Document Reader/Exhibits Officer - Major Investigations Room - 31758

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.

Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.
We’re seeking a Document Reader/Exhibits Officer to join our Major Investigations Team. You will read and review documents, identify lines of enquiry, raise and allocate actions, and assess returned actions for completeness—ensuring high-quality case files that support legal action by the Environment Agency.
You’ll have an understanding or background in major investigations together with experience/knowledge of HOLMES or other major investigation case management systems.

Desirable
• Knowledge/understanding of Major Incident Room Standardised Administration Procedures (MIRSAP).
• PIP 2 (Professionalising Investigation Programme) Qualification
• Experience and knowledge of Exhibit Management
• Working knowledge of investigative legislation, for example Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
• Experience of conducting criminal investigations

We’re looking for someone with knowledge of evidence collection and experience managing large volumes of investigative material using the Case Management System. Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication are essential.
There is a requirement to undertake an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support. This may attract an additional payment, and full training will be available to support you with your incident role.
To undertake this role successful candidates will be expected to pass NPPV2 and SC vetting processes.

The Major Investigations team is part of the National Environmental Crime Unit who manage major and serious investigations into environmental offending, dealing with waste criminality and water-based investigations.

This is a growing area of criminality, and the Major Investigations Team has been established to specifically manage material generated during such investigations, dealing with it according to the appropriate legislation and promoting best practice across our organisation.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• A methodical approach and be results driven
• Good IT skills with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to manage your own workload
• Be a self-starter and work well in a team
• High regard for Health and Safety work practices

The base location for this role is Birmingham but we welcome flexible working patterns offering hybrid working, with an expectation of attending the office in Birmingham at least once a week.

For more information about working for us, our extensive range of employee benefits and how to apply, please read the candidate pack and additional information document.
For further information contact karen.bromley@environment-agency.gov.uk and ashley.rose@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are expected be held in early October, via MS Teams.
This role will require travel from time to time therefore a full UK Driving Licence is required.

If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.

Competency Definition: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Question: Can you describe a previous work experience when you had a problem to overcome & how you went about resolving it?

Competency Definition: listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Question: In the role you will regularly interact with team members and other stakeholders and need to be able to communicate confidently and professionally. Please tell us how your personal approach ensures clear and effective communication to others, give us an example of show you have dealt with a difficult situation previously which resulted in a positive outcome.

Competency Definition: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Question:
Tell us about a time you worked as part of an operational team where collaboration was key to achieving a successful outcome. What was your role, how did the team coordinate efforts, and why does this result stand out to you?

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