About the Role

[Employer hidden] is recruiting for 3 full time, Environmental Protection Officers: Enforcement and Interventions, on a permanent basis. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at [Employer hidden], 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 Environmental Protection Officer, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day.

You will join [Employer hidden]’s Enforcement Function, working within the Enforcement Support & Interventions team. This team delivers a broad range of activity across [Employer hidden]’s regulatory remit, including designing and delivering thematic interventions to disrupt environmental criminality, providing specialist support to investigations and enforcement cases, developing training and awareness materials, and supporting the effective use of enforcement tools such as monetary penalties. The team is geographically dispersed across Scotland, and you may be the only Enforcement team member in your local office. Travel will be required, and you may be asked to attend sites anywhere in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver thematic interventions that target environmental criminality, reduce harm and drive improvements in compliance.
• Work with colleagues in Enforcement Support to support investigations and enforcement responses to serious non compliances within regulated sectors.
• Evidence gathering, case management, taking witness and suspect statements, and preparing standard prosecution reports.
• Collaborate across the Enforcement Function and wider [Employer hidden].
• Engage confidently and professionally with businesses and individuals.

Requirements

• Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to SCQF Level 8-10 (minimum HND).
• Technical knowledge/experience of enforcement and/or environmental regulation and provision of advice to internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake investigations, enforcement and interventions work into unauthorised activities, including fieldwork, while adhering to health and safety protocols and best practices.
• Experience in producing detailed written reports and documentation and proposing recommendations and conclusions.
• Experience in building relationships with partners and customers; and an ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional manner.

Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• Up to 35 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
• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and Cycle to Work Scheme

How to Apply

Apply via the Quick Apply button on this page or for assistance contact [contact hidden]. [Employer hidden] is committed to equality, diversity, and good relations. Shortlisting is anonymous. Flexible working arrangements are supported. Successful candidates will undergo BPSS pre-employment checks including Disclosure Scotland and Security Clearance (SC) vetting. For more information, see the role profile.