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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.
As an officer in the Compliance and Monitoring team, part of the Reservoir Regulation team, you will be responsible for 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 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 working arrangements
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 is part of the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ members who regulate 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 during the 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 employees are 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 to support communities and protect the environment. Further information on incident response is in the candidate pack.
Competencies
Competence 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?
Note: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Competence 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?
Note: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique.
Competence 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?
Note: Your answer will be used for interview selection. You may consider using the STAR technique.
Additional information for Civil Service applicants
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. You would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. You may be eligible for continuous service in certain local government contexts as detailed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999. If unsure, contact your HR Team.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working, including job share. Please indicate 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 guarantee an interview to anyone 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 for external recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. If you wish to become a support supplier on these frameworks, please visit the Crown Commercial Service information page.
Job details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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