Overview
We are seeking a Manager to lead the Environment Agency's Economic Crime Unit (ECU), part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The ECU is a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. The successful candidate will lead a dispersed, senior team and drive improvements in financial investigations and POCA compliance.
Note: This is a hybrid role with travel across the country for meetings and operational duties. Incident response may be required and could attract additional payment. Training and workplace adjustments will be available.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for the ECU and overall management of financial investigations to ensure obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) are fulfilled.
* Lead and develop the ECU, including two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer; motivate, develop talent, 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 EA priorities with external enforcement actions.
* Support the wider organisation in improving practices related to POCA, share lessons learned, contribute to changes in technical documentation, and advise other enforcement officers nationwide.
* Ensure the ECU and the EA maintain high standards of operation, continuous improvement, and effective cross-agency coordination for complex criminal cases.
Experience and qualifications
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team.
* Strong understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Experience in: working in the law enforcement sector with knowledge of the National Intelligence Model; effective communication including delivering feedback, managing performance, and building relationships with external stakeholders; working under pressure and prioritising a varied workload; identifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practices; developing and enhancing team capability.
Other information
* This is a hybrid working role; travel across the country for meetings and operational duties is required. Incident response may be necessary and available to support during incidents, potentially with additional pay.
* Interviews will take place w/c 3rd November 2025. For further information, contact: Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. There is a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
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