City/Town
Birmingham
Region
West Midlands
Vacancies
1
Salary Minimum
£29,751
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
34370
Closing date
30 Apr 2026
Published date
19 Apr 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 3
Role type
Investigation
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
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 are currently seeking 1 new Administrator/Indexer to join our Major Investigations Team. As an MIR Administrator/Indexer you will support Major Investigations involving significant volumes of evidence and unused material, including digital material generated during the enquiry. You will process material generated during the investigation, register it onto the case management system, research and index accordingly. You will provide 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
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.
Note that security vetting checks (SC and NPPV2) will be required. To obtain these clearances, there is a requirement for applicants to have been resident in the UK for 5 years immediately before an application is made.
Note that we are not able to support visa applications for this role.
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.
• 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 [email protected] and [email protected]
Interviews are expected be held in May 2026, via MS Teams.
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.
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Question: In relation to working on a specific project or piece of work, can you tell us about a time when you had a problem to overcome and how you did this?
Question: Describe a time when you had to communicate important information to your team or a team member. How did you ensure your message was clear and concise?
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.
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