Scottish Government
Lead EPC Auditor
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This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.
Job Title – Lead EPC Auditor
Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy
Grade - B3
Advert type - Level Transfer
Duration - Permanent
Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer from Core SG only.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered
Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.
We have an opportunity for an existing B3 to join the Heat in Buildings Assessment Operations team on a permanent basis to support delivery of a new, statutory EPC onsite audit regime. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with extensive experience in undertaking EPC assessments and audits of completed EPCs.
The Heat in Buildings Assessment Operational Delivery team is responsible for Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) operational governance. EPCs are a vital part of the Heat in Buildings policy landscape; they communicate important energy efficiency and heating system information to building buyers or tenants, are required in every new property transaction, underpin millions of pounds of Government schemes, and support research and reporting against climate change targets. Over 200,000 EPCs are produced in Scotland per year by over 3,500 assessors. This is an exciting time to join the team as we move into delivering a package of reforms to the EPC system – the first reform in 17 years.
The post-holder will lead on the development, implementation and oversight of a new statutory onsite EPC auditing regime. They will lead on establishing the mechanics of the onsite audit programme and will recruit and oversee a team of EPC auditors, who will be responsible for undertaking onsite audits to drive up quality standards across Scotland’s EPC landscape. They will also work closely with colleagues leading on regulatory and delivery programmes for domestic buildings to ensure that the onsite auditing regime supports these wider heat in buildings policies and programmes. The post-holder must have experience as a practicing EPC assessor and be formally qualified in domestic (level 3) and/or non-domestic (level 4) EPC assessment, and have experience in auditing of EPCs completed by other assessors (whether via desktop or onsite).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and manage the new statutory EPC onsite audit regime for Scotland, including:
- Designing and delivering an extensive audit plan (encompassing random, risk-based and mentoring audits) to drive up the quality of EPCs produced in Scotland.
- Developing job specifications and recruiting the junior auditors and support staff or, alternatively, procuring a suitable contractor to undertake onsite audits on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
- Day-to-day management of the audit regime, including handling technical queries, liaising with Scotland’s EPC Approved Organisations, and quality assuring the work undertaken by the B2 audit staff (or 3rd party contractor) to ensure audits are delivered to the highest standards.
- Where necessary, be prepared to undertake onsite auditing duties in the absence of B2 audit staff or during peak periods.
- Represent the Scottish Government at Scottish and UK technical groups, where required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications The post-holder must have experience as a practicing EPC assessor and be formally qualified in domestic (level 3) and/or non-domestic (level 4) EPC assessment, and have experience in auditing of EPCs completed by other assessors (whether via desktop or onsite).
Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on, you should provide evidence of how you meet these in your statement.
Experience
- experience as a practicing EPC assessor
- experience in auditing of EPCs completed by other assessors (whether via desktop or onsite).
Behaviours:
- Making effective decisions – level 3
- Seeing the bigger picture - level 3
- Communicating and influencing - level 3
- Managing a quality service – level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles on gov.scot.
Working pattern This role is a permanent level transfer position.
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location.
How to Apply
Please submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team. Please align this to how you meet the behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the Success Profile above.
Vacancies close at 11:59pm on the date displayed in the table, unless otherwise stated on the job advert.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/use-of-ai-tools/] for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
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If invited for further assessment, this will consist of a light touch interview.
Discussions are scheduled for w/c 16th September, however this may be subject to change.
For any questions relating to your expression of interest please contact lindsay.walsh@gov.scot
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles [https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/document/02a-recruitment-principles-april-2018-final/?d102_cookies_enabled=all] and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
About us
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service [https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/about-us/] observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/what-we-offer].
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/nationality-requirements/].
Security checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard], or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/pre-employment-checks/].
Equality statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/an-inclusive-organisation] and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/requesting-adjustments-2] for anyone who needs them.
Further information
Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website [https://www.jobs.gov.scot/].
Read our Candidate Guide [https://www.gov.scot/publications/recruitment-candidate-guide/pages/introduction/] for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
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