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.
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. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. The team is part of the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed group of 25+ experienced professionals who regulate more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Responsibilities
* 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 Reservoirs Act 1975
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. 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 applicants will undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and protects the environment. Further information on incident response is in the candidate pack.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management
* Communicates Effectively
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
Note: If you are applying from the Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant upon appointment. You may be eligible for continuous service in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999. If unsure, contact your HR team.
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