Assistant Environment Protection Officer
We are recruiting for 2 full time Assistant Environment Protection Officers on a rolling 3 month contract. Due to the nature of this role, areas covered will be either Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth or Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders.
Responsibilities
- Provides support for the regulatory activities of the Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth team or the Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders Team
- Supports team members in the processing and reporting of information and data
- Routine compliance assessment work and low-level complaint response and enforcement work
- Responding to first level enquiries
Qualifications
- Relevant experience or qualification to SCQF Level 6-7 (such as Scottish Highers or equivalent)
- Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders, preferably experience in communicating with business owners and/or members of the public
- Ability to triage work and prioritise, escalating risks and issues where necessary
- Ability to work within a fast‑paced team environment
Benefits
- Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
- Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
- Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to volunteer in your community
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Progressive Family Friendly policies
- Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities, and Cycle to Work Scheme
EEO and Disability Statement
SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer. We are a DisabilityConfident employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role.
Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape. Successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre‑employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.
