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.
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 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
Team and context
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 more than 25 colleagues who regulate the more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
Experience / Skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Employment details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Part-time (job share, 22.2 hours per week)
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and operates within government frameworks. If you are applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
Additional information
All applicants will be required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Details on incident response are provided in the candidate pack.
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