Assistant Environment Protection Officer

Scottish Environment Protection Agency • holytown, scotland • Posted July 01, 2026

About the Role

Assistant Environment Protection Officer (Contract)

We are recruiting for two full‑time Assistant Environment Protection Officers on a rolling 3‑month contract.

Locations: Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth or Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders.

Overview

As an Assistant Environment Protection Officer you will support regulatory activities for the chosen region, process and report information, carry out routine compliance assessment, respond to low‑level complaints and handle first‑level enquiries.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for the regulatory activities of the Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling & Perth team or the Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders team.
  • Assist team members in the processing and reporting of information and data.
  • Conduct routine compliance assessment work and low‑level complaint response and enforcement work.
  • Respond to first‑level enquiries.

Qualifications

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