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.
Responsibilities
* Monitor compliance with the Reservoirs Act 1975 for the 2140 reservoirs in England.
* Manage day-to-day correspondence.
* 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.
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
The Team
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+ experienced people responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. The team is dispersed across the country. 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
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.
* liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
* This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
* This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
* Everyone joining us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and protects the environment. Further information on incident response is in your candidate pack.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management — Please give an example of where you have collected, managed and shared data, ensuring compliance with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards. Note: your answer will be used for interview selection.
* Communicates Effectively — Please give an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person and how you checked understanding.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please give an example of telling a customer or client something they did not want to hear and how you managed the relationship going forward.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
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