OverviewWe 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 managing financial investigations to ensure we fulfil our obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).You will be proactive with a strong focus on continually improving how we work. This role requires leadership across multiple teams and collaboration with internal colleagues and external partners to influence senior stakeholders and support the Environment Agency’s priorities.ResponsibilitiesLead two Team Leaders (Asset Denial Team and Money Laundering Investigation Team) and a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer. Provide strong leadership, develop your team, and manage performance and delivery.Set strategic direction for financial investigations and POCA compliance; continually improve processes and documentation.Collaborate with internal teams (Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships, Legal) and external partners (Police, National Crime Agency, HMRC); influence senior levels to align with EA priorities.Support the wider organisation by sharing lessons learned, contributing to technical documentation, and advising enforcement officers nationwide.Contribute to the ECU’s role within the organisation and help increase understanding of POCA legislation.The TeamThe Economic Crime Unit comprises two teams—the Asset Denial Team and the Money Laundering Investigations Team—consisting of 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 handles serious, complex crime related to organised networks.Experience and Skills RequiredExceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a dispersed team.Good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).Experience in: Working in the law enforcement sector and understanding the National Intelligence ModelEffective communication, including delivering feedback, managing performance, and building relationships with external stakeholdersWorking under pressure and prioritising a varied workloadIdentifying areas for improvement and leading changes to working practicesDeveloping and enhancing the capability of a team and the individuals within itAdditional InformationThis is a hybrid role; you’ll work flexibly from home and your nearest office. Travel across the country for meetings and operational duties is required. Incident response is a central part of our work; you may be on an incident role and available to respond or provide business continuity support during incidents. Training and workplace adjustments are available to support you. Interviews will take place w/c 3 November 2025. For further information, contact Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.uk.We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities. If you are applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. Details on continuity of service in local government are provided for applicants who may be eligible.The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For information on becoming a Crown Commercial Service supplier, visit the official government page.Artificial intelligence can assist with applications, but all statements must be truthful and from your own experience. If used, ensure ideas are personally authored and not plagiarised.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinance and Sales #J-18808-Ljbffr