Overview
The Environment Agency is seeking an ECU Manager to lead the Economic Crime Unit (ECU) within the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). You will head a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals, with a focus on POCA compliance and continuous improvement of our financial investigations processes.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for financial investigations and ensure compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Lead two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer; motivate, develop, and manage performance and delivery.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC); influence senior stakeholders to align with EA priorities.
* Support the wider organisation in improving practices, share lessons learnt, contribute to technical documentation, and advise enforcement officers nationwide.
* Oversee the two-team structure of the ECU, consisting of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers, and Crime Analysts; operate as a nationally dispersed team.
* Contribute to driving the organisation’s understanding of POCA and related enforcement capabilities.
Experience and Skills
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team.
* Strong understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act.
* Experience in law enforcement and an understanding of the National Intelligence Model.
* Effective communication, including delivering feedback, managing performance, and building relationships with external stakeholders.
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise a varied workload, and identify areas for improvement while leading changes to working practices.
* Experience developing and enhancing the capability of a team and individuals within it.
Role Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
Working Arrangements and Additional Information
* This is a hybrid role; you will work from home and the nearest office, with travel across the country for meetings and operational duties.
* Incident response is a central part of the role; you may be required to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during incidents (an additional payment may apply).
* Training and workplace adjustments are available to support you.
* Interviews are planned for the week commencing 3 November 2025.
* For further information, contact Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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