportunities and a diverse workforce across the communities we serve.
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