Overview
We are seeking a Manager to lead our Economic Crime Unit (ECU), part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The ECU focuses on removing the financial benefit from criminals and is made up of two teams: Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigations Team.
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for financial investigations, ensure compliance with POCA, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including the Police, National Crime Agency and HMRC. You will also support the wider organisation in improving processes and increasing understanding of POCA, sharing lessons learned and advising enforcement officers nationally.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership and manage two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer.
* Set strategic direction for financial investigations and ensure compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
* Influence senior stakeholders to align Environment Agency priorities with external enforcement agencies.
* Share lessons learned, contribute to changes in technical documentation, and advise other enforcement officers across the country.
* Support the wider organisation in improving ways of working and understanding POCA.
Team and Environment
The ECU is nationally dispersed and deals with serious and complex criminality related to organised crime networks. The unit comprises Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts.
Experience and Skills (Qualifications)
* 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 following areas:
* Working in the law enforcement sector with 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
* Ability to identify areas for improvement and lead changes to working practices
* Experience in developing and enhancing the capability of a team and individuals
Contact and Additional Information
This is a hybrid role with flexible work 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, and participation may attract additional payments. Training and workplace adjustments are available to support you.
Interviews will take place w/c 3 November 2025. For more information, contact Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcome. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. Please visit the Crown Commercial Service site for information on becoming a supplier.
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