Intelligence Officer

Description:

The Environment Agency is seeking Intelligence Officers to join the National Environmental Crime Unit, supporting the Water Industry Intelligence Team. This high-profile role focuses on intelligence-led compliance and enforcement in the water industry, which is a strategic priority for the Agency.

The successful candidate will produce and analyse intelligence to inform operational, tactical, and strategic decisions, directly influencing investigations and regulatory action. You will play a pivotal role in shaping intelligence-led compliance, collaborating across teams, and advocating for a joined-up regulatory strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and utilise intelligence products to support decision-making at strategic, tactical, and operational levels

• Support investigations and provide briefings for investigators and regulatory officers

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify intelligence gaps and assess risks

• Apply data and information management skills to ensure high-quality outputs

• Contribute to a culture of intelligence-led compliance and enforcement

• Maintain an incident role, responding to incidents and providing business continuity support when required

Experience / Skills Required:

• Experience working in intelligence or a regulatory environment

• Ability to handle sensitive information and use intelligence systems effectively

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation

• Ability to build relationships and influence decision-makers

• Analytical skills to assess risk and direct resources appropriately

Competencies for Interview Selection:

1. Influences and Persuades Others – Provide examples of overcoming challenges when intelligence findings were questioned

2. Communicates Effectively – Demonstrate influencing decision-makers to understand risk and communicate proposals clearly

3. Focuses on Customers and Partners – Illustrate using intelligence to support investigations and achieve outcomes

Additional Information / Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with travel as required

• Inclusive and diverse workforce encouraged, including under-represented groups

• Security vetting (SC and NPPV3) required

• Incident response training and potential additional payment for incident role

• Guaranteed interview policy for candidates with disabilities