Government & Public Sector Jobs in Taunton, United Kingdom (Now Hiring) — 48 open — Page 2

Somerset Council

Project Manager - Transport Schemes Commissioning

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$37k–$42k/yr

Mid level

Closing date: 1 July 2026 Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 per annum. Fixed term contract for 4 years Role summary: This role supports oversight of the development and scheme preparation stages of new active travel schemes. Spe…

Skills: Project Management, Infrastructure Commissioning, Stakeholder Coordination, Community Engagement, Technical Communication

Somerset Council

Regeneration Operations Lead

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$42k–$46k/yr

Senior

Closing date: 1 July 2026 Salary: Grade 9, ranging from £41,771 - £46,142 per annum Fixed-term position until June 2028 Role summary: The Regeneration Operations Lead plays a key role in ensuring the successful delivery …

Skills: Programme Management, Governance And Assurance, Risk Management, Procurement, Contract Management

Somerset Council

Operations Manager - Children's Services - Mendip

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior+

Closing date 29 June 2026 Salary: Grade 6- £65,090 33 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays 2-year fixed term contracts – 37 hours per week A generous benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance and…

Skills: Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Commissioning, Change Management

Somerset Council

Business Operations Assistant

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$12k–$13k/yr

Entry level

Closing date: 29 June 2026 Salary: Grade 15, Ranging from £12,398 - £12,592.50 per annum for 18.5 hours a week. Role summary As a Business Operations Assistant you will provide accurate, well‑organised administrative and…

Skills: Payment Processing, Financial Record Keeping, Administrative Support, Data Entry, Customer Service

Somerset Council

Community Safety Partnerships Manager

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$42k–$46k/yr

Senior+

Community Safety Partnerships Manager Closing date: 29 June 2026 Salary: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum. 2-year fixed-term contract. Role summary You will lead and coordinate the strategic and operational work of the Safer …

Skills: Community Safety Legislation, Strategic Planning, Partnership Working, Multi-disciplinary Working, Stakeholder Management

VIVO Defence Services

Field Officer - Electronic Monitoring

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Entry level

Location: Taunton Hours: Day Shifts – 8am-5pm (37.5hrs pw) Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, you must live in (or very close to) the TA and BA postcode area. Caring. Compassionate. Resilient. So…

Skills: Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Resilience, Compassion

VIVO Defence Services

Field Officer - Electronic Monitoring

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Entry level

Location: Taunton Hours: Night Shifts – 5pm to 1pm (37.5hrs pw) Due to the nature of the role and operational requirements, you must live in (or very close to) the TA1, TA2 and TA6 postcode area. Caring. Compassionate. R…

Skills: Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Rapport Building, Resilience, Compassion

Somerset Council

Senior Travel Plan Implementation Officer

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$33k–$36k/yr

Senior

Closing date: 29 June 2026 Salary: £32,597- £36,363 per annum Are you passionate about making a real difference in how people travel in Somerset? Join us as a Senior Travel Plan Implementation Officer and help shape the …

Skills: Travel Planning, Travel Demand Management, Behaviour Change Initiatives, Stakeholder Management, Budget Management

Somerset Council

Family Intervention Worker

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$33k–$36k/yr

Mid level

Closing Date: 28/06/2026 Location: Somerset Salary: Grade 12 - The remuneration package for this role is £32,584 to £36,047 per annum for 37 hours per week (remuneration package includes a £3,986 recruitment allowance pe…

Skills: Case Management, Holistic Assessment, Safeguarding, Multi-agency Collaboration, Crisis Intervention

Somerset Council

Grounds Operative (Wellington)

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$25k–$26k/yr

Entry level

Closing Date: 28 June 2026 Salary: Grade 14 ranging from £25,185 to £25,989 per annum This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in local communities. As a Grounds Operative, you’ll carry out hands-on outdoor …

Skills: Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Planting, Weeding, Powered Tools Operation

Somerset Council

Approved Mental Health Professional (Adults)

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$42k–$46k/yr

SeniorVisa sponsorship

Closing date: 8 July 2026 Salary: Grade 9 ranging from £41,771 to £46,142 per annum Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential. Location: Base can be flexible within offices across …

Skills: Mental Health Act Assessment, Risk Management, Legal Reasoning, Multi-agency Coordination, Statutory Documentation

Somerset Council

Public Health Specialist

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Public Health Specialist (Social Determinants of Health) Closing date: 6th July 2026 Salary: £55,101 pro rata (£33,060 for 22.2 hours per week) 0.6 WTE, Fixed-term for 2 years. Role summary The social and economic landsc…

Skills: Critical Appraisal, Data Analysis, Partnership Working, Policy Development, Commissioning

Somerset Council

Principal Building Control Surveyor

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Closing Date: 08/07/2026 Salary: Grade 8 – £49,282 per annum, plus a time limited recruitment allowance of £7,500 per annum until 31/10/2028 Location: This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from hom…

Skills: Operational Leadership, Building Regulations Compliance, Team Management, Enforcement Action, Technical Oversight

Somerset Council

Advanced Practitioner - Social Worker - Hospital Interface Service (Adults)

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$42k–$46k/yr

SeniorVisa sponsorship

Closing date: 8 July 2026 Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential. Location: Taunton Starting salary £41,771 rising annually, currently up to £46,142 Full time, 37 hours per week…

Skills: Professional Leadership, Case Management, Safeguarding, Risk Management, Mental Capacity Decision-Making

Somerset Council

Senior Ecologist

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$37k–$42k/yr

Senior

Closing Date: 8 July 2026 Salary: Grade 10 ranging from £37,280 - £41,771 per annum Are you an ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? Whether you’re coming from a consultancy background or continuing to …

Skills: Protected Species Surveys, Habitat Surveys, Biodiversity Net Gain, Planning Policy, Environmental Impact Assessment

Somerset Council

Principal Lawyer - Planning and Highways

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior+Visa sponsorship

Closing date: 20 July 2026 Salary: Grade 7, £65,101 per annum (inclusive of a time limited £10,000 recruitment allowance until 31/01/2028) This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Planning & Highways Lawy…

Skills: Planning Law, Highways Law, Strategic Legal Leadership, Case Management, Resource Management

Somerset Council

Grounds Operative (Bridgwater)

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$25k–$26k/yr

Entry level

Closing Date: 28 June 2026 Salary: Grade 14 ranging from £25,185 to £25,989 per annum This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in local communities. As a Grounds Operative, you’ll carry out hands-on outdoor …

Skills: Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming, Planting, Weeding, COSHH Compliance

Somerset Council

Senior Lawyer - CSC

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

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) This role offers the opportunity to apply your legal expertise where it has real …

Skills: Local Government Law, Advocacy, Legal Research, Case Management, Drafting

Somerset Council

Team Leader (Lawyer) - Adults Social Care

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Closing date: 20 July 2026 Salary: Grade 8 - £61,282 per annum (inclusive of a time limited £12,000 recruitment allowance until 30/06/2029) This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward‑thinking legal ser…

Skills: Adult Social Care Law, Education Law, Advocacy, Line Management, Performance Management

Somerset Council

Team Leader (Lawyer) - Children's Social Care

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Senior

Closing date: 20 July 2026 Salary: Grade 8, £61,282 per annum (inclusive of a time limited £12,000 recruitment allowance until 30/06/2029) This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward‑thinking legal serv…

Skills: Children's Social Care Law, Education Law, Advocacy, Line Management, Performance Management

Project Manager - Transport Schemes Commissioning

Somerset Council

Taunton, England, United Kingdom • Hybrid

Mid levelHybrid · 2 days in office

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$37k–$42k/yr
Full-time, Temporary
bachelor degree
30 Days Of Annual Leave, Bank Holidays, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working
Posted 11d ago
Apply by Jul 1
~37 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and preparation of new active travel and bus-related infrastructure schemes. Manage projects through the commissioning phase until they transition into construction, ensuring all approvals and stakeholder agreements are secured.

Requirements

Requires a degree-level qualification or equivalent knowledge in a relevant discipline and experience in infrastructure project management. Candidates must have strong communication skills and experience in community engagement and equality and diversity measures.

Full job description

Closing date: 1 July 2026

Salary: £37,280 - £41,771 per annum.

Fixed term contract for 4 years

Role summary:

This role supports oversight of the development and scheme preparation stages of new active travel schemes. Specifically, you will be focussing on bus-related infrastructure projects funded by the Bus Service Grant.

You will be managing the projects as the schemes transition into construction, coordinating with various stakeholders to agree robust proposals and appropriate engagement from all necessary parties. You will secure necessary approvals and consents and commission necessary technical activity.

What you’ll do - key responsibilities:

Support the Service Manager for all matter related to the commissioning of new major and minor transport infrastructure schemes. Ensure swift progress is maintained through the life of the scheme.
Commission Major Transport Infrastructure Schemes.
Oversee the development and scheme preparation stages of new schemes following the approval to commence.
Manage projects with the authority and responsibility to run the project on a day-to-day basis up until the scheme transitions into construction.
Coordinate activity working with the various stakeholders to agree robust proposals, appropriate engagement from all necessary parties and secure all necessary approvals and consents.

What we’re looking for – knowledge, experience & skills:

Essential

Knowledge and awareness of systems, techniques, best practice, performance and project management in relation to development and/or delivery of infrastructure projects.
Experience of engagement with communities and customer feedback channels.
Experience of operating equality and diversity measures in a professional context.
Educational qualification in a relevant discipline or acquired knowledge to degree level and ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.
Sound interpersonal communication and presentation skills, able to prepare and communicate technical information and data in a way which is accessible to a range of audiences including, delegates, related members, external bodies and members of the public.
Extensive and up to date competency in the use of a range of IT tools to support/facilitate the technical nature of the work.
When required will support the Service Manager in the resolution of contractual matters.
Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016).
Positive, committed, adaptable, thorough and confident approach.
Ability to work to deadlines and to motivate others to work effectively and demonstrate a duty of care.

Desirable

Knowledge of the statutory, regulatory, policy and contractual framework for highways and transport infrastructure development and delivery.
Experience in proving input into business cases for infrastructure funding.
Ability to produce/draft reports as commissioned to support decision making e.g. project initiation, progress reporting, resource planning and allocation, technical improvements etc.
Membership at (or demonstrably working towards) professional level of an appropriate professional institution or organisation.

Additional Information :

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.
This is a fixed term contract with funding for 4 years
Flexible and hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office).
30 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays)
Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Josephine Paterson, Service Manager – Transport Schemes Commissioning, via email at [email protected].

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request quoting reference 1003/AB

Related keywords

Active TravelBus Service GrantTransport InfrastructureCommissioningHighwaysProject InitiationStakeholder EngagementPublic SectorBusiness CasesRegulatory Framework

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