Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Scientist (Hydrologist) - Water Resources
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We are recruiting for a full time Scientist (Hydrologist) - Water Resources on a permanent basis
Base location of: Edinburgh, Motherwell or Dingwall
Interviews will take place w/c 17th August
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 Scientist (Hydrologist) - Water Resources, 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
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 Scientist (Hydrologist) - Water Resources, that involves:
- Perform surface monitoring, modelling, assessment and reporting work using a range of specified methods and QA procedures
- Undertake scientific surveys and analysis, reporting analytical data and provide advice and information on its significance to colleagues across SEPA
- Participate in development work and investigative studies, liaising with internal and external customers as required
- Prepare written and oral reports which require the synthesis of data and draw conclusions and provide advice to internal and external customers
- Plan and undertake fieldwork, full UK driving licence is essential
Respect for your expertise
This is a highly important role within our Evidence & Water Resilience portfolio, which means you’ll need:
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- Relevant experience or qualification in a scientific discipline equivalent to SCQF Level 8-10
- Proven experience of working in hydrology
- Experience of undertaking and co-ordinating environmental fieldwork and adhering to health and safety policy and guidance
- Demonstrable experience in managing, analysing and interpreting large data sets and communicating outputs clearly and effectively
- Proven ability to manage own workload and successfully deliver set objectives
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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 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 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. 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
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