31758 - Document Reader/Exhibits Officer - Major Investigations Room
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 31758 |
Summary
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 team
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.
Experience/skills required
• 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
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 team
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.
Experience/skills required
• 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