And development officer Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Safety Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Communications Officer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Library and Information Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £13,103 - £135,221 a year
- Call to connect
- Front desk
- Computer skills
Exams Officer / Admin
Tutors and Exams Limited —Taunton
- £26,000 - £27,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Recruiting
- Budgeting
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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22h
Major Capital PMO Support Officer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Recruiting
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Hydrographic Programmes Officer
UK Hydrographic Office —Taunton
- £38,173 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
Training Officer
Integrated Pathology Partnership Limited —Taunton
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Training & development
10d
Relief Officer
ASEL —Taunton
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Conflict management
- School
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Environmental Health Officer (Food & Safety)
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
Health & Safety Officer
Langdons —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Surveyor / Agricultural Liaison Officer
Savills —Taunton
- Annual leave
Engagement Officer
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee discount
5d
Compliance Officer
Unity Five Ltd —Exeter
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Sick pay
Quick apply
8d
Senior Clinical Case Manager
WPA (Western Provident Association) —Taunton
- From £31,930 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Case management
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
7d
Prisoner Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Taunton
- £23,402 - £24,890 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Legal Cashier
Risdons Solicitors —Taunton
- Organisational skills
- Cash handling
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
14d
Health & Safety Officer
AVoptics Limited —Yeovil
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
Quick apply
13d
Senior Environmental Health Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
Neighbourhood Officer - Estates
Mid-Devon District Council —Tiverton
- £31,537 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Conflict management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Travel Trainer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £17,560 - £19,014 a year
- Computer literacy
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave

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Safety Officer

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£32,597 - £36,363 a year

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Health and safety experience within construction industry
NEBOSH
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Compliance audits
Safety inspections
Health and safety inspection
Health and safety audits
Risk management
Organisational skills
Hazard identification and control
Technical writing
Health and safety experience
Root cause analysis
Safety compliance inspections
Communication skills

Full job description

Date: 7 Aug 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

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Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 6 September 2026

Interview date: 16/17 September 2026 (Including a 10-15 minute presentation, further information given at invitation to interview)

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 outside normal working hours may be required to meet business needs.

Location: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements across various locations in Somerset.

Join Somerset Council and play a vital role in protecting people and supporting safe, resilient services across a diverse organisation. From advising managers and delivering training to leading inspections, audits, and incident investigations, your work will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of employees, service users, and the wider public.

We are looking for someone who can bring some experience or have an interest in working within the construction field, alongside an awareness of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM). This will enable you to support effective monitoring, provide proportionate advice, and help services meet their statutory duties.

You’ll be involved in varied and meaningful work; supporting service improvements, contributing to safety initiatives, influencing policy, and responding to real-time challenges across council services. As part of a collaborative and supportive environment that values continuous development, you’ll have a real opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in local communities.

Role Summary

As our Safety Officer, you will help ensure health and safety practices are effectively embedded across Somerset Council, enabling services to operate safely and compliantly. You’ll provide expert advice and practical support to managers and teams, helping them identify and manage risk in line with legal and organisational requirements. Through inspections, audits, training, and investigations, you’ll play a key role in creating safe environments and promoting a positive safety culture.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities

Provide expert health and safety advice and guidance to managers, teams, and services to support compliance and safe working practices.
Carry out inspections and audits across council services, identifying risks, highlighting good practice, and recommending improvements.
Investigate accidents and incidents, establishing root causes and supporting services to implement effective controls.
Deliver and support health and safety training sessions, briefings, and presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
Respond to requests for support and provide practical solutions to manage risk and improve safety outcomes.
Contribute to the development of policies, guidance, and safe systems of work to strengthen health and safety management.
Support services with planning for off-site activities and responding to emergency situations where required.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, representing the service and supporting wider safety initiatives.
Promote a positive safety culture across the organisation, influencing and supporting continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

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

Essential

Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, guidance, and best practice, with understanding of risk assessment and incident investigation processes.
Knowledge of auditing and inspection methodologies, and how to monitor compliance in practice.
Awareness of health and safety management systems and how to embed a positive safety culture.
Experience of providing practical health and safety advice and guidance to managers or services.
Experience of delivering training, briefings, or presentations on health and safety topics.
Experience of carrying out inspections, audits, and incident investigations, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend controls.
Ability to analyse risks, interpret findings, and recommend practical, proportionate solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships.
Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied and competing workload.
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competence (e.g. IOSH CPD).
Recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent) and membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards).

Desirable

Knowledge of health and safety requirements in education or public sector settings, including off-site activities and young people.
Understanding of Employers’ and Public Liability processes and their link to health and safety practice.
Awareness of procurement and contract-related health and safety considerations.
Experience of working within a complex or multi-service organisation (e.g. local authority), including engagement with a range of stakeholders.
Experience of working with enforcement bodies or supporting legal and insurance-related processes.
Experience of contributing to the development of policies, guidance, or codes of practice.
Ability to deliver engaging training and presentations, with confidence to challenge and intervene where there is a risk of serious harm.
Strong report writing skills, including drafting technical documents, guidance, or policies.
Higher level health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma) and/or Chartered or Graduate IOSH membership.
Training or teaching qualification to support delivery of learning.

Additional Information

Permanent, full-time role - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday during standard office hours. However, occasional work outside normal working hours may be required to meet business needs.
30 days’ annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements across various locations in Somerset.
You may be required to travel between work sites during the working day.
Opportunities for professional development to further enhance technical skills and competencies.
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 Sharon Larkman, Principal Safety Officer, on 01823 355195 or [email protected]

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request via [email protected]

Job ref: 1034/NG

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