Overview
We are seeking a Manager to lead the Economic Crime Unit (ECU), part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The ECU is a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. The role is hybrid, with flexible working from home and the nearest office, and some travel across the country for meetings and operational duties. Incident response is a central part of the role, and you may be required to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident (this may attract an additional payment).
The Environment Agency is committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share.
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.
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra and is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment needs.
Responsibilities
* Lead the ECU, including two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer, providing strong leadership, development, performance management and delivery oversight.
* Serve as the strategic lead for managing financial investigations to meet obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA); continuously improve and enhance working practices.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC), and influence senior level stakeholders to align EA priorities with external enforcement efforts.
* Support the wider organisation in improving ways of working and understanding POCA; share lessons learned and contribute to changes in technical documentation; advise enforcement officers nationwide.
* Lead, motivate and develop your dispersed team of investigators and analysts, and ensure effective control of workload and performance.
* Ensure the Economic Crime Unit, comprising the Asset Denial and Money Laundering Investigations Teams, effectively deals with serious and complex criminality involving organised networks.
Qualifications and Experience
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience in leading a dispersed team; good understanding of financial investigations and 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; capability development for teams and individuals.
Other Information
* This is a hybrid role; travel across the country for meetings and operational duties is required.
* Incidents response is central; availability to respond or provide continuity support may be required and could attract an additional payment.
* Training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements and job sharing; please indicate preferred working arrangements on your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
* We are not part of HM Civil Service; continuous service may have different applicability depending on previous employment; contact your HR Team if unsure.
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