Assistant Environment Protection Officer

Assistant Environment Protection Officer

We are recruiting for 2 full time Assistant Environment Protection Officers on a rolling 3 month contract. Due to the nature of this role, areas covered will be either Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth or Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders.

• Provides support for the regulatory activities of the Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth team or the Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders Team
• Supports team members in the processing and reporting of information and data
• Routine compliance assessment work and low-level complaint response and enforcement work
• Responding to first level enquiries

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

• 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 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. We are a Disability Confident employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role.

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.