Disclosure Officer - Enforcement and Investigation - 31523

The Environment Agency is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek diversity, embrace it, and live by it, for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

All new employees will receive comprehensive training and support, including the necessary equipment for their role.

The role of a Disclosure Officer is vital for conducting thorough investigations into criminal activities related to environmental offences, supporting our goal to protect and enhance the environment.

As a Disclosure Officer, you will be part of the national team within the National Environmental Crime Unit, handling serious environmental crime cases and water investigations in accordance with legislation such as the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.

You will be the principal disclosure officer on specific cases, collaborating with investigation teams and legal services to provide expert advice on disclosure matters.

The role involves managing complex investigations with large volumes of evidence, ensuring proper handling according to legal standards.

The Team

The disclosure team is part of the National Environmental Crime Unit, focusing on major investigations into environmental offences, waste criminality, and water-related crimes.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Principal Disclosure Officer, including preparing unused schedules for court cases.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
• Understanding of the Attorney General’s Guidelines 2020 and 2022.

Desirable Skills

• High computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and managing large databases.
• Knowledge of criminal investigations and relevant legislation such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Regulation of Investigative Powers Act 2000.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to produce accurate reports within deadlines.
• Strong communication skills adaptable to diverse audiences across wide geographical areas.
• Experience in managing complex workloads independently.

Additional Information

For more details, contact trevor.tull@environment-agency.gov.uk, martin.compton@environment-agency.gov.uk, and Andrew.kerin@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews are expected to be in person at Aqua House, Birmingham, in September.

We support flexible working arrangements and expect some face-to-face meetings. Candidates may need to undertake incident response roles, which could involve additional payments and training. Successful candidates must pass NPPV3 and SC vetting processes.

Competencies

• Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement: Provide an example of your role as a Disclosure Officer, including methodology and challenges faced.
• Builds and Sustains Relationships: Share an experience of building broad geographical relationships using various communication methods.
• Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Describe a situation where you made critical decisions to resolve a difficult issue.

License Requirements

A full UK driving license is beneficial but not essential.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. Employment may not count as continuous service, but certain local government experience might qualify for redundancy calculations.

We promote diversity and inclusivity, welcome flexible working, and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.