Overview
We are seeking a Manager to lead the Environment Agency's Economic Crime Unit (ECU) within the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The successful candidate will lead a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. The role supports POCA obligations and enhances how we work.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for financial investigations and ensure compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Manage two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer.
* Motivate, develop and manage performance of the ECU team.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
* Influence senior stakeholders to align Environment Agency priorities with external enforcement agencies.
* Contribute to wider Organisation improvements and POCA understanding; share lessons, contribute to technical documentation, advise officers nationwide.
Experience/skills Required
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team; strong understanding of financial investigations and POCA.
* 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.
* Experience identifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practices.
* Experience developing and enhancing the capability of a team and individuals.
Additional information
* Hybrid working; travel across the country for meetings and operational duties; incident response role may be required with potential additional payment.
* Training and workplace adjustments available.
* Interviews w/c 3 November 2025.
* Contact: Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk
Equality and inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, flexible working including job share, and a Guaranteed Interview Policy for eligible applicants with disabilities.
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