Overview
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. This role is part of the Compliance and Monitoring team within the Reservoir Regulation team, under the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate.
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 travel
You will join a nationally dispersed Reservoir Regulation team comprising 25+ colleagues who regulate more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Requirements / Experience
* Good verbal and written communications skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload.
Contract details
This role 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.
Application and interview 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. Please email liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competition and selection notes: This role may involve competences such as Data and Information Management, Communicates Effectively, and Focuses on Customers and Partners. Applicants may be asked to provide examples using STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses central government frameworks for external recruitment. If you wish to become a support supplier on these frameworks, please visit gov.uk for more information.
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