36368 - Senior Team Leader, Reservoir Safety Reform - National


Company:	Environment Agency
Salary:	from £54,940 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	National, YO1 7PR
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

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Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you.

We are looking for an exceptional people leader to join our Reservoir Safety Team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape reservoir safety regulation in England by leading a national team responsible for technical standards, incident management, industry engagement, guidance development and regulatory change.

Reservoir safety is entering a period of significant transformation. Working closely with Government, regulators, reservoir owners and industry experts, you will play a key role in delivering legislative changes, supporting the implementation of new regulatory frameworks and ensuring the continued protection of people, property and the environment.

As Senior Team Leader, you will manage a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists, engineers, advisors and programme professionals. You will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, ensure the successful delivery of business priorities, and support the development and wellbeing of your team.

The role reports directly to the Reservoir Safety Reform Programme Executive and Team Manager, who provides overall oversight of the team.

Your role will include:

Leading and developing a national team of specialists and technical professionals.

Managing workloads, resources and delivery across a diverse portfolio of work.

Supporting the delivery of reservoir safety reform and future regulatory change working closely with the Programme Executive.

Working collaboratively with Defra, Welsh Government, other regulators, reservoir owners and industry bodies.

Supporting the development of technical standards, guidance and assurance processes.

Promoting innovation, continuous improvement and professional development.

Supporting incident preparedness and response activities.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to undertake an incident management role and support business continuity during incidents. Full training and workplace adjustments will be provided.

The team

You will join the Reservoir Safety Team within Flood and Coastal Risk Management's Chief Engineer function. The Reservoir Safety Reform Team leads reservoir safety reform and sets industry standards for reservoir safety in England. We provide technical leadership, guidance, training and incident support, helping to protect communities and shape the future of reservoir safety regulation.

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