Local recruitment: Senior Policy Officer

We are looking for a Full-Time Senior Policy Officer on a Fixed Term basis up to 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 Policy 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 Policy Officer] for [Flooding Partnerships & Engagement Unit, within the Hydrology & Flooding Function],Your role will include:

• Developing the key policy areas of flood risk management by providing analysis, evaluation and supporting information.
• Working with the Principal Policy Officer and National Partnerships & Engagement team (flooding) in policy development and implementation.
• Contributing to research projects to advance policy development.
• Liaising with other SEPA teams; and, supporting communications and engagement with partners.

[This is an important role which will contribute to the workload of this dynamic and professional team, focusing on the development and implementation of policy with respect to flood risk management, delivering engagement (internal and external), supporting Scottish Government policy and strategy development for flood resilience, supporting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets and Flood Risk Management Plan production and integration. This post will provide a policy lead in one or two core areas and support the Principal Policy Officer in the development of information in other areas of policy development. The post will also support the delivery of key statutory products including the Flood Risk Management Plans.]

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.

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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.

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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