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. The role is part of the Compliance and Monitoring team within the Reservoir Regulation team, 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 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
Experience and Skills
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
What we offer and working patterns
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
The team is part of the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed and requires some travel and overnight stays.
Additional information
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams during the week starting 06 October 2025. For further information, contact Liana King at liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk. This is a national role and you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls.
Additional guidance for applicants
We welcome clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. If applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For information about continuous service and eligibility, contact your HR team. You may be asked to participate in incident response duties as part of working for the Environment Agency. Please refer to the candidate pack for more information.
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