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 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 Context
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+ experienced and capable people responsible for regulation of 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
Additional Information
This role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) and a job share. This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
We are committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. There is a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams during the 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.
Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack. An incident response role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency to support communities and prevent environmental harm.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management
* Communicates Effectively
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
Please provide examples for interview selection, possibly using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
If applying from the Civil Service, note that 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 under certain conditions as described in the policy.
We maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also guarantee an interview to eligible applicants with a disability meeting the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency uses government frameworks for recruitment and does not engage with the market directly via post, email, or phone calls. For supplier opportunities, please visit GOV.UK for guidance.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
This is a national role; you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Locations listed include Worcester, Kingswinford, Birmingham, West Midlands, and Solihull.
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