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.
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
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. This role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) with job share opportunities.
The Team
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 of 25+ involved in regulating 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
Contact and Additional Information
For further information or an informal chat about the role contact Liana King. Interviews will be held remotely on Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 06 October 2025.
Email: 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.
All hires will undertake training and participate in incident response duties when required. An incident response role is part of working for the Environment Agency to support communities and protect the environment.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management - Please provide an example of data collection, management and sharing, ensuring compliance with relevant 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 provide an example of delivering difficult news to a customer and managing the relationship going forward.
Other information
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For details on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, visit the GOV.UK link provided in the original posting.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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