Job Description
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. As an officer in the Compliance and Monitoring team, part of the Reservoir Regulation team, you will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 for the 2140 reservoirs in England.
Responsibilities
* Manage our day-to-day correspondence.
* Record incoming documentation on our database to ensure that our 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
We are part of the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, which is part of the Flood & Coast Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ experienced and motivated people who regulate more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. The team is dispersed across the country. 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.
Part-time and Location
This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week) and is a national role, so you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Other Information
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. 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 utilizes 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. If you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page for more details.
We are not a part of HM Civil Service. If you are applying from the Civil Service you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed and, therefore, would not be eligible for continuous service.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
For further information or an informal chat about the role contact Liana King. Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 06 October 2025. Contact: liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
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