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 role details
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
The team is part of the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ experienced, skilled, and passionate people who regulate 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
Contact and additional information
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.
liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
This is a national role, so you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
Demonstrated commitment to training and incident response duties is required when needed. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency to support communities and prevent environmental harm. Further information on incident response can be found in the candidate pack.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management
Please give us an example of where you have collected, managed and shared data. What did you do to ensure this was done appropriately according to relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards? Note: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
* Communicates Effectively
Please give us an example of when you have had to explain complex technical information to a non-technical person. What was your approach? How did you check understanding? Note: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please give us an example of when you have had to tell a customer or client something they did not want to hear. How did you do it and how did you manage the relationship going forward? Note: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Important policy information
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed, and would 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 future redundancy calculations. If unsure, contact your HR Team.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include any information about your preferred working arrangements in your application. We also guarantee interviews to people with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body that uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. We do not engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. If you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page.
Job details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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