Reservoirs Environment Protector - Hybrid & Impactful

Scottish Enterprise; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and Flexible working

LGPS

35 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

SEPA in Scotland is seeking an Environment Protection Officer (Reservoirs) on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028. The role focuses on enforcing safety standards across reservoirs and advising managers and engineers on risk and compliance.

The post offers hybrid working, a supportive environment, and development opportunities, with emphasis on protecting Scotland’s environment and delivering practical outcomes for communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/SCQF Level 8-10 or equivalent qualification.
• Technical knowledge/experience of enforcement and/or environmental regulation.
• Ability to provide advice and guidance on issues and resolutions.
• Ability to understand and interpret policy and give detailed guidance to others.
• Ability to deal with customers and challenging situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliance monitoring and enforcement of reservoirs under the Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 to ensure downstream safety.
• Continue the enforcement campaign to drive up compliance and reservoir safety.
• Provide advice, support and guidance to reservoir managers and engineers.
• Contribute to SEPA’s transformational change to improve productivity.

Skills

Enforcement knowledge

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

HND / SCQF Level 8-10

Job description

SEPA in Scotland is seeking an Environment Protection Officer (Reservoirs) on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2028. The role focuses on enforcing safety standards across reservoirs and advising managers and engineers on risk and compliance.

The post offers hybrid working, a supportive environment, and development opportunities, with emphasis on protecting Scotland’s environment and delivering practical outcomes for communities.