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.
Responsibilities
* Manage 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 Role Details
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, 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. 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 Application 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 hires are 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 and supports communities and the environment. Further information is in your candidate pack.
Competencies
* 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. You may use the STAR technique.
* Communicates Effectively — Please give us an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person, including your approach and how you checked understanding. Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may use the STAR technique.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please give us an example of telling a customer or client something they did not want to hear, and how you managed the relationship going forward. Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may use the STAR technique.
Important notices
If you are applying from the Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. You will not be eligible for continuous service. Depending on previous local government service you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy calculations. If unsure, contact your HR Team.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For details on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit GOV.UK.
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