Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help deliver our 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. This is a 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 and comprises 25+ staff responsible for regulating the more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Responsibilities
* Monitor compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 for the 2140 reservoirs in England.
* Manage day-to-day correspondence and record incoming documentation in the database to keep records 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
Team and Location
The team is dispersed across the country; some travel and overnight stays will be required. This is a national role and you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
Contact and Additional Information
For further information or an informal chat about the role, contact Liana King. Interviews will be held remotely on Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 06 October 2025.
liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. This role requires undertaking training and participation in incident response duties when needed.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management
* Communicates Effectively
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
Notes
If you are applying from the Civil Service, please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. Details on continuous service and eligibility can be discussed with your HR team.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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