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.
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. The role is part of the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. Some travel and overnight stays will be required. The team is nationally dispersed and comprises 25+ members.
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 Reservoirs Act
* Travel as required across the country to support regulatory activities
Team and Department
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 dispersed national team with 25+ professionals responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England.
Working Arrangements
This is a part-time job share role (22.2 hours per week). Flexible working patterns are welcomed, including job share arrangements. 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 be conducted remotely on Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 06 October 2025. Email: liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
National role; you can be based at any Environment Agency office. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working arrangements. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place to support applicants with disabilities. Training and incident response duties are part of the role.
Competences and Interview Questions
Competence 1 — Data and Information Management: Please give an example of how you have collected, managed and shared data in accordance with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards. Your answer will be used for interview selection (STAR technique may be used).
Competence 2 — Communicates Effectively: Please give an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person and how you checked understanding (STAR technique may be used).
Competence 3 — Focuses on Customers and Partners: Please give an example of delivering unwelcome news to a customer or client and how you managed the relationship going forward (STAR technique may be used).
Note: Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other listed bodies, continuous service may be eligible for redundancy calculation per regulations. For more information, contact your HR Team.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. We are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls.
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