Applications manager Work, Jobs in Taunton, Eng (with Salaries)

Applications Manager
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £49,282 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
13d
Operations Manager
Impact Food Group —Taunton
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Estates Officer Specialist Estates Services
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Team Leader - Telecommunications
National Grid Electricity Distribution —Taunton
- £49,369 a year
- Driving
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
4d
Practice Manager
Bupa Dental Care —Taunton
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Operations Manager
GXO Logistics —Bridgwater
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Annual leave
Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master
Scrumconnect Consulting —Taunton
- £450 - £500 a day
- Azure
- Software development
- Agile
Operations Manager
Chubb Fire & Security —Bridgwater
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
6d
Data Governance Manager
UK Hydrographic Office —Taunton
- £48,746 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
3d
Team Support Administrator
National Grid Electricity Distribution —Taunton
- £39,508 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Functional Assessor
Advo Health —Taunton
- £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Operator - Asset Inspector
National Grid Electricity Distribution —Taunton
- £39,508 a year
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
4d
Information Manager
Kier Group —Taunton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- SharePoint
12d
Service Manager
THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY —Axbridge
- £32,577 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
Laing O'Rourke —Bridgwater
- IT
Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprentice
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- English
- SQL
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Data Administrator - Severe Asthma Service
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
6d
Imaging Manager
Alliance Medical Ltd —Taunton
- From £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- No degree
Quick apply
5d
Human Resources Advisor - Specialist
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Human resources
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Retail Sales Advisor - Taunton
Oak Furnitureland —Taunton
- £44,700 - £49,950 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Retail sales
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme

I want to receive the latest job alerts for applications manager in taunton, eng

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Applications Manager

North Somerset Council -
Weston-super-Mare

Apply Now

Job details

Full-time
£49,282 - £54,495 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Work from home
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Supervising experience

Full job description

Applications Manager

location_on

Weston-super-Mare

19/07/2026

Applications Manager

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary

Level 10:- £49,282 - £54,495 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent - 29 days annual leave per annum, rising to 34 days per annum after 5 years' service - Flexible Worker

Job category/type

Planning

Date posted

29/06/2026

Job reference

HSCA0086

Attachments

attachment

20260629 - Job Description - Applications Manager - HSCA0086.pdf

Job description

About Us

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 Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Applications Manager to join our Strategic Development Team. The Strategic Development Team are responsible for guiding proposals through the development process including examining, processing and evaluating major planning and related applications including pre-and post-application advice, site inspections, negotiations, preparation and presentation of reports to a range of audiences.

In this role, you will assist the Strategic Development Service Manager in the efficient management of the team, including deputising in their absence. This post involves direct supervisory responsibility to be determined by the Service Manager.

North Somerset is a constrained area in planning terms with Green Belt, AONB, extensive areas vulnerable to flooding and other sensitive environments. Yet there are substantial development pressures, including a target for 23,805 new homes.

Work Style

At 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.

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 occasionally.

Key Responsibilities:

To use powers delegated to officers by the Council to make formal decisions on planning applications and pre-application discussions.
To evaluate and process major strategic planning applications carrying out site inspections, negotiations and preparation of reports as required.
To present cases to the Planning and Regulatory Committee
To ensure the Council’s decisions are defended at planning appeals.
To deputise for the Strategic Development Service Manager.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about planning and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent.
Extensive experience working on major planning applications
A comprehensive knowledge of legislation, policy, regulations and professional codes of practice for Development Management
Management or supervisory experience.
Ability to prepare & present information/evidence clearly and confidently at Public Inquiries and planning committee meetings

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of giving evidence at public inquiries
Eligibility for membership of RTPI.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the 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 Information

For further information about the role, please contact Max Smith, Strategic Development Manager, at [email protected]

Important Information

As 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 Opportunities

At 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.

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.

Applications Manager

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

applications manager jobs in taunton, eng

Applications Manager

Operations Manager

Estates Officer Specialist Estates Services

Team Leader - Telecommunications

Practice Manager

Operations Manager

Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master

Operations Manager

Data Governance Manager

Team Support Administrator

Functional Assessor

Operator - Asset Inspector

Information Manager

Service Manager

ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

Health and Care Intelligence Specialist Apprentice

Data Administrator - Severe Asthma Service

Imaging Manager

Human Resources Advisor - Specialist

Retail Sales Advisor - Taunton

I want to receive the latest job alerts for applications manager in taunton, eng

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Applications Manager

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected