Environment Protection Officer
The salary band for this post is Band E, £36,906.00 to £40,772.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, £36,906.00
Permanent, Full-time
Location: Dingwall
We are looking for a Full-Time Environment Protection Officer 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 an Environment Protection Officer, 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.
Work that goes beyond your desk.
We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference to the environment. As an Environment Protection Officer within our Environmental Performance Function, your role will include:
* Ensuring a wide range of businesses comply with the requirements of their environmental authorisations.
* Responding to reports of pollution.
* Taking enforcement action where needed.
* Providing advice and guidance to a wide range of businesses, organisations and members of the public.
Respect for your expertise.
This is a highly important role within our Regulation, Business and Environment portfolio, which means you’ll need…
* A good understanding of environmental regulations in Scotland
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* The ability to self-motivate and work effectively as part of a team
Support that goes beyond the workplace
We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional life, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as:
* Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities.
* Up to 34 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.
Closing date: 6 April 2025.
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Passionately you. Purposefully supportive.
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