Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help deliver our regulatory responsibilities, placed on us as the Enforcement Authority for the Reservoirs Act 1975 in England. The Reservoirs Act helps to ensure the safe operation and management of dams.
Role and Responsibilities
* Monitor compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 for the 2140 reservoirs in England.
* 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 Environment
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ members who regulate the more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Experience / Skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Employment details
Part-time job share (22.2 hours per week). This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
Additional information
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 06 October 2025. For further information contact Liana King at liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk. This role includes training and participation in incident response duties when required. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The Environment Agency is committed to flexibility, inclusion, and a diverse workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the post. We are not part of HM Civil Service; please refer to the relevant guidance in the job posting for eligibility regarding continuous service and related matters.
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