Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$33k–$37k/yr
Closing date: 3 July 2026 Fixed term/ Secondment contract until 31/03/2028 Salary: £33,416 - £36,913 per annum for 29.6 hours per week. Role summary In 2021, the UK Government launched “Harm to Hope”, a national strategi…
Skills: Strategic Planning, Multi-agency Collaboration, Project Management, Public Health Policy, Stakeholder Engagement
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Schools Compliance Assistant Closing date: 12 July 2026 Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 per annum. Term-time weeks only. Role summary You’ll be providing a frontline compliance service across a large portfolio of schools and c…
Skills: Portable Appliance Testing, Legionella Monitoring, Electrical Safety, Data Recording, Stakeholder Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$37k–$42k/yr
Closing date: 24 July 2026 Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential. Build your career. Make a difference. Support independence. This is an opportunity to work in a role where you…
Skills: Strengths-Based Assessment, Risk Management, Case Management, Care Act 2014, Safeguarding
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$25k–$25k/yr
Business Support Assistant – Public Health Closing date: 08/07/2026 Fixed-term contract until 30/09/2027 Salary: £24,796- £25,185 per annum. Role summary Are you organised, approachable and confident working with a wide …
Skills: Microsoft 365, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Minute Taking
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$25k–$26k/yr
Closing date: 6 July 2026 Salary: Grade 14 ranging from £25,185 to £25,989 per annum Join Somerset Council as an Environmental Health Support Officer Are you looking for a varied and meaningful role where you can make a …
Skills: Case Management, Customer Service, Database Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Child Protection Co-ordinator Closing date – 8 July 2026 £54,282 per annum inclusive of a £5,000 recruitment allowance until 30/06/2028 Role Purpose This is a permanent full-time role, 37 hours per week. 33 days Annual L…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Commissioning, Partnership Working, Case Management, Quality Assurance
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$25k–$25k/yr
Business Support Assistant - Procurement Closing date: 07 July 2026 Fixed-term contract until 31/03/2027 Salary: £24,796- £25,185 per annum. Role summary You’ll be providing general administrative support to the procurem…
Skills: Administrative Support, Microsoft 365, Minute Taking, Client Management Systems, Spreadsheets
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$29k–$32k/yr
Closing date: 7 July 2026 Salary: £28,598 - £32,061 per annum. Role summary: You’ll play a key role in contributing to the asset management, maintenance, safety and improvement of Somerset Council’s bridges, retaining wa…
Skills: Bridge Inspection, AutoCAD, Civil Engineering, Highway Structures Maintenance, Technical Reporting
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$29k–$32k/yr
Closing Date: 06/07/2026 Salary: Grade 12 - £28,598 to £32,061 per annum Location: Taunton Make a real difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families by delivering practical, hands-on support wh…
Skills: Child Development, Family Relationships, Safeguarding, Case Assessment, Multi-agency Working
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$33k–$36k/yr
Closing date: 7 July 2026 Salary: £32,597 - £36,363 per annum. Role summary: You’ll be supporting the effective management, inspection and maintenance of Somerset Council’s bridges and highways structures. You’ll be unde…
Skills: Bridge Inspection, Highway Structures Maintenance, Technical Surveying, Project Coordination, Site Supervision
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$33k–$36k/yr
Closing date: 6 July 2026 Salary: Grade 11, ranging from £32,597 - £36,363 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: full-time role - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday during standard office hours. However, occasional work …
Skills: Health And Safety Legislation, Risk Assessment, Incident Investigation, Auditing, Compliance Monitoring
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$37k–$42k/yr
Closing date 6 July 2026 £37,280 to £41,771 per annum Hybrid working opportunities 30 days annual leave Access to innovative AI technology including Magic Notes. At Somerset Council, we are proud to be on an ambitious jo…
Skills: Child-Centred Assessment, Risk Assessment, Trauma-Informed Practice, Strengths-Based Practice, Case Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$42k–$46k/yr
Closing date: 7 July 2026 Salary: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum Role summary: We’re looking for a professionally qualified bridge engineer to coordinate and manage the delivery of a wide range of bridge, retaining wall and…
Skills: Bridge Engineering, Project Management, Team Leadership, Technical Approval Authority, NEC3 & NEC4 Contract Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
Closing date: 05/07/2028 Salary: Grade 7 – £55,101 per annum + £9,679 recruitment allowance until 31/08/2028 Location: Bridgwater Are you a strategic leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children, young peopl…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Operational Management, Budget Management, Performance Management, Quality Assurance
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$37k–$42k/yr
Closing date 6 July 2026 £37,280 to £41,771 per annum Hybrid working opportunities 30 days annual leave Access to innovative AI technology including Magic Notes. At Somerset Council, we are proud to be on an ambitious jo…
Skills: Child-Centred Assessment, Risk Assessment, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Practice, Strengths-Based Practice
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing date: 29/06/2026 Salary: Grade 8, £49,282 per annum Bring your experience, leadership and ambition to a role where you can truly shape the future of welfare services in Somerset. This is an opportunity for an est…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Housing Benefit Regulations, Council Tax Reduction, Financial Planning, Performance Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$25k–$25k/yr
Closing date: 5 July 2026 Interview Dates: 13th / 14th July Salary: £24,796- £25,185 per annum. Location: Council Offices, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BT Role summary You’ll be providing general administrat…
Skills: Microsoft 365, Administrative Support, Data Handling, Client Management Systems, Communication
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$42k–$46k/yr
Closing date: 01/07/2026 Salary: Grade 9, £41,771 to £46,142 per annum. Location: Taunton Role summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent and full time Team Leader position for Somerset’s Leaving Care Acc…
Skills: Team Leadership, Staff Supervision, Crisis Management, Safeguarding, Case Management
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Closing date: 20 July 2026 Salary: Grade 8 - £58,282 per annum (inclusive of a time limited £9,000 recruitment allowance until 30/06/2029) Role summary: The Senior Lawyer delivers high-quality legal advice, representatio…
Skills: SEND Law, Education Law, Court Advocacy, Case Management, Legal Drafting
Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$20k–$23k/yr
Closing date: 29 June 2026 Salary: Grade 13, ranging from £20,291 - £22,513 per annum for 29.6 hours per week. Role summary: As a Governance Service Delivery Officer, you will provide expert governance, compliance and ad…
Skills: Governance Support, Compliance Monitoring, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Advisory, Training Development
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Lead the development and delivery of Somerset's Strategic Drugs and Alcohol Partnership and the national Harm to Hope campaign. Coordinate multi-agency collaboration across health and justice systems to reduce substance-related harm and improve health outcomes.
Requires a degree or professional qualification and at least 2 years of experience in public health or a similar field. Must possess strong managerial skills and a deep understanding of substance-misuse policy frameworks and multi-agency partnership systems.
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Fixed term/ Secondment contract until 31/03/2028
Salary: £33,416 - £36,913 per annum for 29.6 hours per week.
Role summary
In 2021, the UK Government launched “Harm to Hope”, a national strategic plan which committed to a focus on drug treatment and recovery. Harms from alcohol remain one of the biggest reversible causes of illness nationally and we know there are many people in Somerset who need more support.
We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting addiction and mental health recovery, who can help Somerset Council to be a positive leader on this programme.
In this exciting role, you will be joining a strong, dedicated, friendly team in Somerset Council and will be working with engaged and committed partners across the health and justice system. You’ll lead on the development, coordination and delivery of Somerset’s Strategic Drugs and Alcohol Partnership, translating the national strategy into local action.
You will be supporting some of our most vulnerable clients, from children and young people to older aduits, who are often dealing with complex mental health needs and addiction. You will need to be ambitious and willing to develop strategies which positively support all individuals in need. In doing this, you will play a key part in improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities, some of our central purposes with Public Health.
We’re looking for someone who can provide strategic thinking and provide whole system leadership. Using your expertise and enthusiasm, you will be driving multi-agency collaboration and influencing the development of key policies and strategies. You will be a key leader and influencer across Somerset’s public health landscape, fostering strong networks and ensuring coordinated efforts to reduce substance related harm.
This is a vital role in helping to achieve local Public Health aims across Somerset while contributing to national transformation. If you think you’re the person to help make this difference, then we would love to hear from you.
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A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request via [email protected] quoting reference 792/WS.
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