Are you thinking about applying for a post within SEPA? You may be persuaded to apply when you see our terms, conditions and benefits? SEPA prides itself on the level of work life balance and flexibility it offers its staff. We believe that our terms and conditions are exceptional. Here is what you can expect:

• A competitive starting salary.  We are a Scottish Living Wage Employer;

• Salary progression by annual increments to the top of the appropriate band;

• 35-hour working week for full-time employees;

• As a proud member of the “Happy to talk Flexible Working” logo all our job applicants and employees are entitled to request flexible working arrangements such as reduced hours or a change to location for vacancies. Some roles aren't as flexible as others but we'll always aim to make sure your working life is well balanced with your life outside the work place;

• A flexi-time scheme;

• Generous annual leave entitlements starting from 28 days per year and increasing to 32 days after five years of reckonable service; We also offer seven additional public holidays; Annual leave and public holiday entitlement is pro-rated for part-time employees;

• An ability to purchase additional annual leave up to 10 days (pro-rated);

• An employer supported Volunteering Scheme which allows every member of staff  one day’s paid leave per year to participate in voluntary work;

• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) administered by Falkirk Council; The scheme operates on a career average revalued earnings (CARE) basis; The LGPS is a qualifying scheme and exceeds the standards set by the Government under the Pensions Act 2011;

• Occupational sick pay (entitlements based on length of reckonable service);

• Generous maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave schemes (dependent on length of continuous service with SEPA);

• Training and development opportunities enabling employees to acquire new or improved skills, competencies, or knowledge;

• Occupational health benefits and access to a free Employee Assistance Programme which provides life management services;

• Financial contribution towards the price of glasses or contact lenses for display screen use;

• 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform (provided by CSSC). Save money on everything from groceries, days out, gym membership and much more;

• Option of interest free loans for public transport season tickets;

• Cycle to work scheme (a tax efficient way to purchase a bicycle through salary sacrifice); and

• Relocation assistance may be available for some posts, if available this will be advertised in the job advertisements. 

SEPA is committed to equal opportunities in its employment practices. We treat everyone fairly and with respect regardless of their sex, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, working pattern, gender identity, caring responsibility or trade union membership.

We believe that our workforce should be as diverse as the environment we protect. Our roles call for a variety of skills and for people from all kinds of backgrounds with different life experiences. We offer employment and training to people solely on the basis of their skills, aptitudes and attitude.

The Agency Management Team’s role is to provide the strategic direction, business prioritisation, resource allocation, and leadership SEPA will need to ensure our growing success during a period of continuing development. The AMT is the embodiment of our consultancy model and outcome-based approach.

 Biographies for each of our management team members are available on 'Our management structure' page.