Administrator/Indexer - Major Incident Room

About this role

Salary - £28,607

Staff Grade - 3

Location/s - Aqua House, Birmingham Hybrid

Post Type / Working Pattern - Permanent, Full Time

About us:

The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit regulating everything from waste management sites to farms and other land management activities across a range of urban and rural sites, all of which may impact on the local environment. We are constantly evolving the way we work.  We have seen an increase in organised criminals operating within the waste industry and we are continually improving how we work to tackle this.

Our goal is to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment, drive better performance and use our resources more effectively to protect our environment. And critically to prosecute those that stray beyond the law.

Your role:

You'll play a key role within the Major Investigations Room (MIR), forming a critical part of the administration team who support the investigation team tackling the most serious and complex environmental crimes across the country.  

You will be assigned and carry out a designated support role on each investigation including the registration of material onto a case management system and the role of indexer.

What will you do:

As an MIR Administration expert within the Environment Agency's National Enforcement Team, you'll process the material generated during the investigation, register it onto the case management system, research and index accordingly. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the team to deliver high quality case files and documentation to enable the Environment Agency to take appropriate legal action prosecuting offenders. Your actions will directly assist in creating a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for everyone. 

What you'll need:

Essential

This role will require travel from time to time therefore a full UK Driving Licence. You will be required to attend the MIR in Birmingham once a week and on occasions you will also be required to transport exhibits recovered from searches to secure storage.

In addition, we'll also require you to have: 

• 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

What's in it for you:

You'll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you'll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. We'll invest in you and allow you to grow and shape your career.

What's more, you'll have access to our great benefits package including:

• A salary up to £28,607
• A generous pension scheme.
• Overtime opportunities through standby and incident pay.
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays for full-time employees.
• Two additional days for paid environmental outcomes giving you the opportunity to take part in community activities.
• Great career opportunities.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme.

Options for flexible and / or part-time working may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

As an organisation, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion. If you have any questions regarding the vacancy or application process, please contact the recruitment team at earecruitment@peoplescout.co.uk.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the UK's biggest environmental organisation. Join us, and together, let's tackle the challenges of a changing climate and build a more sustainable future. Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency.

Please note that a reserve list will be held, and you may be offered other roles in other locations including temporary roles, which may be similarly aligned to this role. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd February 

Interview Dates: w/c 17th February & 24th February