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 day-to-day correspondence
* Record incoming documentation on our database to ensure that 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 Work Arrangement
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+ 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.
This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week). We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies.
Experience and Skills
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Contact and 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. Email: liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
Everyone who joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. An incident role is an essential part ofworking for the Environment Agency and supports communities and protects the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
This vacancy includes diversity and inclusion commitments, flexible working, and a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Additional Information
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. See Crown Commercial Service for more information if you wish to become a supplier.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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