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Scientist (Hydrogeologist)

Scottish Environment Protection Agency -
Motherwell

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Job details

Full-time
£39,725 - £43,887 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Report writing
Report generation

Full job description

We are recruiting for a full time Scientist (Hydrogeologist) on a permanent basis

Base location: Edinburgh, Motherwell or Dingwall

Interviews will take place w/c 24th 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 (Hydrogeologist), 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 (Hydrogeologist), that involves:

Perform groundwater monitoring, quantitative and qualitative risk 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
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:

Relevant experience or qualification in a scientific discipline equivalent to SCQF Level 8-10
Proven experience of working in hydrogeology
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

Please open the link to the Scientist role profile link which outlines the core responsibilities and expectations of the role within a defined activity family. Please note the role profile name may be different to the job title being advertised.

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.

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 [email protected]

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