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.
Team and location
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed (25+ members) and may require some travel and overnight stays.
Experience/skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Employment details
This is a part-time job share role (22.2 hours per week). This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel will be required.
Additional information and policies
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. If you are applying from local government, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy purposes. If unsure, contact your HR team. We cannot engage with the market directly through post, email, or phone calls for recruitment.
Competencies (interview prompts)
1. Data and Information Management — Please provide an example of how you collected, managed, and shared data in accordance with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards. STAR technique may be used.
2. Communicates Effectively — Please provide an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person. STAR technique may be used.
3. Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please provide an example of delivering difficult news and managing relationships. STAR technique may be used.
How to apply
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams in week commencing 06 October 2025. For more information contact Liana King at liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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