Investigation Support Officer - Investigation and Disruption Team

Overview

National travel for training and meetings is expected, particularly in the North of England. Ideally located at one of the following offices:
Preston, Warrington, Crewe, Leeds, York, Sheffield, Rotherham, Lincoln, Birmingham, Stafford. Incident response is a key part of the role. You’ll be trained and supported to take on an incident role, which may include additional pay.

Investigation Support Officer within the Waste Markets and Shipments team. A national team with officers across England. The department ensures companies manage waste responsibly by enforcing the “right waste, right place” principle. You’ll support compliance and enforcement efforts, contributing to England’s circular economy.

Note:

The Environment Agency is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes flexible working, including job shares.

• Obtain witness statements and help plan and conduct interviews under caution (PACE 1984).
• Support complex or hostile interviews and compile case files for legal teams.
• Analyse complex data to inform regulatory decisions.
• Handle sensitive information in line with data protection laws.
• Maintain exhibit integrity and assist with material disclosure.
• Conduct audits and enforcement work, both in the field and remotely.
• Help maintain the team’s property store based in Yorkshire.

National travel for training and meetings is expected, particularly in the North of England. Ideally you would be located at one of the offices listed above. Incident response is a key part of the role and may include additional pay.

WM&S is a supportive and inclusive department that encourages health, safety, wellbeing, and development. We aim to improve recycling quality and ensure waste entering and leaving the country is handled appropriately for recycling and recovery. We regulate industry to protect the environment and combat illegal activities. Key areas we regulate include Packaging Waste, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Batteries, and International Waste Shipments.

The team employs a range of tactics, including regulatory enforcement responses, prosecutions, and innovative prevention and disruption techniques to deter criminal behaviour. You will ideally have experience in an investigatory or regulatory role and demonstrate:

• A good understanding of intelligence and how to interpret and use it appropriately.
• Sound knowledge of Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (1996) and Police & Criminal Evidence Act (1984) is desirable.
• A confident communicator who can convey information and ideas clearly.
• Experience of obtaining witness statements, disclosure, handling exhibits, and knowledge of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000) is desirable.
• Excellent influencing skills and success in developing good relationships in complex environments.
• Great teamwork to support colleagues achieve common goals.
• Experience of producing accurate reports; collation, analysis, and interpretation of data using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple demands on time in a prioritised manner to achieve outcomes and deliver against plans.

We offer an attractive benefits package including a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, flexible working, and an annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).

Interviews are expected to take place face to face in Leeds in March. Background checks against publicly available databases may be carried out prior to interview. Successful candidates will be required to complete SC vetting before appointment. You will be comfortable working in a dispersed team within a hybrid model that includes office and home working. Regular national travel for enforcement activities and training is expected.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies within the next six months. For an informal discussion, contact kev.eva

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job shares. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email, or phone calls.

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Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism or presenting AI-generated content as your own may lead to withdrawal of your application. We align with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.