Senior Policy Officer in Holytown

We are recruiting for a full time Senior Policy Officer (Digital Waste Tracking) on a fixed term basis for 23 months. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise. That’s why, when you join us as Senior Policy Officer, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day.

As Senior Policy Officer, that involves:

• Supporting the Digital Waste Tracking Unit Manager/Project Lead in provision of advice to Scottish Government and Defra with regards policy decisions and strategy development for the implementation of digital waste tracking for receiving waste sites and the development of digital waste tracking for future users.
• Key contact for work with the other UK national regulators and devolved governments across multiple aspects of digital waste tracking project development.
• Active participation in many multi-agency groups.
• Responding to more difficult, contentious or novel industry queries and engagement requests from obligated companies and stakeholders.
• Reviewing and supporting the drafting of SEPA policy and guidance for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying internal policies and procedures which will be impacted by digital waste tracking and working with process owners to update and adapt.
• Supporting the Unit Manager and taking a lead in preparing for our new regulatory role including implementation of the digital exclusion register, development of charging scheme and supporting SEPA compliance officers using the system while undertaking regulatory duties at receiving waste sites.

This is a highly important role within our Regulation, Business & Environment portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Relevant experience or qualification to SCQF Level 8-10.
• Proven ability to contribute to the development of measurable outcomes through understanding business requirements, the provision of policy advice and development of strategic solution ideas.
• Proven ability to work independently, triage work and prioritise, resolving more difficult or unusual problems which may have been referred by less experienced colleagues, and escalating risks and issues where necessary.
• Ability to understand, apply and support others with regards to legal or technical information such as environmental regulation, corporate policies or operational procedures.
• Ability to generate ideas for solutions and new ways of working.

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as:

• 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.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

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 recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis. Please ensure that you include all relevant information when you apply. We are proud to be a 'Disability Confident' employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do. Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape. For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check. If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk.