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.
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 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.
Experience/Skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Working arrangements
This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week). Flexible working patterns are welcomed. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Team and location
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ highly motivated, experienced, skilled, and passionate people who regulate the more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. The team is dispersed across the country. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Interview information
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.
Other notes
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. This role is national and based at any Environment Agency office. An incident response role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency.
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