Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help deliver 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 and 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.
* Serve as 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
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. This role is part-time job share (22.2 hours per week). You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed (25+ members) and is responsible for regulation of the more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Experience/skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Additional information
For further information or an informal chat about the role contact Liana King. Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 06 October 2025.
This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job share. An interview guarantee is offered to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. You will be required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Further information on incident response can be found in your candidate pack.
Please note: If applying from the Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. For employees in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments Order, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy calculation purposes. If you are unsure of your status, contact your HR team.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
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