2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJob DescriptionDo you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.RoleWe are seeking a Manager to lead our Economic Crime Unit (ECU), which is part of the National Environmental Crime Unit (NECU). The successful candidate will lead a specialist team dedicated to removing the financial benefit from criminals. As ECU Manager you will undertake varied and interesting work. You will be the strategic lead for the way we manage financial investigations ensuring we are fulfilling our obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). You’ll be proactive in your approach with a strong focus on continually improving and enhancing the way we work.You’ll manage two Team Leaders, one responsible for our Asset Denial Team and one responsible for our Money Laundering Investigation Team. You will also manage a Senior Financial Intelligence Officer. You will be expected to provide strong leadership, motivating and developing your team and managing their performance and work delivery.This role will require you to work collaboratively with internal teams such as the Investigatory Teams, Intelligence & Partnerships and Legal as well as external partners such as the Police, National Crime Agency and HMRC. You’ll be expected to influence at a senior level ensuring the Environment Agency’s priorities are supported and recognised by other external enforcement agencies.Alongside your role in the ECU, you will support the wider organisation in continually improving the way we work and increasing understanding of POCA legislation. You will share lessons learnt, input into changes to our technical documentation and provide advice to other enforcement officers across the country.The teamThe Economic Crime Unit is made up of two teams – the Asset Denial Team and the Money Laundering Investigations Team. These teams are made up of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and Crime Analysts. The unit is nationally dispersed and works with enforcement staff and partners across the country to tackle serious and complex criminality involving organised crime networks.Experience/skills RequiredYou must have exceptional leadership skills, ideally with experience in leading a dispersed team. You should have a good understanding of financial investigations and the Proceeds of Crime Act. In addition you must have experience of:Working in the law enforcement sector and an understanding of the National Intelligence ModelCommunicating effectively, 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 itContact and additional informationThis is a hybrid working role and you’ll work flexibly from home and your nearest office. There will be a requirement for travel across the country for meetings and operational duties. Incident response is a central part of what we do. You’ll be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment. Training and workplace adjustments will be available to support you.Interviews will take place w/c 3rd November 2025. For further information, please contact: Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager – emma.viner@environment-agency.gov.ukEqual OpportunityWe are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment, guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Other informationThe Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. 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