Environment Protection Officer Landfill Regulation

Trades & Services
Midlothian
May 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Environment Protection Officer – Landfill Regulation Team (Full Time, Edinburgh)

The Landfill Regulation Team is a multi-disciplinary team which oversees the whole regulatory life cycle at landfills including permitting, compliance and enforcement, as well as developing guidance and influencing policy. This position offers experience in air, waste and water pollution control.

Responsibilities

  • Lead regulator for several operational and closed landfill sites across Edinburgh, undertaking routine tasks independently including site inspections, desk-based assessments of reports, responding to pollution incidents, determining permit applications and taking enforcement action when necessary.
  • Contribute to project work within the team, including specific themed audits and guidance development.

In return, you will receive a supportive network, role-specific shadowing and training and development opportunities to support your career progression goals.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant experience or qualification equivalent to a minimum HND / SCQF Level 8-10.
  • Technical knowledge/experience of enforcement and/or environmental regulation in a relevant area.
  • Ability to provide advice and guide others on the resolution of issues and proven problem-solving capability.
  • Ability to understand and interpret policy and give detailed guidance, advice or information to others.
  • Ability to develop effective relationships with operators and individuals.

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 wellbeing and enable volunteering in your community.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Progressive family-friendly policies.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and Cycle to Work Scheme.

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.

We recruit solely based on merit and conduct shortlisting on an anonymous basis. Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.

Successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level one Disclosure Scotland check.

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