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Job Description
The Reservoirs Act is a public safety statute which provides a regulatory framework to protect against dam failure and associated flooding. The Environment Agency is the reservoir safety regulator for England. The reservoir safety regime is undergoing a programme of significant reform to implement the Balmforth Recommendations. The role holder will act as the lead contact between the regulator and policy makers to ensure that proposed policy changes can be successfully implemented and effectively regulated.
Job Description
The Reservoirs Act is a public safety statute which provides a regulatory framework to protect against dam failure and associated flooding. The Environment Agency is the reservoir safety regulator for England. The reservoir safety regime is undergoing a programme of significant reform to implement the Balmforth Recommendations. The role holder will act as the lead contact between the regulator and policy makers to ensure that proposed policy changes can be successfully implemented and effectively regulated.
You will have a regulation or policy background with a proven track record of working closely with and influencing, senior leaders, industry experts, professional institutions and external stakeholders.
Principal Accountabilities
Act as the lead contact between the Environment Agency (EA) Reservoir Regulation Team and the Reservoir Reform Programme ensuring the EA Regulation Manager is aware of all key decision points, risks and opportunities arising from the change programme.
Identify elements in policy or process that might expose the Environment Agency to reputational or operational risk, ensuring that these risks are managed.
Be a strong and persuasive voice, representing the Reservoir Regulation Team to help shape and influence policy and process
Critically evaluate policy and process proposals to ensure they align with what the Reservoir Regulation Team can deliver.
Act to cover the role of Senior User on behalf of the Reservoir Regulation Manager when appropriate.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Devolved Authorities and key stakeholders such as the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Take a leading role in helping the Reservoir Regulation Team transition to changes arising from the Reform Programme in due course.
The team
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate.
At the Environment Agency we embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
The Reservoir Regulation Team is a nationally dispersed operational team comprising of 25+ individuals who are responsible for the regulation of over 2100 large raised reservoirs in England.
Experience/skills Required
The following experience/ skills/ capabilities are expected for this role:
* Significant experience in regulation, policy development or similar.
* You’ll be innovative in your thinking, seeking solutions to conflicts between policy development and delivery.
* You’ll be confident to communicate the position of the Reservoir Regulation Team and respond to challenge from senior colleagues.
* You’ll be calm under pressure and confident communicating complex issues with conviction and clarity to senior internal and external colleagues.
* You’ll be able to build consensus, influencing both internal and external senior level stakeholders to shape policy and process.
* You must be comfortable with transition and change
* Experience translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Familiarity with Government policy / legal development would be an advantage
Contact and additional information
The team is dispersed across the country. This is a national role, with flexible base locations which can be fulfilled as hybrid although some travel and overnight stays will be required.
For those interested in applying for the role that would like more information, please contact the recruiting manager Mark Acford mark.acford@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 11th of August 2025.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Competence 1
Influences and Persuades Others
Description
Please describe a time when you made the case for or against something and this was met with challenge. What was the outcome?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 2
Networks
Description
Please tell us of a time that you used your professional network to help influence others or make things happen for the benefit of your organisation.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 3
Uses Initiative
Description
Please give an example of when you have used your initiative to ensure that a task is performed efficiently and effectively, possibly in the absence of clear leadership or direction.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 4
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Description
Please describe your experience of engaging and informing Government or other teams, colleagues or organisations to influence the development of policy and process that align with your team’s organisational priorities, targets and resources.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 5
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Please describe a situation where you were required to use experience or analysis to identify problems or risks to your team or organisation and to design sound solutions.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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