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Somerset Council

Environmental Health Support Officer

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · On-site

$25k–$26k/yr

Mid level

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

Somerset Council

Social Worker

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$37k–$42k/yr

Mid levelVisa sponsorship

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

Foot Anstey logoFoot Anstey

Legal Administrator

Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Entry level

Job Title: Legal Administrator Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shap…

Skills: Administrative Support, Case Management Systems, Client Communication, Anti Money Laundering Compliance, Due Diligence

Somerset Council

Governance Service Delivery Officer

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$20k–$23k/yr

Mid level

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

Somerset Council

Senior Lawyer - SEND

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

SeniorVisa sponsorship

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

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 logoVIVO 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 logoVIVO 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

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

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

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

Somerset Council

Lawyer - Childcare

Taunton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

$49k–$53k/yr

Mid level

Closing date: 20 July 2026 Salary: Grade 9 ranging from £48,771 - £53,142 per annum (inclusive of a time limited £7,000 recruitment allowance until 30/06/2029). Are you keen to learn and develop your knowledge within Chi…

Skills: Local Government Law, Advocacy, Legal Drafting, Case Management, Public Sector Law

Somerset Council

Senior Lawyer - Adult Social Care

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

Environmental Health Support Officer

Somerset Council

Taunton, England, United Kingdom • On-site

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  • $25k–$26k/yr
  • Full-time
  • high school, professional certificate
  • 25 Days Annual Leave, Bank Holidays
  • Posted 4d ago
  • Apply by Jul 6
  • ~37 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of environmental health and licensing services by managing applications, service requests, and providing guidance to customers. The role involves maintaining accurate databases, handling finance-related processes, and ensuring legislative compliance.

Requirements

Requires GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science (Grade 4/C) and A-level standard education or equivalent experience. Candidates should have experience in case management within a regulatory environment and strong customer service skills.

Full job description

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 real difference to local communities? As an Environmental Health Support Officer at Somerset Council, you’ll be at the heart of helping people and businesses access important services that keep communities safe, healthy and thriving.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, working with people and learning new skills. No two days are the same and you will support a wide range of environmental health and licensing activities, helping customers find solutions and ensuring services run smoothly. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team, with opportunities to build your knowledge and develop your career within the council.

 

Role Summary

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of environmental health and licensing services by managing a variety of applications and service requests and providing advice and guidance to customers and colleagues.

You’ll play an important part in making sure people get the help they need quickly and efficiently, whether that’s answering queries, resolving issues or supporting casework. Working closely with your team, you’ll use your growing knowledge and skills to help maintain high standards, ensure processes are followed correctly and contribute to improving services for everyone who uses them.

 

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities  

  • Work as part of a multi-skilled case management and service support team to deliver a wide range of statutory and non-statutory processes efficiently and effectively.
  • Act as the first point of contact for service requests, managing applications, queries and complaints through to resolution.
  • Provide technical advice and support to members of the public, businesses and internal colleagues.
  • Manage and update systems, databases and records, ensuring data accuracy and supporting others with training where required.
  • Support system administration, reporting, consultation processing and wider business support activities.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating systems in line with legislative changes.
  • Handle finance-related processes including purchase orders, invoicing and debt recovery.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to service improvement and customer experience initiatives.
  • Investigate and resolve service requests, negotiating and influencing outcomes where appropriate.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures to deliver informed support and advice.

 

 

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential

  • Flexible and innovative approach to problem solving under supervision
  • Ability to contribute to service review, development and continuous improvement
  • Ability to follow operating procedures accurately and contribute to their development
  • Flexible and able to manage a varied workload, prioritising competing demands
  • Excellent knowledge of several different services across the council
  • Working knowledge of Database Administration and experience of using databases and generating performance reports
  • Experience of case managing in a similar role or within a regulatory services environment, including service requests, applications and inspections
  • Experience of dealing with members of the public
  • Grade 4/C or higher at GCSE in English, Mathematics and Science, or equivalent experience
  • Educated to A-level standard, or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of licensing and environmental health legislation
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deal sympathetically and empathetically with members of the public
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills, familiar with database and reporting systems, with the ability to work accurately at speed
  • Works well within a team
  • Ability to manage difficult situations

 

 

Desirable

  • Experience of working with elected members or in a political environment
  • Experience of working as a system administrator
  • Business Administration/IT Level 3 Qualification or ICDL – International Certification of Digital Literacy (Previously ECDL – European Computer Driving Licence), or equivalent
  • Persuasive and encouraging, adopting a coaching style to enable customers

 

Any Additional Information 

  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Full-time (37 hours per week)
  • There is a requirement to work from different locations across Somerset.

 

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

 

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Emily Bear, Environmental Health Support Manager at [email protected]

 

 TR0196 Environmental Health Support Officer.pdf 

 

Job ref: 839/DT

Related keywords

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