Overview
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
We are seeking a Manager to lead our Economic Crime Unit (ECU), which is part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The successful candidate will lead a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. You will undertake varied and interesting work and act as the strategic lead for how we manage financial investigations, ensuring compliance with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). You will proactively improve and enhance our ways of working.
Responsibilities
* Lead two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer, providing strong leadership, motivation, development, and performance management for the team.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC) to influence senior stakeholders and ensure Environment Agency priorities are recognised by enforcement agencies.
* Support the wider organisation in continually improving processes and increasing understanding of POCA; share lessons learnt and contribute to changes in technical documentation; advise enforcement officers nationally.
* Contribute to the team structure: the ECU comprises the Asset Denial Team and the Money Laundering Investigations Team, made up of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts.
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 Communicating effectively 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 the individuals within it
Contact and additional information
This is a hybrid working role; you’ll work flexibly from home and your nearest office. There will be travel across the country for meetings and operational duties. Incident response is a central part of what we do. You may be required to have an incident role and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident (this may attract an additional payment). Training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you.
Interviews will take place w/c 3rd November 2025.
For further information, please contact: Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share; please include your preferred working arrangements in your application. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body. We use Central Government frameworks/contracts for external recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, see gov.uk linked information.
Artificial intelligence use: AI can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and from your own experience. If plagiarism is identified, applications may be withdrawn. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
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