Environment Agency
Job Title: Senior Environmental Crime Officer
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, 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 given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced investigator to join our National Investigations Team. You will work with our Senior Investigation Managers and the Major Incident Room to lead investigations into the most serious and complex environmental crimes. You will coordinate and oversee all aspects of investigations—from identifying lines of enquiry, reviewing intelligence, raising and allocating actions, coordinating evidence gathering and interviews, to casefile preparation and prosecution.
The role involves investigations that can be complex and may involve Organised Crime Groups, illegal waste exports and large-scale fraud. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with relevant investigative experience to work in the arena of serious environmental crime.
The team
This 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 serious environmental offenders to justice. Your skills will help lead, coordinate and progress investigations and develop the team. See the Additional Information Pack for further details.
Experience/skills required
* High attention to detail, hard-working, 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, experience leading serious criminal investigations and familiarity with Major Incident Rooms would be desirable.
* Experience in driving and developing investigation teams; ability to use initiative to find solutions.
* Successful completion of SC and NPPV2 Vetting processes within a 6-month probationary period.
* Full driving licence required.
Role responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate complex investigations into serious environmental crimes.
* Identify lines of enquiry, review intelligence, raise and allocate actions, coordinate evidence gathering and interviews.
* Prepare casefiles and support prosecution efforts.
* Collaborate with Partnership Organisations and contribute to developing investigative teams and processes.
Role specifics
* This is a hybrid role, with flexible working from home and near Environment Agency offices. Frequent travel for meetings and operational duties is required. Respond to incidents as part of the role, with training and workplace adjustments provided as needed.
* Information on the role is available in the Additional Information Pack.
Competencies (examples to provide)
* Achieves Results — provide an example of leading a complex or protracted investigation and delivering a successful outcome.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems — provide an example of making difficult decisions and overcoming obstacles in an investigation.
* Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality — provide an example of implementing a new technique or way of working that improved efficiency.
Other information
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include any information on preferred working arrangements in your application.
* Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
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