Job Description

Reference:



DEI22952





Salary:



The salary band for this post is Band C, 54,922.00 to 60,675.00, starting salary will be on the base of the salary scale, 54,922.00





Working pattern:



Fixed Term, 31/08/2026





Location:



Dumfries, Eurocentral





Closing date:



01 June 2025 at midnight




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We are looking for a full time Hydrometry Area Manager on a temporary basis until 31 August 2026

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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 a Hydrometry Area Manager, 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.







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Work that goes beyond your desk

We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As a Hydrometry Area Manager for Hydrology and Flooding, you will contribute to ensuring that SEPA and Scotland have the evidence needed to support robust decision making on flooding, drought and a host of other critical areas.



Your role will include:





Management and leadership of a team of 11 Hydrologists and Assistant Hydrologists


Leadership on Health and Safety for a team undertaking high risk field activities




Responsibility for over 150 Hydrometric Monitoring Stations across the South West of Scotland




Taking steps to promote a positive working culture across the team and more widely across the Unit and Function




Accountability for a non-staff budget of ~120k per annum




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Respect for your expertise

This is a highly important role within our Data, Evidence and Innovation portfolio. The post has been created to allow our Hydrometry Area Manager to deliver exceptional leadership and management, which means you'll need...

Significant experience of enabling others to deliver in their roles




Well developed communication, leadership and change management skills




Specialist knowledge of the environment, hydrology and flooding would be desirable




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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.







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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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Application Information

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 and, therefore, we cannot accept CV's and covering letters. Please ensure that you include all relevant information in your application form.



We proudly use the "Happy to Talk Flexible Working" as well as the "Disability Confident Employer" Logos and on all our job vacancies.



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 we invite successful candidates to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.



If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process, please contact SEPA's Recruitment Team at hr@sepa.org.uk



Apply now to join a Passionately Purposeful workplace