Senior Communications Officer (Accessible Comms)

Reference:

GPE15829

Salary:

The salary band for this post is Band D, £44,184.00 to £48,812.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, £44,184.00

Working pattern:

Fixed Term, 23 months

Location:

Flexible currently working from home

Closing date:

08 October 2024 at midnight

We are looking for a Full-Time Senior Communications Officer (Accessibility Specialist) on a Fixed Term basis (23 months)


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 a Senior Communications 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 Senior Communications Officer for our Strategy & Communications department your role will include:


  • You’ll help the organisation understand their legal obligations for accessibility

  • You will take the lead on developing advice, guidance, policies, procedures and training for the organisation around accessibility

  • You’ll act as an advocate for accessible content, ensuring that we are meeting our legal requirements

  • You will be comfortable problem solving, and educating people on the importance of accessibility



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.


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

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