WORK THAT GOES BEYOND YOUR DESK

Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As Assistant Resilience Officer, that involves:

• To act as SEPAs Vetting Officer to process Enhanced Security clearance cases for relevant persons
• Deliver comprehensive business administration services to the Resilience team, including organising meetings, preparing papers and materials, recording actions and resolving internal and external inquiries
• Provide effective and efficient support to customers, ensuring a successful experience by resolving inquiries and issues promptly

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 an Assistant Resilience 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.

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.
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. Please ensure that you include all relevant information when you apply.
We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and homelife. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely. As a flexible first employer we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements that work for you and SEPA from day 1 of your employment with us.
We are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do.
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, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team at recruitment@sepa.org.uk

This is a highly important role within our Governance, Performance & Engagement portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Previous experience of handling sensitive information and to be security conscious
• Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in the delivery of effective and efficient administrative services and business support to a defined team
• Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively across teams
• Experience of engagement with internal and external partners with confidence and authorit