Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help deliver our regulatory responsibilities as the Enforcement Authority for the Reservoirs Act 1975 in England. The Reservoirs Act helps to ensure the safe operation and management of dams.
As an officer in the Compliance and Monitoring team, part of the Reservoir Regulation team, you will monitor compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 for the 2140 reservoirs in England. This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day correspondence
* Record incoming documentation on our database to ensure records are accurate and up to date
* Encourage compliance when reports or certificates are not received as expected
* Be the first point of contact for reservoir owners and panel engineers
* Provide information and advice on the requirements of the Act
Team and location
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ members responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Experience/skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Additional information
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. This role is a national position and you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams Week commencing 06 October 2025.
For further information or an informal chat about the role contact Liana King: liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
All applicants may be required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency.
Compliance and competencies (example questions)
* Data and Information Management: Please provide an example of how you have collected, managed and shared data in compliance with data laws, policies, processes and standards.
* Communicates Effectively: Please provide an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person and how you checked understanding.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners: Please describe a time you had to tell a customer something they did not want to hear and how you managed the relationship going forward.
Note: This information is for interview selection and candidates may be asked to use the STAR technique when formulating responses.
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