We are looking for 2 Full Time People Assistants, one on a Permanent basis and the other on a Fixed Term Contract until the 31st March 2026

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 People Assistant , 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

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 People Assistant for People Services, your role will include:

• Providing practical advice and support on a range of HR matters including payroll, absence, benefits, system requirements, HR policies and procedures

Use own initiative to ensure that formal processes are co-ordinated and administered appropriately, ensuring all due process and timescales are adhered too

• Monitoring the HR call management system HR@SEPA, by triaging and prioritising calls of varying levels; advising on a policy, procedure or HR services and assigning more complex enquiries to the People Advisor or People Business Partner as appropriate

Utilising the Agresso HR/Finance system the post will be responsible for ensuring effective governance and data management of the system on a daily basis

Respect for your expertise

This is a highly important role within our People, Workspaces, and Development portfolio. The post has been created to allow our People Assistant to deliver a professional, effective and responsive service for People Services across the organisation. Providing dedicated support to all colleagues in relation to day-to-day HR, operational and employee relations issues, which means you’ll need…
High personal resilience · Integrity; positive role model

Drive to make improvement and overcome barriers and obstacles

Open and consultative approach with staff and stakeholders

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.