Job Overview
Join our new Water Industry Enforcement team and take the lead in addressing serious environmental issues in the water industry. Working under the guidance of a Senior Environmental Crime Officer, you will investigate, gather and analyse evidence, and deliver enforcement actions that empower the Environment Agency to act against under‑performing sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Investigate environmental offences, including supporting site inspections and gathering evidence.
* Analyse data and materials from site inspections to identify potential offences.
* Write and collect witness statements.
* Exhibit evidence and conduct interviews under caution with suspected offenders.
* Take clear ownership of cases and progress them from referral through to outcome, including identifying appropriate governance, escalation or enforcement routes.
* Adapt proactively to changing business needs, priorities and emerging risks, reprioritising work to support team and organisational objectives.
* Prepare case files and disclosure schedules in line with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act Code of Practice.
* Use digital case management and evidence systems confidently to accurately record case progression, decisions taken and evidential rationale.
* Collaborate effectively across multiple teams to support prioritisation, resource allocation and delivery within shared workloads.
* Provide evidence in court when required.
* Liaise with other agencies and local authorities.
* Complete relevant training in water industry regulation and be able to identify offences and impacts accurately.
Essential Qualifications
* Experience in an investigatory or regulatory role with knowledge of evidence collection and production of case files.
* Experience of working with customers.
* Full UK driving licence; role requires travel and occasional overnight stays.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with confidence in verbal and written communication.
* Methodical approach, attention to detail, resilience, flexibility and professionalism in challenging situations.
Desirable Qualifications
* An understanding of environmental legislation, including the Environmental Permitting Regulations and Environment Act.
* Working knowledge of investigative legislation, for example the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act.
* Knowledge of corporate investigations.
* Experience of proactively establishing good working relationships with colleagues and/or external partners.
Working Location
You may work from any of the following offices: Farnham, Wallingford, London Abbey Wood or Welwyn Garden City.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact regulationresourcing@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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