Specialist in Industry Regulation

We are recruiting for a full time Specialist, Industry Regulation 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 Industry Regulation, 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.

Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As Specialist in Industry Regulation, that involves:

• Undertake the regulation of Scotland’s most complex and high-impact industrial sectors. These include energy from waste (incineration/ gasification/pyrolysis), production of primary aluminium, whisky production and storage, pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical manufacturing and bulk storage, and carbon capture technology (including major new developments).
• Undertake determination of applications for authorisation under the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR), regulation of sites under the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (COMAH), BREF (best available techniques reference document) reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and supporting SEPA’s priorities in relation to net zero
• Provide expert technical advice and guidance for a broad range of industrial activities. This includes the ability to assess, understand and utilise technical information and data in a regulatory context
• Contribute to SEPA policy and procedures, as required
• Supervise and mentor colleagues, providing guidance support and training when required
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders

This is a highly important role within our Regulation, Business & Environment portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to SCQF Level 10 (e.g. relevant Degree)
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation applicable to the regulation of industrial sectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong interpersonal, consultative and negotiating skills
• Well-developed planning, analytical and organisational skills
• Proven regulatory and/or industry experience

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Support that goes beyond the workplace

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and h as:

• 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.

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.

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…