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.
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 that our 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
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. This role is part-time (job share) at 22.2 hours per week. You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed and consists of 25+ experienced professionals who regulate more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays may 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 the week commencing 06 October 2025. Email: liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
This is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week) and a national role, so you can be based at any Environment Agency office.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants whose applications meet the minimum criteria.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks and contracts for recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. For information about becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, please visit gov.uk.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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