Assistant environment protection officer

Assistant Environment Protection Officer (Contract)

We are recruiting for two full‑time Assistant Environment Protection Officers on a rolling 3‑month contract.

Locations: Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth or Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders.

Overview

As an Assistant Environment Protection Officer you will support regulatory activities for the chosen region, process and report information, carry out routine compliance assessment, respond to low‑level complaints and handle first‑level enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the regulatory activities of the Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth team or the Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders team.
• Assist team members in the processing and reporting of information and data.
• Conduct routine compliance assessment work and low‑level complaint response and enforcement work.
• Respond to first‑level enquiries.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience or qualification to SCQF Level 6‑7 (e.g., Scottish Highers or equivalent).
• Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders, preferably experience communicating with business owners and/or members of the public.
• Ability to triage work and priorities, escalating risks and issues where necessary.
• Ability to work within a fast‑paced team environment.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• 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 wellbeing and enable volunteering in the community.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Progressive family‑friendly policies.
• Training and development opportunities to improve skills, competencies and knowledge.

Additional lifestyle benefits include 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. We support flexible working arrangements to help balance career and personal life, including part time, reduced hours, job sharing and remote work. SEPA is a Disability Confident employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments.

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.

Contact

For questions or assistance with the recruitment process, contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk.

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