Number of jobs available: 2
Region: National
City/Town: Various
Building/Site: Various
Grade: Staff Grade 4
Post Type: Permanent
Role Type: Intelligence
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary Minimum: ÂŁ34,320
Closing Date: 18/02/2026, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
ER04 Job Family Role Profile Environment & Regulation, Grade 4
Candidate pack
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Security checks level: Basic Check
Job description
We are seeking Intelligence Officers 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 international attention.
The main purpose of the Intelligence Officer is to provide expertise through the development and use of intelligence and intelligence products to assist decision making at a strategic, tactical and operational level.
As an Intelligence Officer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping intelligence-led compliance & enforcement. You’ll support investigations, use your initiative, develop intelligence and deliver products that influence decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels. You will use your data and information management skills to achieve results. From briefing investigators and regulatory officers to collaborating with partners, your work will directly impact how we protect our environment.
You’ll collaborate across teams, advocate for intelligence-led approaches and help build a joined-up strategy for regulation, compliance and enforcement. If you’re ready to apply your 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 the 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. You will need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years.
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.
Contact Julia Childs on julia.childs@environment-agency.gov.uk for further details.
Competence 1: Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Please provide an example of a situation where you have introduced a new way of working and how you won people over to accept it.
Competence 2: Communicates Effectively
Description
Please provide an example of a time where you have influenced decision makers to understand risk. How did you communicate the risks and proposals to address them?
Competence 3: Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Tell us about a time your findings in a product were challenged. How did you respond?
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.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
