Environment Protection Officer in Holytown

Environment Protection Officer

We are recruiting a full‑time Environment Protection Officer on a permanent basis. SEPA is passionate about protecting our environment and delivers projects that make a difference for Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliance monitoring and enforcement of a third of the 693 reservoirs under the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 to ensure safety downstream of the sites
• Continue the momentum of the enforcement campaign to drive up compliance and reservoir safety
• Provide advice, support and guidance to reservoir managers and engineers
• Contribute to SEPA’s transformational change to improve productivity

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to a minimum HND / SCQF Level 8‑10
• Technical knowledge/experience of enforcement and/or environmental regulation
• Ability to provide advice and guide others on the resolution of issues and proven problem‑solving capability
• Ability to understand and interpret policy and give detailed guidance, advice or information to others
• Ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner

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 access to a Cycle to Work Scheme

Diversity & Equality

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer. We are a disability confident employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you.

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.

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