Overview
We are seeking an Intelligence Research Officer to join the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU) in a dynamic part of the Environment Agency. The Environment Agency’s ambition is to be an intelligence-led organisation, so the ability to manage intelligence professionally and in line with current guidance is essential to ensuring threat, risk and harm is appropriately assessed and managed. Environmental crime is a strategic priority, attracting high-profile attention from the public, media, national and international stakeholders. This role provides an exciting opportunity to support investigations and help prioritise and drive forward interventions to remove unlawful operators from the waste regimes.
You will help deliver our response by pro-actively developing and accessing intelligence from a range of sources to inform decision making and provide actionable intelligence products for our customers. We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. Responding to incidents is a central part of our work; you will 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 additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
Location is flexible with a mix of home and office working; travel to Birmingham and Sheffield offices may be required on occasions. Interviews are expected to be conducted via Microsoft Teams in September 2025. Note that security vetting checks (SC and NPPV3) will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from under-represented groups. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Team and role context
You will be part of our Intelligence & Partnerships department, working with intelligence professionals, providing intelligence products and assessments to support colleagues. NECU supports the Environment Agency’s enforcement community across 14 geographical areas and national services, tackling around 40,000 suspected and alleged offences each year. We help protect and improve the environment by regulating industry, ensuring compliance, and eliminating illegal activities including Organised Crime Groups.
Responsibilities
• Pro-actively develop and access intelligence from a range of sources to inform decision making
• Produce and deliver actionable intelligence products and research summaries
• Respond to incidents or provide business continuity support as required
• Represent the Environment Agency professionally with partners and communicate information clearly
• Work within incident roles and adapt to changing priorities to support colleagues and customers
Qualifications and experience
You will need to collect and evaluate data and information from a wide variety of sources to produce or inform intelligence products, and be able to prepare and deliver research summaries. You should have experience interrogating IT systems and databases, and possess an enthusiasm and curiosity for finding information. You should also:
* Have good communication skills with the ability to listen and transmit information effectively
* Be able to represent the Environment Agency professionally with a variety of partners
* Use initiative and adapt approaches when needed
* Be proficient with standard IT packages and able to retrieve information accurately
* Demonstrate good teamwork, inclusivity, and the ability to juggle administrative activities to support colleagues and customers
Additional information
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Locations
The following locations are noted: Romsey, Fordingbridge, Isle of Wight, Salisbury (England, UK). Some roles may be based in Southampton, with multiple postings in the area.
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