Job Overview
We are recruiting 3 full‑time Specialist Enforcement Support Officers (Enforcement and Interventions) on a permanent basis across Scotland.
Responsibilities
* Provide senior investigative and enforcement support across SEPA’s regulatory teams, acting as a specialist point of contact for complex, sensitive or contentious cases.
* Lead or support complex investigations into serious non‑compliance, ensuring evidence and decision‑making meet statutory, procedural and evidential standards.
* Deliver authoritative investigative and enforcement advice and guidance, interpreting legislation and applying specialist judgement where issues are unclear, novel or high risk.
* Support the operational delivery of national interventions and contribute specialist regulatory insight to thematic intervention approaches led by the Interventions Specialist.
* Represent Enforcement and strengthen SEPA’s enforcement practice, contributing to and developing guidance, procedures, training, working groups, cross‑agency work and providing mentoring or oversight to less experienced colleagues.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant qualification or equivalent experience at SCQF Level 8‑10, with comprehensive technical knowledge in a relevant environmental or regulatory specialism.
* Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex investigations, enforcement and interventions.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, able to explain complex issues in contentious and confrontational environments.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret legislation, technical information and data.
* Ability to provide authoritative advice and guide others on the resolution of complex issues, and support internal and external working groups.
Benefits
* Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
* Up to 35 days annual leave plus 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
* Paid time off to support wellbeing and enable volunteering in the community.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Progressive family‑friendly policies.
* Training and development to improve skills, competencies and knowledge.
* Access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity and good relations in everything it does, including as a community leader, service provider and employer.
Contact
For more information about the role, contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk.
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