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.
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 part-time (22.2 hours per week) with a job-share arrangement and may require some travel and overnight stays as the team is dispersed nationally.
Responsibilities
* 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 Reservoirs Act
Team and Location
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed and comprises 25+ members responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required. This is a national role and you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
Experience / Skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Contact and Interview Information
For further information or an informal chat about the role, contact Liana King. Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams the week commencing 06 October 2025.
Email: liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
If applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. Continuous service considerations may apply for certain local government or related bodies.
Additional Information
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.
The Environment Agency, a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For supplier opportunities visit the Crown Commercial Service site.
Data and Information Management, Competence Assessments and Interview Guidance
Please be prepared to address the competencies below in your application and interview. You may use the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe examples.
1. Data and Information Management – Please provide an example of how you collected, managed and shared data in compliance with relevant laws and standards.
2. Communicates Effectively – Please provide an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical audience and how you checked understanding.
3. Focuses on Customers and Partners – Please provide an example of delivering difficult news to a customer and managing the relationship thereafter.
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