Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered. This role leads and directs experienced professionals with strong technical scientific, backgrounds in the field of drinking water quality and allied industries. The role requires a high level of expertise in all aspects of drinking water supply; the interpretation of law, fair and proportionate enforcement of legal requirements and the provision of sound advice
Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Leading a team of technical, scientific professionals, efficiently managing resources and delivering objectives.
• Assessment of the performance of Scottish Water in delivery of statutory duties and protection of public health, advising DWQR of necessary enforcement actions.
• Ensuring, leading where necessary, investigations into operational events and incidents providing independent reports with recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Providing expert advice on drinking water quality, including private supplies, supporting the development of regulatory policies.
• Maintaining relationships with Scottish water and other water companies, local authorities, other regulators, industry bodies and research groups

Qualifications Required

• A scientific degree or equivalent qualification in subject related to drinking water supply or water quality.
• Technically experienced in a relevant discipline (such as microbiology, chemistry, or engineering ideally to postgraduate level with chartered status (or working toward)

Working PatternThis role is a permanent level transfer position.
How to apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive C1 grade employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancies close at 12:00pm on Thursday 9 April 2026.

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c tbc.

Further information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact jacob.greenhalgh@gov.scot

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