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 our day-to-day correspondence
* Record incoming documentation on our database to ensure that our 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
* Travel as required as part of a dispersed team (some travel and overnight stays will be required)
Work pattern
This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
The team
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ members responsible for regulation of the more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. The team is dispersed across the country.
Experience/skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Interviews and contact
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams the week commencing 06 October 2025. For further information or an informal chat about the role contact Liana King. Email liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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