Specialist in Industry Regulation in Motherwell

We are recruiting for a full time Specialist, Industry Regulation on a permanent basis. 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.

When you join us as Specialist in Industry Regulation, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

As Specialist in Industry Regulation, that involves:

• Undertake the regulation of Scotland’s most complex and high-impact industrial sectors. These include energy from waste (incineration/gasification/pyrolysis), production of primary aluminium, whisky production and storage, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and bulk storage, and carbon capture technology (including major new developments).
• Undertake determination of applications for authorisation under the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR), regulation of sites under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH), BREF (best available techniques reference document) reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and supporting SEPA’s priorities in relation to net zero.
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance for a broad range of industrial activities. This includes the ability to assess, understand and utilise technical information and data in a regulatory context.
• Contribute to SEPA policy and procedures, as required.
• Supervise and mentor colleagues, providing guidance support and training when required.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

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

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to SCQF Level 10 (e.g. relevant Degree).
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation applicable to the regulation of industrial sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong interpersonal, consultative and negotiating skills.
• Well-developed planning, analytical and organisational skills.
• Proven regulatory and/or industry experience.

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. 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. Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise – and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

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 support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and home life. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely.

As a flexible first employer we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements that work for you and SEPA from day 1 of your employment with us. 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.