Overview
We are seeking a Manager to lead our Economic Crime Unit (ECU), which is part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The ECU is a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. You will be the strategic lead for the way we manage financial investigations and ensure we fulfil our obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). The Environment Agency is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job share.
Responsibilities
* Lead the ECU and manage two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer.
* Provide strong leadership, motivate and develop your team, and manage performance and work delivery.
* Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC).
* Influence at a senior level to ensure the Environment Agency’s priorities are supported and recognised by external enforcement agencies.
* Support the wider organisation in improving ways of working and increasing understanding of POCA; share lessons learnt and advise other enforcement officers.
* Work with the two ECU teams, and understand the broader team of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts.
* Travel across the country for meetings and operational duties; incident response is a central part of the role and may attract additional payment.
Experience and Skills / Qualifications
* Exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience in leading a dispersed team.
* Strong understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
* 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 its individuals.
Team
The Economic Crime Unit is made up of two teams – the Asset Denial Team and the Money Laundering Investigations Team. These teams include Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts. The ECU is a nationally dispersed team working with enforcement staff and partners across the country and deals with serious and complex criminality involving organised crime networks.
Contact and Additional Information
This is a hybrid working role; you’ll work flexibly from home and your nearest office. Travel across the country for meetings and duties is required. Incident response is a central part of the role, and you may be active in incident response or business continuity. Training and workplace adjustments are available to support you. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 3 November 2025. For further information, please contact Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk.
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please include your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
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