Trainee Environment Protection Officer x10
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Reference: |
RBE14578 |
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Salary: |
The salary band for this post is Trainee, £32,149.00 to £32,873.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, £32,149.00 |
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Working pattern: |
Fixed Term, 24 months |
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Location: |
Flexible Location |
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Closing date: |
11 August 2024 at midnight |
This is a fixed term role for 2 years. Upon successful completion of the Trainee Environment Protection Officer (EPO)
Programme, you will be offered a permanent EPO post in your geographic area.
We have 10 positions available within our exciting Trainee Environment Protection Officer Programme.
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 a Trainee 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.
We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As a Trainee Environment Protection Officer, that involves completing a training programme geared towards:
You’ll be an effective communicator and who is able to influence and persuade others to do the right thing. You should be adaptable, well organised, and a good problem solver with a positive attitude to handling difficult situations and making decisions.
You’ll have a keen eye for detail, be comfortable using IT and data, and be able to record information accurately.
You’ll be focussed on learning about environmental regulation, making the most of the development opportunities and take ownership for your own learning to ensure you progress and achieve key development milestones.
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 at home. Such as
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.
Programme, you will be offered a permanent EPO post in your geographic area.
Your passion has never had a greater purpose
We have 10 positions available within our exciting Trainee Environment Protection Officer Programme.
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 a Trainee 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 on the environment. As a Trainee Environment Protection Officer, that involves completing a training programme geared towards:
- Assessing environmental performance against environmental legislation and advising permit holders on how they can protect the environment and human health from activities
- Providing advice and guidance in response to enquiries from external stakeholders, permit holders, businesses, members of the public, other agencies and SEPA colleagues in relation to compliance with environmental regulation
- Investigating and autonomously resolving pollution events by applying detailed pollution control methodology in line with investigation procedures
- Leading investigations into non-compliant activities to seek a solution to environmental offences, including recommending appropriate enforcement action in line with our enforcement and governance principles
You’ll be an effective communicator and who is able to influence and persuade others to do the right thing. You should be adaptable, well organised, and a good problem solver with a positive attitude to handling difficult situations and making decisions.
You’ll have a keen eye for detail, be comfortable using IT and data, and be able to record information accurately.
You’ll be focussed on learning about environmental regulation, making the most of the development opportunities and take ownership for your own learning to ensure you progress and achieve key development milestones.
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 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.
Passionately you. Purposefully supportive
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.
Job Summary and Person Specification
Application Information
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 and, therefore, we cannot accept CV’s and covering letters. Please ensure that you include all relevant information in your application form.
We proudly use the “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” as well as the “Disability Confident Employer” Logos and on all our job vacancies.
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 we invite successful candidates to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process, please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at hr@sepa.org.uk
Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace
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 and, therefore, we cannot accept CV’s and covering letters. Please ensure that you include all relevant information in your application form.
We proudly use the “Happy to Talk Flexible Working” as well as the “Disability Confident Employer” Logos and on all our job vacancies.
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 we invite successful candidates to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process, please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at hr@sepa.org.uk
Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace