Position Overview
We are recruiting for a full time Specialist 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.
That’s why, when you join us as Specialist in the regulation of reservoir safety, 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.
Responsibilities
* Progressing complex regulation and enforcement under Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011
* Continue the momentum of the enforcement campaign to drive up compliance and reservoir safety
* Improving cost recovery in relation to Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011
* Working with SEPA Transformation Programme to improve processes and gain efficiencies e.g. on compliance.
* Leading and delivering on individual projects.
Qualifications
* Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to a Degree / SCQF Level 8-10
* Comprehensive technical knowledge of enforcement and/or environmental regulation
* Ability to analyse and interpret enforcement legislation, data or stakeholder requirements and translate business requirements to inform policy, strategy or approach
* Ability to provide authoritative advice and guide others on the resolution of complex issues and proven analytical problem‑solving capability
* Ability to resolve a wide range of challenging stakeholder situations in a professional manner
* Full, clean, UK Drivers Licence
Please open the link to the Specialist role profile which outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the role within a defined activity family. Please note the role profile name may be different to the job title being advertised.
Benefits
* 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.
Equality, diversity & flexible working
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. Passionately Purposeful about Scotland’s environment – and your career. 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 homelife. 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.
Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace
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