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Job description

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) OUR VISION: ‘Delivering a net zero nature positive future, supporting sustainable agriculture and thriving rural communities’ The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has responsibility for the environment, food, farming, fisheries, forestry and sustainability policy plus the development of the rural sector in Northern Ireland. The Department delivers most of its functions under the direction of the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Minister Andrew Muir MLA, with some functions sitting under the direction of Ministers in Defra. DAERA Strategic Priorities The Department has eight key Strategic Priorities, which align to the Programme for Government (PfG) Outcomes whilst also covering the Department’s regulatory, governance and resource management responsibilities. Tackling and responding to Climate Change together in a fair and just way. Protecting and restoring our terrestrial and marine environment. Strengthening environmental governance. Supporting sustainable, resilient and productive agri-food and fishing sectors. Safeguarding animal health and welfare plus plant health. Building strong, sustainable and diverse rural communities. Investing in our science and research and development capacity. Implementing the Windsor Framework. DAERA has two Executive Agencies: Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA); and Forest Service The Department also sponsors a number of Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) including the Agri-food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). The Permanent Secretary of DAERA is Katrina Godfrey. Through the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), the Department has responsibility for creating prosperity and wellbeing by environmental regulation. As an Executive Agency within DAERA, NIEA is a key contributor to DAERA’s vision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop data systems ensuring accurate and timely recording of intelligence and crime related information.
• Collect, collate, and analyse data from various sources to identify crime patterns, trends, and emerging threats in accordance with National Intelligence Model (NIM) principles.
• Identify crime hotspots, repeat offenders and vulnerable locations to support resource deployment and prevention strategies.
• Provide a Strategic Crime Profile regarding the waste industry in Northern Ireland.
• Ensure appropriate and secure handling and dissemination of sensitive and non-sensitive material in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Identify criminal behaviour and links to organised criminality within the waste industry.
• Drive and direct the tasking and co-ordination process.
• Promote the application of analytical and problem-solving methodologies across a wide range of datasets to generate actionable insights, support evidence-based recommendations and enhance decision making and priority setting.
• Collaborate closely with other Divisions involved in addressing waste crime, regulatory activities, and other operational priorities, taking ownership of producing analytical outputs that support informed decision making.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to exchange intelligence and build a shared understanding of key risks.
• Contribute to intelligence assessments, briefings, and strategic documents in line with Organisational priorities.
• Support enforcement activities by linking people, places and events using analytical techniques and data visualisation tools.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of operational activity, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection, intelligence handling and security protocols.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A recognised analytical qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g. intelligence analysis, investigative analysis, data analytics or a criminology related analytical certification). Please provide type of qualification and date awarded, or equivalency.
• And At least 2 years experience in a dedicated analytical role, demonstrating the application of recognised professional analytical skills...
• (e.g. has analysed complex datasets to identify trends, emerging risks, and patterns, producing strategic products that inform decision making.) Please demonstrate by way of examples how you meet the above eligibility criterion in the box below.
• And have or be committed to undertaking the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) as detailed under Training on page 11 of the Candidate Information Booklet.
• Please confirm in the box below that you would be committed to undertaking the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP). If you have already completed the IPP, please provide details in the box below.
• And a minimum of 2 years' demonstrable experience of effective leadership and communication, setting and prioritising goals to meet organisational business objectives.
• Please demonstrate by way of examples how you meet the above eligibility criterion in the box below.
• And a minimum of 2 years' experience of managing the delivery of a quality service including identifying and implementing improvements to meet the requirements of a diverse range of customers.
• Please demonstrate by way of examples how you meet the above eligibility criterion in the box below.
• And have a full valid driving licence which permits the licence holder to drive in Northern Ireland in order to fulfil their duties in full. Please state YES or NO in the box below.

Further Information

Location - NIEA, 17 Antrim Road, Lisburn, BT28 3AL. NICS Application form only. Vacancy closing date Friday 4th September 2026 at 12 noon. Applications from Protestants, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.