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 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 Environment
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. This role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) and is a job share.
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 team of 25+ members 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 hires require training and participation in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and the environment. Further information on incident response is in your candidate pack.
Competencies
* Data and Information Management — Please provide an example of how you have collected, managed and shared data in compliance with relevant data laws, policies, processes and standards.
* Communicates Effectively — Please provide an example of explaining complex technical information to a non-technical person and how you checked understanding.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners — Please provide an example of informing a customer or client about something difficult and how you managed the relationship going forward.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.
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