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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.
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 Act
Team and position details
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 team 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 group of 25+ experienced professionals responsible for regulating more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and occasional 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 be held remotely on Microsoft Teams in 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. All applicants will be required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Having an incident response role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and the environment. Further information on incident response can be found in your candidate pack.
Equality, inclusion and additional information
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Note: This role is not part of HM Civil Service. For details about eligibility and continuity of service, please consult your HR team. The Environment Agency uses government frameworks for recruitment and cannot engage with external market contacts via post, email or phone.
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