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 with equal opportunities for everyone. Flexible working patterns are welcome for all vacancies, including job share.
We are seeking a Manager to lead our 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
* Be the strategic lead for the management of financial investigations to fulfil obligations under POCA (Proceeds of Crime Act).
* Provide strong leadership, motivating and developing your team and managing performance and work delivery.
* Manage two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
* Influence at a senior level to ensure EA priorities are supported and recognised by other enforcement agencies.
* Support the wider organisation in improving processes and understanding POCA, share lessons learned, contribute to technical documentation, and advise other enforcement officers nationwide.
* Contribute to the Economic Crime Unit’s work, which comprises two teams: Asset Denial and Money Laundering Investigations (financial investigators, financial intelligence officers, and crime analysts) and operates nationally with dispersed teams.
Experience / Skills Required
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience in leading a dispersed team.
* Good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act.
* Experience in:
o Working in the law enforcement sector and understanding the National Intelligence Model
o Effective communication, including delivering feedback, managing performance, and building relationships with external stakeholders
o Working under pressure and prioritising a varied workload
o Identifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practices
o Developing and enhancing the capability of a team and individuals
Contact and Additional Information
* This is a hybrid role with flexible working from home and your nearest office.
* 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 provided.
* Interviews will take place w/c 3rd November 2025. For more information, contact Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence Framework
Competence 1 — Leads People
Please provide an example of where you have led and inspired your team to perform in the face of changing business priorities or ways of working.
Competence 2 — Develops People
Please provide an example of addressing a complex staff issue to improve performance of an individual or the team.
Competence 3 — Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Please provide an example of leading a piece of work to overcome challenges and achieve an outcome with support from partner agencies.
Notes If you are applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. You may have eligibility considerations for continuous service depending on prior roles. Consult your HR team if unsure.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please indicate your preferred working arrangements on your application. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
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