Overview
The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We seek diversity, embrace it and live it for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and provided with training, support and the equipment required for the role as part of a comprehensive induction.
The Environment Agency is looking for an experienced investigator to join our National Investigations Team as a Senior Environmental Crime Officer. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a strong investigative background, good communication skills and a sound working knowledge of all aspects of running a major investigation. Experience of working with Partnership Organisations and of leading, driving and developing investigative teams and complex investigations is desirable.
Role and responsibilities
You will work alongside our Senior Investigation Managers and our Major Incident Room to lead investigations into the most serious and complex environmental crimes. You will use your knowledge and experience to drive these cases forward by coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the investigations, including:
* Identifying lines of enquiry
* Reviewing intelligence
* Raising and allocating actions
* Coordinating evidence gathering and interviews
* Preparing casefiles and contributing to successful prosecutions
Investigations can be complex and varied, often involving Organised Crime Groups, illegal waste exports and large-scale fraud. This role provides an opportunity to apply relevant investigative experience to serious environmental crime.
The role sits within the National Environmental Crime Unit, part of the National Regulation and Monitoring Team. The National Investigations Team is a nationally dispersed group of investigators focused on bringing the most serious environmental offenders to justice. You will help lead, coordinate and progress investigations and contribute to developing the team. Please refer to the Additional Information Pack for further details.
Experience and qualifications
* High level of attention to detail, hard-working and self-motivated with a strong investigative background
* In-depth knowledge of investigative legislation such as PACE and CPIA
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Basic IT competency (Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams)
* Knowledge of environmental crime, leading serious criminal investigations and workings of a Major Incident Room is desirable
* Experience in driving and developing investigation teams; ability to use initiative to find solutions
* Successful completion of SC and NPPV2 vetting is required within a 6-month probationary period
* Full UK driving licence is required
Working pattern and location
This is a hybrid role with flexible working from home and your nearest Environment Agency Office. Travel for meetings and operational duties is required. Responding to incidents is a central part of the role, and you may be required to assume an incident role or support business continuity during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and workplace adjustments will be provided to support you.
For further information, please contact elspeth.allum@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competencies
* Achieves Results
Provide an example where you led a complex or protracted criminal investigation and described how you managed and coordinated it to deliver a successful outcome.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Provide an example where you led an investigation requiring difficult decisions or alternative solutions to overcome unforeseen problems, including challenges faced and how they were addressed.
* Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Provide an example where you implemented a new technique or way of working that improved efficiency across your team or organisation, including drivers and benefits.
Role requirements and policies
* Full Driving Licence
* If applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant upon appointment
* We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share; indicate your preferred arrangements on your application
* Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability
* We operate under Central Government frameworks for external recruitment; see guidance for becoming a supplier if applicable
Location and dates
Dartford, England, United Kingdom; Essex, England, United Kingdom. This listing reflects recent postings and is not a guarantee of current openings.
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