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.
Job details
This role is part-time (22.2 hours per week) and offered as a job share. The role is national and based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel and overnight stays will be required.
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 environment
You will join the Environmental Assessment and Reservoir Regulation department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. The Reservoir Regulation team is nationally dispersed with 25+ members responsible for regulation of more than 2140 large raised reservoirs in England. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Experience and skills required
* Good verbal and written communications skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Competences
* Data and Information Management – Please provide an example of collecting, managing and sharing data in line 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 telling a customer or client something they did not want to hear and how you managed the relationship going forward.
Additional information
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support people with disabilities.
Interviews will take place remotely on Microsoft Teams week commencing 06 October 2025.
Contact: Liana King – liana.king@environment-agency.gov.uk
Note: If you are applying from the Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant. You may be eligible for continuous service in certain local government contexts. If unsure, contact your HR team.
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