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.
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.
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).
The Team
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team comprises 25+ professionals dispersed nationally. 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. 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 within your candidate pack.
Competencies
1. Data and Information Management — Please give us 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 format recommended).
2. Communicates Effectively — Please give us an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person, and how you checked understanding. (STAR format recommended).
3. Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please give us an example of delivering news a customer did not want to hear, and how you managed the relationship going forward. (STAR format recommended).
If you are applying from the Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet minimum criteria.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment; we are unable to engage with the market directly via post, email or phone calls. If you wish to become a supplier on these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information.
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