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Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Manage day-to-day correspondence.
* Record incoming documentation on our database to ensure that 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.
Working pattern
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).
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 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
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.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management — Please give us an example of how you have collected, managed and shared data and ensured compliance with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards.
* Communicates Effectively — Please give us an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person and how you checked understanding.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please give us an example of delivering difficult news and maintaining the relationship going forward.
Additional information
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offer flexible working patterns including job share, and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For more information on supplier opportunities, visit the Crown Commercial Service page.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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