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. This role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) and job share, with flexible working patterns encouraged.
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.
Team and Environment
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 nationally dispersed (25+ members) and responsible for regulating 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
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.
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.
All joiners are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and protect the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Competencies (interview prompts)
1. Data and Information Management
Description
Please give us an example of where you have collected, managed and shared data. What did you do to ensure this was done appropriately according to relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
2. Communicates Effectively
Description
Please give us an example of when you have had to explain complex technical information to a non-technical person. What was your approach? How did you check understanding?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
3. Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Please give us an example of when you have had to tell a customer or client something they did not want to hear. How did you do it and how did you manage the relationship going forward?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Notes
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. There are provisions regarding continuous service and redundancy in specific circumstances. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for external recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit the government link provided in the original description.
Location and Availability
Exeter, England, United Kingdom (national role; operate from any Environment Agency office). This position was posted 1 week ago.
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