Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help deliver 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.
Responsibilities
* Monitor compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 for the 2140 reservoirs in England.
* 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 Role Details
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed, comprising 25+ experienced professionals who regulate the 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
Working Pattern
This role is part-time job share (22.2 hours per week). Flexible working patterns are welcomed for all vacancies.
Additional Information
Location: national role, you can be based at any Environment Agency office. The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce and offers a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. Some information about incident response duties and training is included as part of the position. Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 06 October 2025. For more information, contact Liana King at liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competence Questions (for interview)
Data and Information Management: Please provide an example of how you collected, managed and shared data in compliance with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards. Note: your answer will be used for interview selection (STAR format recommended).
Communicates Effectively: Please provide an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person, including approach and checks for understanding. Note: your answer will be used for interview selection (STAR format recommended).
Focuses on Customers and Partners: Please provide an example of delivering difficult news to a customer or client and how you managed the relationship going forward. Note: your answer will be used for interview selection (STAR format recommended).
Note on eligibility
If applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. Guidance is available from your HR team about eligibility for continuous service and redundancy calculations.
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