Number of jobs available: 2
Region: National
City/Town: Various
Grade: Staff Grade 4
Post Type: Permanent
Role Type: Intelligence
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary Minimum: £33,000
Closing Date: 26/09/2025, 23:55 hours
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Security checks level: Basic Check
Job description
We are seeking Crime Analysts to join the EA’s National Environmental Crime Unit supporting the Water Industry Intelligence Team.
Water Industry offending is a high-profile Strategic Priority for the EA, attracting attention from the public, media, national and international stakeholders.
The main purpose of the Crime Analyst is to provide expertise through the development and use of analytical products to assist decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level.
As a Crime Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in shaping intelligence-led compliance & enforcement. You’ll support investigations, produce threat assessments and deliver analytical products that influence decisions at all levels. From briefing investigators and regulatory officers to preparing court-ready evidence, your work will directly impact how we protect our environment.
You’ll collaborate across teams, advocate for intelligence-led approaches solving problems as you go and making decisions to achieve results. You will help build a joined-up strategy for regulation, compliance and enforcement utilising your data and information management skills. If you’re ready to apply your analytical skills to a high-profile, purpose-driven mission — this is your chance.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will 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 and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
The Water Industry Intelligence Team supports EA in becoming intelligence-led, delivering high-quality National Intelligence Model products to inform strategic, tactical, and operational decisions. We bring together diverse expertise and work closely with stakeholders to build a unified response to water industry offending. Committed to professionalism and responsiveness, we continually refine our approach to ensure our outputs are impactful, relevant and aligned with the needs of our customers and the wider compliance & enforcement community.
Experience/skills required
Protecting the environment is at the core of our mission—and we’re looking for people who share our passion for tackling crime to safeguard communities. Experience of working in an intelligence or regulatory environment is essential for this role. Your mindset, transferable skills and ability to build strong relationships matter too.
You’ll handle sensitive information, use intelligence systems confidently, and produce high-quality products that informs decision-making. Strong communication, attention to detail and self-motivation are key.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, identifying intelligence gaps, assessing risk, and helping direct resources where they’re needed most. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using the lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift.
Contact and additional information
Location is flexible and we support hybrid working but travel to our Birmingham office and other locations will be required on occasions.
We want to reflect the diverse communities that we serve, embracing difference and including everyone, so welcome applications from groups that are under-represented across our workforce.
Note that security vetting checks (SC and NPPV3) will be required.
Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Please contact Kate McMahon on Kate.Mcmahon@environment-agency.gov.uk should you require any further details.
Competence 1: Communicates Effectively
Description
Tell us about a time you had to communicate complex or sensitive information. How did you ensure your message was clear and persuasive, and how did you adapt your approach to engage others?
Competence 2: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Describe a time when you had to manage the expectations of multiple customers or stakeholders with conflicting needs and competing demands. How did you ensure a positive outcome?
Competence 3: Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Can you describe a time when you successfully influenced senior leaders to adopt a new technique or approach that improved their working practices? What strategies did you use to gain their buy-in, and what was the outcome?
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We 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. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
