Job Description
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 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
Work Pattern and Team
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
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 of 25+ experienced professionals responsible for regulating 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 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.
All joining colleagues are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident response role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and protects the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Competences
* Data and Information Management
Please give 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?
* Communicates Effectively
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?
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
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: If you are applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and would not be a Crown Servant in the event of appointment. There are also diversity, flexible working and interview guarantee provisions described in the candidate information.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. For information about becoming a supplier through Crown Commercial Service, visit gov.uk.
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