Unit Manager (Ecology Assessment Unit)

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Reference:

DEI19175

Salary:

The salary band for this post is Band B, £64,841.00 to £71,293.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, £64,841.00

Working pattern:

Permanent, Full-time

Location:

Flexible Location

Closing date:

12 January 2025 at midnight
We are looking for a Full-Time Ecology Unit Manager 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 a UNIT MANAGER within our ECOLOGY ASSESSMENT UNIT, 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 an ECOLOGY UNIT MANAGER for EVIDENCE & FLOODING your role will include:

  • Guiding a team of talented professionals by setting a positive example and delivering strong leadership and management

  • Steering the Unit’s work to align with SEPA’s strategic priorities and maximise its impact on environmental protection and improvement

  • Monitoring the impact of human activities on, and the effectiveness of actions taken to protect and improve, the environment, with a primary focus on rivers and freshwater lochs

  • Providing evidence to support SEPA’s response to pollution incidents and unauthorised activities

  • Providing scientific advice to inform regulatory and environmental restoration decision-making

  • Leading initiatives across the portfolio including multi-disciplinary internal and external groups



    • Respect for your expertise



    This is a highly important role within our Evidence & Flooding portfolio. As a ECOLOGY UNIT MANAGER for EVIDENCE & FLOODING, you will lead the Ecology Assessment Unit which comprises of approximately 45 front line science colleagues across multiple geographical locations.
    which means you’ll need…

  • Experiencing leading high performing teams, with a track record of building success

  • Specialist knowledge of the ecological issues affecting our environment

  • Sound understanding of relevant legislation and frameworks

  • Experience of understanding, interpreting and communicating complex technical information



    • 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