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 a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ experienced and skilled members responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required. This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week) and you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
Experience / Skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Additional Information
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 06 October 2025. For further information or an informal chat about the role contact Liana King at liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Everyone who joins 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 the environment. Further information on incident response is in the candidate pack.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. If applying from Civil Service, note the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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