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.
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.
* Be 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
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed and comprises 25+ people responsible for regulating over 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required. This role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) and job share.
Experience/skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Additional information
Contact and interviews: For further information or an informal chat about the role contact Liana King. Interviews will be conducted 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 joining us will undertake training and may participate in incident response duties. An incident role is part of working for the Environment Agency. Further information is in the candidate pack.
Policies
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses government frameworks; we are unable to engage through direct post, email or phone calls for recruitment.
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