Overview

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don''t just talk about diversity, we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all of the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.This role is for an experienced investigator to join our National Investigations Team as a Senior Environmental Crime Officer. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a strong investigative background, good communication skills and a sound working knowledge of all aspects of running a major investigation. Experience of working alongside Partnership Organisations and of leading, driving and developing both investigative teams and complex investigations would also be desirable.Responsibilities

Lead investigations into the most serious and complex environmental crimes, working alongside Senior Investigation Managers and the Major Incident Room.Coordinate and oversee all aspects of investigations: identifying lines of enquiry, reviewing intelligence, raising and allocating actions, coordinating evidence gathering and interviews, and preparing case files for prosecution.Drive cases forward by managing timelines, evidence, and collaboration with partner organisations; handle investigations involving Organised Crime Groups, illegal waste exports and large-scale fraud.Help develop the team and contribute to the progression of investigations across the National Environmental Crime Unit within the National Regulation and Monitoring Team.Qualifications and experience

High level of attention to detail, hard-working and self-motivated with a strong investigative background.In-depth knowledge of investigative legislation such as PACE and CPIA; excellent verbal and written skills; basic IT competency (Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams).Knowledge of environmental crime, leading on serious criminal investigations and workings of a Major Incident Room is desirable.Experience in building and developing investigation teams; ability to drive and initiate solutions.Successful completion of both SC and NPPV2 Vetting processes within the 6-month probationary period.Full driving licence is required.Role details

Hybrid working: work from home and nearest Environment Agency Office; frequent travel for meetings and operational duties.Responding to incidents is a central part of the role; incident role training and full workplace adjustments provided.Please refer to the Additional Information Pack for further details and contact elspeth.allum@environment-agency.gov.uk for more information.Team and environment

This role sits within the National Environmental Crime Unit, part of the National Regulation and Monitoring Team. The National Investigations Team is a nationally dispersed group of Investigators focused on bringing serious environmental offenders to justice.Competencies include managing complex investigations, decisive problem-solving, and driving efficiency and quality improvements. Examples may be requested during the application process to illustrate these capabilities.Legal and diversity notices

We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing, and encourage you to include any preferred working arrangements in your application. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and eligibility for continuous service may vary depending on prior roles. For applicants with local government experience or other listed bodies, continuous service may be possible for redundancy calculations. If unsure, contact your HR Team. We also participate in government procurement frameworks and cannot engage with external recruitment by post, email or phone calls outside approved channels.London, England, United Kingdom

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