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. You will be an officer in the Compliance and Monitoring team, part of the Reservoir Regulation team, 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 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+ people responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. The team is dispersed across the country; some travel and overnight stays will be required. This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week) role and can be based at any Environment Agency office.
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 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.
Everyone joining us is 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 and supports communities and the environment. Further information on incident response can be found in your candidate pack.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management — Please give an example of where you have collected, managed and shared data, ensuring compliance with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards. Your answer will be used for interview selection (STAR technique may be used).
* Communicates Effectively — Please give an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person and how you checked understanding (STAR).
* Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please give an example of telling a customer something they did not want to hear and how you managed the relationship going forward (STAR).
Additional Notes
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 those with a disability. If applying from Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant; please check your status with your HR team. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body that uses central government frameworks for external recruitment needs.
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