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.
* 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 Act.
Team and Role Details
As an officer in the Compliance and Monitoring team, part of the Reservoir Regulation team, this role is part of the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department within the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is a nationally dispersed team comprising 25+ members responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays will be required. This role is a part-time job share (22.2 hours per week).
Experience/Skills Required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Additional Information
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 06 October 2025. Contact: Liana King (liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk).
This is a national role so you can be based at any Environment Agency office. The Environment Agency offers flexible working patterns including job share. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and has a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
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