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 as part of the Compliance and Monitoring team, within the Reservoir Regulation team.
* Manage day-to-day correspondence.
* Record incoming documentation on our database to ensure that 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.
* Travel and overnight stays may be required as the team is dispersed across the country.
Team and Working Pattern
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
The Environment Agency and the Reservoir Regulation Team
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, which is part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team of 25+ members responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England.
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. Email: 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.
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. Further information on incident response can be found within your 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?
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?
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?
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, flexible working patterns, and guaranteed interview for candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. We are not a Crown Servant; if applying from Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For more information, please refer to the candidate pack and HR guidance.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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