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We are recruiting a Principal Engineer at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday) Contract Type: Permanent/Full Time Location: Ty PenalltaThis is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Transport Strategy and Development Control Team. We pay an attractive salary of £49,764 - £52,805 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Engineer to lead and manage the Caerphilly Council’s Transport Strategy and Development Control team.You will join one of the largest authorities in Wales working on all aspects of protecting the integrity of the Council’s highway network from the activities of developers. Together with your team, and the wider organisation, you will have the opportunity to shape transport policies and strategies. You will also act as the client manager for specific transport capital engineering schemes.This is an exciting and varied role and requires strong leadership skills and a sound knowledge of the rapidly changing transportation policies. You will also need up to date technical knowledge related to highway development control and highway agreements.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>A relevant Level 4, 5 or 6 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales (CQFW). For example HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering.</li><li>Practical knowledge of the rapidly changing transportation policies with the ability to implement effective, sustainable integrated transport plans.</li><li>Able to lead, motivate, monitor and give guidance to others within the team on financial and technical matters including some of a non-routine nature.</li><li>A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings / undertake work within and outside the county borough. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clive Campbell on 01443 863106 or email <a href="mailto:campbc@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">campbc@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;for further information.The political restrictions defined by the ‘Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 as amended’ apply to you in respect of this post.





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Principal Engineer

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced officer to join our Homeless Prevention Team as a Criminal Justice Homeless Prevention Officer. &nbsp;This is a jointly funded post specifically to prevent homelessness and reduce reoffending.The Homeless Prevention Team provides help and advice to North Somerset households who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Working in partnership with other organisations we ensure that vulnerable people and families are provided with appropriate advice, accommodation and supportIn this role, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments with people who are leaving prison as homeless or ex-offenders who are struggling to maintain accommodation in the community, in accordance with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. You will need to be able to problem solve and seek out innovative homeless prevention solutions according to each client’s unique circumstances.You will also be expected to work in partnership with key frontline partner services such as rough sleeper outreach, emergency accommodation providers, prison and hospital services and other community based statutory and voluntary agencies as part of a housing-led approach to multi-agency solutions to homelessness and related crisesKey Responsibilities:<ul><li>Hold and prioritise your own caseload of homeless households</li><li>Develop a Personal Housing Plan according to client’s own circumstances</li><li>Carry out homelessness investigations and make decisions within legislative frameworks</li><li>Work in partnership with the Probation service and carry out prison visits where appropriate</li><li>Provide regular data to measure the effectiveness of the role</li><li>Provide in depth advice regarding housing options</li><li>Represent the client at multi agency meetings including safeguarding</li><li>Recognise safeguarding concerns and make relevant referrals</li><li>Make referrals for emergency and temporary accommodation</li><li>Write legally sound homeless decision letters</li><li>Make referrals to other agencies to support clients and to prevent or relieve their homelessness</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:&nbsp;<ul><li>Flexible Worker</li><ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul></ul>About YouYou must be a confident and resilient person, with excellent communications skills who is able to prioritise a busy and complex case load of homeless applicants. You should have a strong background of homelessness and other housing related work e.g. advice/welfare benefits and experience working in a multi-agency environment.&nbsp;You should also be able to use Microsoft Office packages and a bespoke inhouse system to enable you to keep clear and accurate client recordsWhat We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Sarah Stillwell, Head of Housing, at <a href="mailto:sarah.stillwell@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.stillwell@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: TBAPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Criminal Justice Homeless Prevention Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our busy planning policy team to help us progress our Local Plan at a crucial stage in the plan-making process.In this role you will be working as part of a friendly and supportive team contributing to the formulation of the local plan, neighbourhood development plans and supplementary planning documents through evidence gathering and analysis.Our work means balancing significant development pressures in a constrained area which includes Green Belt, Mendip Hills National Landscape, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding and other sensitive environments.&nbsp; Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your career.This is a career graded post rising from £31,067 to £46,731 pa depending on skills and experience.&nbsp; Typical activities for this role are dependent on the grade, based on the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Further information can be found in the attached Job description.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Make a significant contribution towards the preparation, monitoring and review of Development Plan Documents.</li><li>Work effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and other partner agencies to deliver sustainable development.</li><li>Have experience and understanding of working in a political environment.</li><li>Prepare evidence for local plan examinations and present evidence where appropriate according to abilities.</li><li>Excellent research, report writing, verbal communication and project management skills.</li><li>Manage and prioritise your own workload.</li><li>Analyse and interpret data and make recommendations to support the plan-making process.</li><li>Provide expert policy advice to colleagues within the service to support development management and enforcement decisions.</li></ul>Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>Work both from home and the office. While this position is based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare, we operate a hybrid working environment. Most of the team predominantly work from home however, we currently attend the office as a team once a week, or more frequently depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about planning and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>A minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with a wide range of planning issues.</li><li>A broad knowledge of planning policy, legislation, processes and practices.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Eligibility for membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute or equivalent.</li><li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Natalie Richards, Planning Policy Manager, at <a href="mailto:natalie.richards@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">natalie.richards@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426665Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Thursday 10 July 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Career Graded Planning Policy Officer/Senior Planning Policy Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Education Welfare Assistant to join our Education Welfare Service within the broader Inclusion team to offer support to the service. The Education Welfare Service are responsible for delivering on supporting school attendance and meeting our statutory duties including Children Missing Education (CME), Penalty Notices and Court Prosecutions. &nbsp;In this role, you will be in contact with schools and parents&nbsp;and other agencies on a daily basis. You will offer initial advice and information on attendance, children missing education, elective home education and penalty notices, referring complex queries to the Education Welfare Officers. You will track and monitor queries and maintain databases. On occasion, you may be required to carry out home visits.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Receive email and telephone queries for the service, act as the first port of call for the Education Welfare Service.</li><li>Maintain the Capita One database for children missing education, elective home education, school attendance and fixed penalty notices</li><li>Liaise as appropriate with schools, parents and other agencies on a range of issues for the Education Welfare Service.</li><li>Provide information and advice on a range of issues for the Education Welfare Service and to signpost where/when needed.</li><li>Be prepared to undertake home visits for the service under the instruction of the Education Welfare Officer</li></ul>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.This position is based at our Town Hall offices in Weston-super-Mare. Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Select Workstyle Type which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>Flexible Worker</li><ul><li>2-3 days in the office</li><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about Education Welfare and Inclusion, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent</li><li>An awareness and general understanding of legislation for attendance, Children Missing Education, Elective Home Education.</li><li>Ability to work with internal colleagues and partner agencies including schools and other teams within the Council.</li><li>Ability to prioritise own workload and work without close supervision and to seek advice when appropriate</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Level 3 or 4 qualifications or equivalent to demonstrate technically specific skills relating to Business Support/ICT/Administration.</li><li>Evidence of a high level of ICT skills</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Georgia Humphrey, Inclusion and Post-16 Participation Manager, at <a href="mailto:georgia.humphrey@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">georgia.humphrey@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: To be advised.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Education Welfare Assistant

We are recruiting a Clerical Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council. Working hours: 18.5 Hours (Monday – Wednesday) &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time Location: Woodfield Business Park, Pontllanfraith This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Youth Offending Team. We pay an attractive salary of £12,202 and offer access to training and development opportunities. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to support the Youth Offending Service. The successful applicant will be a team player and be able to support the Service and their fellow colleagues by providing a high level of administrative support.You will be required to organise, coordinate and minute meetings to a high standard, provide clerical and word processing support to the various processes within the Youth Offending Service.Key tasks for the role will include the accurate data inputting and extraction of information from the Youth Offending Service data systems and effective liaison with internal staff and other agency professionals to enable good customer service to the public including children and families.The successful applicant must have proven experience of using databases to input and extract data. Applicants must be able to learn quickly and work well under pressure in a busy office environment.For the role, we ask that you have: <ul><li>5 GCSEs Grade A*-C or equivalent qualifications on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales, or Level 2 qualification.</li><li>Knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Previous experience of working in an office environment.</li><li>Prepared to work flexible within and beyond the boundaries of the authority. </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Helena Baker on 01495 235623 or email <a href="mailto:bakerh@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">bakerh@caerphilly.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held on 22nd July 2025. Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information.





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Clerical Assistant

About The RoleNorth Somerset Council provides a wide range of services to people who live and work within our communities and these are at the heart of everything that we do. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Finance Service at North Somerset Council as a Service Accountant who will support the Environment, Assets &amp; Transport Services Directorate.This post will provide business partnering services including financial support and advice to budget managers across the directorates and will support the Principal Accountant focusing on the budget setting, budget monitoring, forecasting, and out-turn reporting processes throughout the year.About YouWe are ideally looking for a qualified accountant although are willing to consider part-qualified accountants who are actively studying and working towards their professional exams. You will have previous experience of working in a finance environment and will have a clear understanding of how to support budget managers throughout the financial year.As a finance professional you will have an awareness of accounting regulations and internal governance arrangements, understanding how these influence the work that we do. Experience in key activities such as budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting will be an advantage.Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent ICT, presentation and communication skills and have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. The role is primarily working from home so the successful candidate would need to be self-motivated, able to prioritise and manage their workload to meet deadlines. The post is career graded, so starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience as detailed in the supporting Person Specification.We invite applications from candidates who are passionate about the work that they do, are keen to deliver high quality services and who can build effective relationships with all of those that they work with. In return, we offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing learning opportunities and a rewarding environment from similar like-minded enthusiastic individuals.About UsThe post is based within the Corporate Services Directorate although is responsible for ensuring and overseeing the effective delivery of financial services to other directorates. As a team we provide a diverse and broad range of management accounting and technical financial services. &nbsp;Our VisionOur council vision is ‘an open, fairer, greener North Somerset’ and we have four key ambitions:<ul><li>Our children and young people are cared for, safe, supported, and are given equality of opportunity to thrive</li><li>Our communities are caring, healthy and safe, where people help each other to live well</li><li>Our towns and villages are thriving and sustainable places to live, work and visit</li><li>Our council delivers consistently good services and value for money to support our community.</li></ul>Our ValuesOur organisational values are important. They help guide us in how we work and provide services for our residents. Our people produced our values in collaboration with elected members. They provide a strong ethos and help us to deliver our ambitious agenda, working in partnership across the council and beyond:<ul><li>We act with integrity</li><li>We respect each other</li><li>We innovate</li><li>We care</li><li>We collaborate.</li></ul>Our BenefitsWe offer:<ul><li>A competitive salary,</li><li>A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection,</li><li>Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential through formal and on-the-job training,</li><li>Agile and flexible working arrangements to help you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and family leave options,</li><li>Generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) pro rata and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days,</li><li>Discounts on shopping, days out, travel and gym memberships,</li><li>24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Want to know more and apply?For an informal discussion, please contact: - Deborah Booth - Principal Accountant (EA&amp;TS) on 0797420280, or contact at <a href="mailto:deborah.booth@north.somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">deborah.booth@north.somerset.gov.uk</a>Anticipated interview date: Friday 04 July 2025Right To Work Please note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.&nbsp;Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. &nbsp;&nbsp;Disability ConfidentAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.&nbsp;





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Service Accountant (EA&TS)

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Planning Officer to join the Applications and Consents (minors) Team.We are a well-staffed and high performing team responsible for facilitating and regulating land use changes in accordance with local and national policies and guidance. While this is a high-level description of what we do, we assess and decide planning applications to achieve the best planning outcomes. We must balance the competing interests of applicants, developers, neighbours, relevant stakeholders, and the public at large, as well as the economy and the environment.North Somerset is a constrained area in planning terms with Green Belt, National Landscapes, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding, and other sensitive environments. Our challenges are wide ranging and as a result there will be plenty of opportunity to develop your career.While this position is based in the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare, we operate a hybrid working environment. Most of the team predominantly work from home however, we attend the office as a team once a fortnight. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Tasks relating to the processing and evaluation of planning and related applications to include site inspections, negotiation, and liaising with consultees.</li><li>Preparation of reports under the officer delegation arrangements or to the committee.</li><li>To prepare written statements in relation to a range of appeals and to present evidence, where appropriate, at hearings and committees.</li><li>Manage effective relationships with applicants, agents, town and parish council’s, consultees, council employees, and the public.</li><li>See the attached career grade structure for further information.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about development management, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Undergraduate Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>A minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with a wide range of planning issues.</li><li>A broad knowledge of planning policy, legislation, processes and practices.</li><li>Experience handling planning appeals.</li><li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Master’s Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.</li><li>Eligibility for membership of RTPI.</li><li>Customer service experience.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact David Ditchett, Applications and Consents Service Manager at <a href="mailto:David.Ditchett@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">David.Ditchett@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Tuesday 08 July 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





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Senior Planning Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact in our communities.The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Sustainable Travel and Road Safety Officer – Section 106, to join our Sustainable Travel and Road Safety Team.The Team works to enable active and sustainable travel and make roads safer through infrastructure and behaviour change projects. Our workstreams include: active travel schemes; behaviour change; road safety; development management; electric vehicle infrastructure; feasibility work; and policy development.The creation of an active travel network is strategic. The Active Travel Action Plans (ATAPS) have shaped what future improvements may come forward working with local communities. Funding streams from DfT and Active Travel England help to plan a future network of walking, wheeling, and cycling routes and develop schemes for implementation and provide behaviour change activities to promote these. The team ensures that local routes are created, as part of new developments and that they tie into the existing network. We also encourage Electric Vehicle (EV) uptake through the creation of charging hubs and infrastructure, using grant funding initiatives through the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles.The team provides road safety education for children, ‘Bikeability’ cycle training and manages the school crossing patrol service.We work actively with the Climate Emergency team to change behaviour positively to ensure we address carbon emissions through transport, which is the biggest contributary sector within North Somerset. We work closely with a range of teams within North Somerset to help ensure active and sustainable transport are considered as part of day-to-day activities for the council.NSC receives substantial Section 106 funding from new developments, and other developer contributions. These pay for the monitoring of Travel Plans, travel information packs and sustainable travel incentives for new residents. The role is focused on using this funding to ensure that new developments are as sustainable as possible, and that new residents and employees are fully aware of the sustainable travel options open to them. Developer’s contributions also pay for infrastructure improvements, such as active travel access improvements, and EV charging. The implementation of these improvements will largely be outside of this role, but liaison with other officers will be required, for example in their promotion and providing monitoring data.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>To develop the systems of work to support sustainable travel behaviour-through activities funded through the S106 process.</li><li>To allocate and prioritise resources to support the delivery of these activities.</li><li>To report delivered activities and monitor financial spend.</li><li>To support the Travel Plan process identified in the North Somerset Travel Plans Supplementary Planning Document, adopted February 2023.</li><li>Providing comments on new development planning applications from a sustainable travel perspective.</li></ul>A valid driving licence will be required, as the role will include some site-based work at remote locations some without public transport, and there will be times when equipment and resources need to be carried. The EV fleet will assist staff site visits.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>1-4 days per fortnight in the office.</li><li>Includes working remotely as required.</li><li>Comes into the office for meetings or focused work as required. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.</li><li>Your official base will be the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare – when in the office your working hours commence from this location. When making site visits, your working time and travel expenses are based on travel from the Town Hall.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about sustainable and active travel, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Development, delivery and monitoring of a variety of Travel Plans and related promotional activities.</li><li>Development of schemes to facilitate and promote sustainable travel.</li><li>Strategic policy formulation, including familiarity with local and national policy.</li><li>Planning and organising – able to work on own initiative, prioritising work, organising work for self and others to agreed deadlines.</li><li>Able to efficiently visit development sites throughout North Somerset, as required by the role.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Able to use GIS</li><li>Experience of working with partner organisations, such as public transport operators, developers, consultants, Sustrans, resident associations, etc.</li><li>Experience or awareness of the development management process.</li><li>Membership of relevant professional body.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and values&nbsp;and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online, button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Frankie Mann, Active and Sustainable Transport Manager, <a href="mailto:frankie.mann@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">frankie.mann@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or&nbsp; 07941 358172Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date(s): Commencing week Monday 14 JulyPlease note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Senior Sustainable Travel and Road Safety Officer

About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleDo you thrive on providing excellent customer service? Do you enjoy working with the whole community? Are you passionate about the role of libraries in our vision for “an open, fairer and greener North Somerset”?This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, well organized and enthusiastic individual to join our busy team of staff and volunteers.The post is for 21 hours a week: a fixed term role for 12 months.The hours are worked on a two-week cycle:Week 1: Tuesday 9-5, Thursday 10-4, Friday 9-5Week 2: Tuesday 9-5, Thursday 10-4, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-1You will be working across 2 branch libraries: Portishead and Pill. After a period of induction, you will be expected to work regular shifts on your own at Pill Library. Although Portishead will be your base, from time to time you will provide district cover so you must be able to reach other North Somerset libraries. You will be ready to deal with the physical demands of the job, including stock handling and floor walking.You will have excellent customer care skills, including the ability to deal with unexpected and challenging situations. You will be passionate about supporting digital inclusion. Library work experience, although desirable, is not essential.&nbsp;You will have an interest in reading, literacy and culture and a willingness to promote stock and library services through creative displays and customer interaction.You will be supporting customer access to books and information, including council services, dealing with customer enquiries, and signposting where necessary. IT and digital skills are essential as you will be using a Library Management System as well as Microsoft Office.&nbsp; You may be troubleshooting yourself and will be helping customers struggling to get on in our digital world.We have an extensive calendar of activities and events including Rhymetime, Storytime, school visits, author events, library tours, family learning and digital support. You will be leading some of these so you will be expected to deliver to small groups.Portishead Library is a modern building, staffed from Tuesday to Saturday, with Extended Access, a form of self-service which extends the hours from 8.00am to 8pm 7 days a week. It is a popular and vibrant library with a dedicated and experienced staff team. There is a meeting room available for hire.Pill Library is a shared site with Pill Children’s Centre, staffed on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Although small, Pill has a thriving event and activity program, including Rhyme time, Lego Club and Code Club.A detailed job family specification can be found in the application pack. If you haven’t visited a library in a while, we’d encourage you to do so before applying and check out what we have to offer at <a href="http://www.librarieswest.org.uk" target="_blank">www.librarieswest.org.uk</a> and <a href="http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.n-somerset.gov.uk</a>This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Portishead and Pill Library Group supervisors Julia Deacon at <a href="mailto:julia.deacon@n-somerset.co.uk" target="_blank">julia.deacon@n-somerset.co.uk</a> or 01934 426803 and Samantha Chandler at <a href="mailto:samantha.chandler@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.chandler@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 426040Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Thursday 03 July 2025.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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Community Services Officer (Libraries)

1 x Full-time (37 hours per week) 1 x Part-time (18.5 hours per week) About UsNorth Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.The RoleWe are very excited to be launching our Social Care Academy in September! Our Academy will support the learning and development of our social work students, apprentices, and newly qualified social workers, as well as promote learning and development across the social care workforce. Our Practice Educators will support newly qualified social workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment through direct observation, thematic learning, and assessment of practice in line with established competencies within the programme.You would be joining us at an exciting time of improvement and innovation; as well as launching our Academy, our Practice Approach, Building Connections, sees us&nbsp;continue to embed restorative practice with a relational approach and a trauma- informed lens.Our Practice Educators will work closely with the Academy Manager and social work teams across the Directorate, to ensure that Academy learners are equipped to practice effectively and well supported on their development journeys.About YouYou will have significant social work experience which includes direct experience of supervising social workers or social work students. You will be passionate about learning and development, and have a proven track record of effective assessment of social care practice. You will hold an in-depth knowledge of relational and trauma-informed practice approaches and be a skilled communicator.We are looking for one full-time and one part-time Practice Educator, so if you think this could be you, we’d love to hear from you!If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Laura Clements at <a href="mailto:Laura.Clements@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">Laura.Clements@n-somerset.gov.uk</a>.This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:<ul><li>2-3 days in the office (pro-rata).</li></ul><ul><li>Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.</li><li>Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.</li></ul>What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Local Government Pension</li><li>Opportunities for professional development</li><li>Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums</li><li>Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year</li><li>Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team</li><li>Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes</li></ul>Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.How to ApplyIf you share our&nbsp;vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.Contact InformationFor an informal discussion about this role, please contact Shelley Caldwell, H ad of Family Support &amp; Safeguarding at <a href="mailto:shelley.caldwell@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">shelley.caldwell@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or call on 07824085762Applications close on Friday. 10th July 2025 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Monday, 14th July.Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 22nd July.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated.&nbsp; We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave.&nbsp; We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.&nbsp;We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.





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