Overview
The Enforcement Advisory Officer plays a critical national role in supporting the Environment Agency’s statutory functions under the Reservoirs Act 1975. You will lead the resolution of complex non-compliance issues, manage enforcement action, and provide specialist regulatory advice in safety-critical situations.
Responsibilities
* Act as account manager for undertakers, including water companies, supporting proactive engagement, identifying risk early, and driving compliance through consistent, risk-based interventions.
* Lead high-risk non-compliance casework using the Compliance Action Plan (CAP) model, represent enforcement in account meetings, and contribute to the delivery of Balmforth Review recommendations and the future Environmental Permitting Regulations regime.
* Liaise with engineers, legal advisers, and other regulators to ensure public safety risks are effectively managed.
* Undertake training and participate in incident response duties when required as part of working for the Environment Agency.
Experience and Skills
* Experience managing complex regulatory or enforcement cases with strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Ability to manage conflict constructively, stay focused on compliance and public safety, and be resilient under challenge.
* Ability to analyse legal and technical information, assess risk, and provide sound recommendations for proportionate action.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, including undertakers, engineers, legal advisers, and internal leadership.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the Reservoirs Act 1975, enforcement frameworks, public safety regulation, or infrastructure management.
* Familiarity with Balmforth Review recommendations or Environmental Permitting Regulations reform.
* Organised, adaptable, and motivated to deliver results through collaboration and regulatory impact.
Location and Working Arrangements
This is a national role, so you can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel and overnight stays will be required. The organisation supports flexible working patterns, including job share.
Other Information
You will be required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and to equal opportunities for everyone. Interviews will take place remotely by Microsoft Teams on the 22nd and 23rd of October. As part of the interview, you will be asked to prepare and deliver a short presentation on a given topic to assess communication skills.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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