32426 - Technical Officer - Thames Navigations

Environment Agency; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental environmental agency in Shepperton seeks a professional to enhance regulation of recreational activities on the River Thames. Responsibilities include managing safety, conducting patrols, and handling regulatory casework. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in a regulatory context. The role offers flexible working patterns and a supportive induction process.

Qualifications

• Experience managing health, safety, and wellbeing of a team.
• Ability to manage casework and meet associated targets.
• Competence in providing detailed and well-researched correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety for the team.
• Conduct routine boat patrolling.
• Advise on regulatory issues and consultations.
• Work with customer representatives and partners.

Skills

Effective approach to regulation

Good time management

Strong written communication

Understanding legal processes

High levels of communication skills

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to improve our regulation of recreational activities on the River Thames. The team provides a front facing service to customers, regulates river levels through weir operation and carries out enforcement of boat registration. We are in a period of change to make our operations financially sustainable through regulation, efficiency, opportunity, and better ways of delivering work. This role plays a key part in that, ensuring we are an effective regulator and maximising our income so we can re-invest back into our waterways. The ideal person will be a strong communicator and an understanding of how to approach regulation within a diverse community to ensure effective results. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies and are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of Health, Safety and Wellbeing for you and your team
• Targeted, routine boat patrolling
• Managing enforcement casework with associated targets and deadlines
• Providing well researched correspondence based on sound technical knowledge, experience and legal advice.
• Advising on regulatory issues and consultations
• Working with customer representatives and professional partners
• Managing change and imbedding effective ways of working
• Participating in an incident role

We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role. The team The Environment Agency has a responsibility to manage some of the busiest recreational waterways in the country. Our River Thames operations include 45 lock and weir complexes. Your team will consist of a total of 12 staff - Team Leader, Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff.

Qualifications

• An effective approach to regulation
• Good time management - working to delivery timelines and reporting on results
• Good written report skills
• Following legal process
• High levels of communication skills (face to face and written correspondence)
• Working with Policy and legislation