Overview
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? The Environment Agency is committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share.
We are seeking a Manager to lead the Economic Crime Unit (ECU), part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The successful candidate will lead a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for managing financial investigations to fulfil obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Lead and develop two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer; motivate performance and manage delivery.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC) to influence senior stakeholders and align external enforcement priorities with Environment Agency goals.
* Support the wider organisation in improving working practices and increasing understanding of POCA; share lessons learned and advise other enforcement officers.
* Oversee the two teams of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts as part of a nationally dispersed unit.
* Engage in incident response activities as required, including travel, and participate in training and workplace adjustments as needed.
Experience / Skills Required
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team.
* Good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act.
* Experience working in law enforcement and 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 developing and enhancing the capability of a team and the individuals within it.
Competencies
* Leads People: Provide an example of leading and inspiring a team through change.
* Develops People: Provide an example of handling a complex staff issue to improve performance.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Provide an example of leading work requiring collaboration with partner agencies.
Additional Information
* This is a hybrid role; travel across the country for meetings and duties may be required. Incident response can attract additional payment. Training and workplace adjustments are available.
* Interviews will take place w/c 3 November 2025. For more information, contact Emma Viner at emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk.
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is available for eligible applicants with a disability.
* The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; eligibility for continuous service may vary for local government staff. Please consult your HR team if unsure of status.
* We utilise Central Government frameworks for external recruitment and may require you to be a supplier through Crown Commercial Service if applicable.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism or misrepresentation may lead to withdrawal of your application.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
Penrith, England, United Kingdom – 4 hours ago
Contact: Environment Agency recruitment team
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