Overview
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.
You will be the strategic lead for the way we manage financial investigations to fulfil obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). You’ll be proactive with a focus on continual improvement.
Responsibilities
* Manage two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer.
* Provide strong leadership, motivate and develop the team, manage performance and delivery.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
* Influence at senior levels to ensure the Environment Agency priorities are recognised by enforcement agencies.
* Support the wider organisation in improving processes and POCA understanding; share lessons, contribute to technical documentation, advise enforcement officers nationwide.
* Lead the ECU teams consisting of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts; work with dispersed, national teams.
Experience / Skills Required
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team.
* Good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* Working in law enforcement and understanding the National Intelligence Model.
* Effective communication: delivering feedback, managing performance, building relationships with external stakeholders.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise a varied workload.
* Identifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practices.
* Developing and enhancing team and individual capability.
Contact and additional information
This is a hybrid working role with flexible working from home and the nearest office. Travel across the country may be required. Incident response is a central part of our work, with potential additional payment. Training and workplace adjustments available.
Interviews w/c 3 November 2025. For further information, contact Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns including job share.
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