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Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team in the fight to tackle serious and organised crime in the UK waste industry. In this Senior Environmental Crime Officer role, as the Lead Responsible Officer, you would be responsible and accountable for disrupting and dismantling organised crime groups using a 4P approach. You will work with subject matter specialists and partner agencies to achieve this, and chair multi-agency meetings to drive disruption.
This is a challenging & varied role. You will be conducting multi-agency operations, gathering evidence, undertaking overt and covert investigations, preparing case files for court, and challenging permit applications. This also includes delivering interventions to prevent, disrupt, and enforce against those engaged in serious and organised crime.
The Environment Agency is fully committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We value diversity and provide training and support for new starters, including all necessary equipment.
As this is a national role, regular pre-planned travel and occasional overnight stays are expected. The main enforcement hub is in Birmingham, where you will need to attend occasionally for investigations or meetings.
The Joint Unit for Waste Crime (JUWC) is a multi-agency taskforce working in partnership to tackle waste crime. It comprises 11 enforcement organizations and 2 industry partners. For more information, visit our website or LinkedIn.
Experience/Skills Required
Essential: Background in environmental regulation, enforcement, or investigation; experience working with police, local authorities, or government agencies; handling sensitive intelligence; knowledge of relevant legislation; full UK driving license; ability to obtain SC Security Clearance and NPPV2 vetting.
Desirable: Experience in an intelligence-led environment; communication skills with legal and enforcement partners; knowledge of legislation such as Environmental Permitting Regulations, Environment Act, PACE, CPIA, RIPA.
Contact and Additional Information
Two posts available. Hybrid role with base in your local Environment Agency office. Training and incident response duties are part of the role. Interviews scheduled for late July 2025. For informal discussions, contact Kev Knight at JUWC@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competencies:
* Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement: Use intelligence to detect illegal activities and carry out enforcement actions. Provide an example of leading a complex investigation.
* Achieves Results: Set and meet targets, organize resources, and lead projects involving partner agencies. Provide an example of overcoming challenges.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Analyze information, develop alternatives, and make timely decisions. Share an example of innovative disruption of crime.
* Influences and Persuades Others: Present cases convincingly to gain support. Provide an example of influencing others for project success.
Role-specific license requirement: Driving License.
We welcome flexible working and support applications from disabled candidates through our Guaranteed Interview Policy. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses government frameworks for recruitment.
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