Enforcement Officer; Disclosure

Job Description

The role of a Disclosure Officer is critical to the ability of the Environment Agency to conduct robust investigations into criminal activity associated with environmental offending. As part of the Yorkshire Area Enforcement Team, you will perform a key role on serious and significant environmental crime cases in compliance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and related legislation and guidance.

You will be the principal disclosure officer on specific cases, working closely with investigating officers and our legal services department, building and maintaining strong working relationships across a wide spectrum to provide the best possible service.

You will be part of our Yorkshire Area Enforcement Team, which specialises in tackling serious environmental crime. In addition to our focus on criminal activity within the waste sector, we lead investigations into other environmental offences, collaborating with other Area Teams and the National Environmental Crime Unit, as well as external enforcement partners to ensure a coordinated and robust approach to environmental protection.

• Knowledge and experience of performing the role of Principal Disclosure Officer on investigations and preparing accurate unused schedules.
• Detailed knowledge of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
• Detailed knowledge of Attorney General’s Guidelines 2020 and 2022.

• High level of computer literacy – particularly Microsoft Excel and maintenance of large databases.
• Knowledge of criminal investigations and legislation governing investigation such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Regulation of Investigative Powers Act 2000.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to produce detailed and accurate reports to specific time scales.
• Proven ability to adapt your written and oral communication style to a diverse range of customers and audiences, maintaining relationships over a wide geographical area.
• Proven record of managing an extensive and complex workload with a minimum of supervision.

For further information contact
Matthew.

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It is anticipated that in‑person interviews will take place in mid‑May. We are a dispersed team with offices across Yorkshire. Flexible working arrangements are in place to support your work/life balance. There will be an expectation to attend face‑to‑face meetings, with occasional travel to offices outside your base location.

The post holder should have or be able to achieve SC clearance. You will participate in incident rotas to support our Incident Management function. Further information about the Incident role can be found in the candidate pack.

When answering the competency questions use the following structure:
Situation, Task, Action and Result (STAR).

Provide an example of when you have undertaken the role of Disclosure Officer on a criminal investigation and detail your methodology in producing unused schedules for the court and any issues that you encountered.

Provide an example of when you have personally built a working relationship covering a wide geographical area using a range of communication techniques, in particular outlining any challenges you faced.

Provide an example of a difficult situation when you have taken control as the principal decision maker, identified the pertinent issues and achieved a successful resolution.

Applicants from the Civil Service should note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. For others, eligibility for continuous service depends on your previous employment. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and we have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Any plagiarism may result in withdrawal or disciplinary action. Applicants should review the Environment Agency’s guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in line with the Civil Service Careers website.