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Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team in the fight to tackle serious and organised crime in the UK waste industry. In this Senior Environmental Crime Officer role, as the Lead Responsible Officer, you would be responsible for disrupting and dismantling organised crime groups using a 4P approach. You will work with subject matter specialists and partner agencies to achieve this, and chair multi-agency meetings to drive disruption.
This is a challenging and varied role. You will conduct multi-agency operations, gather evidence, undertake overt and covert investigations, prepare case files for court, and challenge permit applications. The role also involves delivering interventions to prevent, disrupt, and enforce against those engaged in serious and organised crime.
The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome diversity, embrace it, and support all staff with training and equipment during their induction. As part of your role, you will be provided with all necessary equipment.
This is a national role requiring regular pre-planned travel and occasional overnight stays. The main enforcement hub is in Birmingham, which you may need to attend periodically to maintain visibility, develop investigations, or attend meetings.
The Team
The Joint Unit for Waste Crime (JUWC) is a multi-agency taskforce working in partnership to tackle waste crime across the UK. The unit comprises 11 enforcement agencies and 2 industry partners. For more information, visit our website or LinkedIn.
Experience/Skills Required
Essential:
* Background in environmental regulation, enforcement, or investigations, with experience working with partner organizations such as police or local authorities.
* Experience handling sensitive intelligence products and knowledge of relevant legislation.
* A full UK driver’s license.
* Vetting for SC Security Clearance and NPPV2.
Desirable:
* Experience in an intelligence-led environment and communication with legal and enforcement partners.
* Knowledge of legislation related to criminal waste investigations, such as Environmental Permitting Regulations, Environment Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act, etc.
Additional Information
Two posts are available. The role is hybrid, based at your local Environment Agency office. All new hires will undergo training and participate in incident response duties. Interviews are scheduled for late July 2025. Applications are assessed via competency questions, and informal discussions can be arranged with Kev Knight at JUWC@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competencies
* Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement: Uses intelligence to detect illegal activities and takes enforcement actions.
* Achieves Results: Sets and meets high standards, organizes tasks efficiently.
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Finds and implements solutions through effective analysis.
* Influences and Persuades Others: Effectively presents cases to gain support and cooperation.
Role-specific License Requirements
Driving license required. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment does not include civil service benefits. Applicants from local government or similar bodies may retain certain employment rights.
We promote diversity and flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria. For more info on procurement, visit Crown Commercial Service.
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