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 monitor 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 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 Setting
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 of 25+ professionals responsible for regulating 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
Role Details
This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week). The role is national, so you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Applications, Interviews and Status
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 06 October 2025. For further information or an informal chat about the role, contact Liana King at liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk.
For applicants from Civil Service backgrounds: the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. You may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy purposes if you currently work in local government or other listed bodies. If unsure, contact your HR Team.
Diversity, Inclusion and Working Patterns
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants whose applications meet the minimum criteria.
Additional Information
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. We are not able to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. If you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page for more details.
Roles and Locations
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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