Job Title: Enforcement Advisory Officer
Overview
The Enforcement Advisory Officer plays a critical national role in supporting the Environment Agency’s statutory functions under the Reservoirs Act 1975. You will lead the resolution of complex non-compliance issues, manage enforcement action, and provide specialist regulatory advice in safety-critical situations.
Responsibilities
* Act as account manager for undertakers, including water companies, supporting proactive engagement, identifying risk early, and driving compliance through consistent, risk-based interventions.
* Lead high-risk non-compliance casework using the Compliance Action Plan (CAP) model, represent enforcement in account meetings, and contribute to Balmforth Review recommendations and the future Environmental Permitting Regulations regime.
* liaise with engineers, legal advisors, and other regulators to ensure public safety risks are effectively managed.
* Undertake training and participate in incident response duties when required to support communities and protect the environment.
Experience/skills Required
* Experience managing complex regulatory or enforcement cases with strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Ability to analyse legal and technical information, assess risk, and provide sound recommendations for proportionate action.
* Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders including undertakers, engineers, legal advisors, and internal leadership.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the Reservoirs Act 1975, enforcement frameworks, public safety regulation, or infrastructure management.
* Familiarity with Balmforth Review recommendations or Environmental Permitting Regulations reform.
* Organised, adaptable, and motivated to deliver results through collaboration and regulatory impact.
Contact and additional information
For further information or an informal chat about the role contact:
* Zoe Wilson, Senior Team Leader – zoe.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk
* Karl Hunter, Enforcement Adviser – karl.hunter@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will take place remotely by Microsoft Teams on the 22nd and 23rd of October. As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to deliver a short 5-minute presentation on a stakeholder engagement scenario related to public safety risk at a reservoir.
Competencies assessed
* Influences and Persuades Others
* Communicates Effectively
* Achieves Results
* Customer and Partner Relations
Other notes
* The Environment Agency is inclusive and supports flexible working patterns, including job share. If applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability.
* We may use AI tools to support applications, but all content must be truthful and from your own experience.
Job location and status
This is a national role; you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
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