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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 RoleAs a Court of Protection Officer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the financial interests of vulnerable individuals under the jurisdiction of the Court of Protection. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most while contributing to the financial health and efficiency of our local authority.In this role, you will; [As a Court of Protection Officer, you will follow the guidance of the Office of the Public Guardian to ensure compliance of the Court Order for Property and Financial Affairs&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage financial affairs, including bank accounts, bill payments, benefit collection, and property management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements set by the Court of Protection.</li><li>Prepare and submit annual accounts and reports to the Office of the Public Guardian.</li><li>Liaise with care providers, social workers, and legal professionals to advocate for the best interests of the individuals.</li><li>Identify and recover debts owed to the authority by individuals under protection.</li><li>Maximise benefits and allowances for individuals, increasing funds managed by the authority.</li><li>Efficiently manage properties owned by individuals under protection, including potential leasing or selling</li></ul>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 will be necessary to attend in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Flexible Worker – Remove heading<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>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about [relevant field/area], and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Proven experience in financial management or a similar role.</li></ul>Excellent organisational and time management skills.<ul><li>Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Strong understanding of the Court of Protection and related legal requirements.</li><li>Good knowledge of Welfare Benefits</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 Emma Halford-Snook Personalised Commissioning Team Manager at <a href="mailto:emma.halford-snook@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.halford-snook@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 427611Important 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 confirmed.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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North Somerset Council

Court of Protection Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects, some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality.&nbsp;
You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplinary squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for assigned deliverables. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department.&nbsp;
As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop.
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions in a cloud first environment using MS Azure with C# and Python&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Identify and manage defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 &amp; the Security Policy Framework (SPF)</li>
</ul>
Working Style&nbsp;
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office.&nbsp;
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
Essential Experience&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of a large projects&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience of working with cloud technologies including Azure&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Working knowledge of Azure DevOps&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience with Git&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Advocate of DevOps principles&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Essential Technical&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Excellent understanding of C#&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience in Web Services and/or RESTful APIs&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Has a good understanding of architectural principals with design patterns such as SOA and Micro-Services&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experience of writing SQL statements</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>


Alongside your salary, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,402 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access</li>
<li>Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite </li>
<li>Hybrid working with no core hours </li>
<li>Substantial support for career progression </li>
<li>25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments </li>
<li>You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a&nbsp;disclosure and barring security check&nbsp;and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a&nbsp;higher Security Clearance.&nbsp;
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have&nbsp;consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years&nbsp;in order to meet the relevant security clearance.&nbsp;

Digital Delivery Senior Developer

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The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects, some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality.
You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplinary squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for assigned deliverables. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. A Senior Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department.
As a multi-skilled individual, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop.
Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our&nbsp;Newport&nbsp;Office.
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.



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Main duties consist of but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions in a cloud first environment</li>
<li>Build web based Front End interfaces interacting with RESTful APIs using React, Next JS and other web technologies</li>
<li>Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage</li>
<li>Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders</li>
<li>Identify and manage problems, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards</li>
<li>Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to</li>
<li>Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability</li>
<li>Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality</li>
<li>Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 &amp; the Security Policy Framework (SPF)</li>
</ul>




&nbsp;

<h3>Person specification</h3>

Essential Experience
<ul>
<li>Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of a large projects</li>
<li>Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile</li>
<li>Experience of working with cloud technologies including Azure</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Azure DevOps</li>
<li>Experience with Git</li>
<li>Advocate of DevOps principles</li>
</ul>
Essential Technical
<ul>
<li>Excellent understanding of React and experience with Next JS.</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of Node JS</li>
<li>Experience working with RESTful web services</li>
<li>Has a good understanding of architectural principals with design patterns such as SOA and Micro-Services</li>
</ul>




<h2>Benefits</h2>


Alongside your salary, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,402 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access</li>
<li>Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite</li>
<li>Hybrid working with no core hours</li>
<li>Substantial support for career progression</li>
<li>25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments</li>
<li>You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave</li>
</ul>
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a&nbsp;disclosure and barring security check&nbsp;and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a&nbsp;higher Security Clearance.
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years&nbsp;in order to meet the relevant security clearance.

Digital Delivery Senior FE Developer

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Apply before 11:55pm on Monday 7th July 2025
The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally systems need to be developed, improved and maintained. You will have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting edge cloud technologies, use modern delivery processes and work on innovative projects some including the use of AI and ML. Working alongside experts in their fields you will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality.&nbsp;
You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined team using several technologies to build enterprise grade services as well as mentoring and coaching team members. You will be expected to be proactive and take accountability for the teams assigned deliverables. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues.&nbsp;
A Lead Developer is expected to contribute to the technical strategy for the department. Formal line management duties also form the key duties of this role.&nbsp;
As a multi-skilled individual with strong front end and UX skills, you will have the opportunity to develop and mature your skills even further and extend your skills set with those typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop. Any back-end skills you have can also be utilised within this role.
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for the design, coding, testing and documentation of small scale to large, complex or mission critical applications and solutions in a cloud first environment</li>
<li>Build web based Front End interfaces interacting with RESTful APIs using React, Next JS and other web technologies</li>
<li>Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage</li>
<li>Implement toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability</li>
<li>Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders</li>
<li>Identify and manage problems, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards</li>
<li>Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to</li>
<li>Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality</li>
<li>Support assessment of the Public Digital Services we produce by adhering to, demonstrating and documenting compliance with GDS (Government Digital Services) standards</li>
</ul>

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Working Style&nbsp;
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office.&nbsp;
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.


&nbsp;
<h3>Person specification</h3>

Essential Experience&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects</li>
<li>Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile</li>
<li>Experience working in a Microsoft Azure Cloud first team</li>
<li>Experience with Azure DevOps</li>
<li>Experience writing Unit Tests, using tools such as MS Test, and an understanding of TDD principles&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Essential Technical Skills&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Experience working with RESTful web services</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of React and experience with Next JS</li>
<li>Excellent understanding of Node JS</li>
<li>Understanding of DevOps principles</li>
<li>Has a deep understanding of architectural principals such as SOA and Micro-Services</li>
</ul>

<h2>Benefits</h2>


Alongside your salary, Intellectual Property Office contributes £18,563 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access </li>
<li>Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite &nbsp;</li>
<li>Hybrid working with no core hours </li>
<li>Substantial support for career progression </li>
<li>25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments </li>
<li>You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a&nbsp;disclosure and barring security check&nbsp;and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a&nbsp;higher Security Clearance.&nbsp;
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have&nbsp;consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years&nbsp;in order to meet the relevant security clearance.&nbsp;

Digital Delivery Lead Front End Developer

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Apply before 11:55pm on Sunday 6th July 2025
The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT and Data services to operate and innovate effectively. In order to provide up to date services to our customers both nationally and internationally, our systems need to be developed, improved and maintained.
As a Senior Data Engineer, situated within our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Chief Data Office, you will work within a multi-functional delivery team, responsible for the delivery of the robust data services and designs. You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplinary squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services.
Specific responsibilities for this role include the development of data systems as required, development and optimisation of ETL layers, maximising opportunities to re-use existing data flows and provide support in relation to data platforms and data integration within our cloud estate.
Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our&nbsp;Newport Office.
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.

<h3>Job description</h3>

Main duties consist of but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for data enhancements and executing plans that utilise the current toolkit and the skills of the team to deliver these.</li>
<li>Contribute to the development of a world class Data Engineering capability for IPO IT &amp; Data.</li>
<li>Work closely with our Data Management and Business Intelligence Teams to drive solutions that ensure ease of access to data and help them to work with data more effectively and efficiently.</li>
<li>Build IPO data pipelines, owning the data engineering artefacts.</li>
<li>Build solutions to move data internal &amp; external to IPO.</li>
<li>Engage with stakeholders to build relationships and to gain a thorough understanding of key IPO user groups and design decisions.</li>
<li>Work across groups, projects, and products to implement data engineering solutions to solve complex business problems, using the IPO’s chosen technology.</li>
<li>Support the vision for the organisation’s use of data in line with corporate goals and vision.</li>
</ul>





<h3>Person specification</h3>



Essential Technical
<ul>
<li>Experience of Azure Data Factory (ADF), Data Bricks, Python and other data tooling</li>
<li>Evidence an ability to design, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts.</li>
<li>Experience of cleansing, preparing and formatting data sets.</li>
<li>Awareness of designing scalable solutions and future-proof data services.</li>
</ul>
Essential Experience
<ul>
<li>Has been a key player in delivering technical solutions as part of large projects</li>
<li>Experienced with modern delivery models such as Scrum and other Agile</li>
<li>Advocate of DevOps principles</li>
<li>Experience with Azure DevOps</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>


Alongside your salary, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,402 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access</li>
<li>Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite</li>
<li>Hybrid working with no core hours</li>
<li>Substantial support for career progression</li>
<li>25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments</li>
<li>You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave</li>
</ul>
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a&nbsp;disclosure and barring security check&nbsp;and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a&nbsp;higher Security Clearance.
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have&nbsp;consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years&nbsp;in order to meet the relevant security clearance.

Senior Data Engineer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



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Apply before 11:55pm on Sunday 29th June 2025

The IPO is a modern organisation which depends on its IT services to operate and innovate effectively. To provide up to date services to our customers systems need to be developed, improved, and maintained. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the core applications are reviewed and continually improved.
You will need the appetite to learn new technologies and methodologies for delivering high quality IT services. In this role you will work within a multi-disciplined squad using several technologies to build enterprise grade services. The role will also require the investigation, diagnosis and fix of any system issues. Opportunities to contribute to the technical strategy are also available.
As a multi-skilled individual specialising in MS Dynamics and Power Apps, you will have the opportunities to develop and mature skills in a core role but extend this to skills typically aligned to other role types. You will have a high level of input in defining which additional skills you can develop.
Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our&nbsp;Newport Office.
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Platform in MS Azure</li>
<li>Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps</li>
<li>Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources</li>
<li>Develop Power platform integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions and SharePoint</li>
<li>Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage</li>
<li>Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders</li>
<li>Identify defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards</li>
<li>Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to</li>
<li>Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability.</li>
</ul>





<h3>Person specification</h3>



Essential criteria
Essential Experience
<ul>
<li>Experience in delivering technical solutions</li>
<li>Experience with modern delivery models such as Scrum and Agile</li>
<li>Understanding of DevOps principles</li>
<li>Experience of working with cloud technologies such as Azure</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Essential Technical
<ul>
<li>Experience of MS Dynamics CRM and/or Power Platform</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>


Alongside your salary, Intellectual Property Office contributes £10,307 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access</li>
<li>Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite</li>
<li>Hybrid working with no core hours</li>
<li>Substantial support for career progression</li>
<li>25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments</li>
<li>You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave</li>
</ul>
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a&nbsp;disclosure and barring security check&nbsp;and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a&nbsp;higher Security Clearance.
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have&nbsp;consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years&nbsp;in order to meet the relevant security clearance.

Dynamics Developer

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 Brokerage Advisor to join our Personalised Commissioning Team. &nbsp;The Team dedicated to ensuring people are receiving the support and care they need to maintain their independence and wellbeing, we are responsible for Sourcing Packages of Care and support from the market place for people who may be funding services themselves or eligible for Health or Social Care funding, the services include but are not limited to Care Homes, Domiciliary Care, Supported living, Extra Care, Reablement, Day Services. &nbsp;you will;<ul><li>Work with the person and their representatives to identify and source suitable provisions under a number of contracts to ensure they are appropriately supported,</li><li>Liaise with care providers, social workers, and legal professionals to advocate for the best interests of the individuals.</li><li>Negotiate placement and package costs with the providers</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely records.</li><li>Cultivate and sustain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing own case load and meeting strict time frames</li><li>Ensuing all services are meeting their contractual obligations</li><li>Prioritise cases in emergency situations and ensure quality and contractual requirements are met.</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 Fixed Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:Fixed Worker – Remove heading<ul><li>4+ days in the office</li><li>Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.</li><li>The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting people and &nbsp;who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders.</li><li>Proven negotiation skills</li><li>Effective and clear record keeping skills</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Demonstrate adaptability in ways of working and problem solving</li><li>Confidence to work with Providers and challenge when necessary</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Practical experience of working with people with various care and support needs</li><li>A knowledge of care and support providers and what they can offer under their registrations</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 Emma Halford-Snook, Personalised Commissioning Team Manager, at <a href="mailto:emma.halford-snook@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">emma.halford-snook@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 01934 427611Important 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 ConfirmedPlease 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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Brokerage Advisor

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 Planning Officer to join the Strategic Development (Majors) Team on a full time basis.We are a well-staffed and high performing team that are 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 and 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 (particularly the handling and assessing of ‘discharge of condition’ and householder applications).</li><li>Preparation of reports under the officer delegation arrangements or to the committee.</li><li>Site inspections, negotiation, and consulting with consultees.</li><li>Manage effective relationships with applicants, agents, town and parish council’s, 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 planning, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Degree in Town and Country Planning or equivalent</li><li>Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Eligibility for membership of RTPI</li><li>Customer service experience</li><li>Experience of assessing ‘discharge of condition’ applications</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: Friday 01 August 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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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 on our community.The RoleWe are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic and experienced Project Officer to join our Safer Communities Team, within the work area of domestic abuse. The post holder will support the DA &amp; VAWG Lead to deliver the local authority partnership response to domestic abuse and VAWG within North Somerset.&nbsp;This post will deliver key projects and engage with multiagency partners and stakeholders to support delivery of the local strategic response to domestic abuse, including the local MARAC, Domestic Homicide Reviews and any other activity to support the wider team.Under the guidance of the Domestic Abuse &amp; VAWG Lead, you will help us drive this work forward. We are seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to work collaboratively with partners including schools, police and health colleagues as well as our local community. A key element of this role will involve engaging with survivors of domestic abuse to ensure their voice is represented in our work.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this role, you will;<ul><li>Be an organised and motivated self-starter who wants to make a difference for survivors of domestic abuse in North Somerset.</li></ul> <ul><li>Be working alongside the wider Safer Communities Team, who are responsible for&nbsp;developing and delivering the Council’s strategies to tackle violence, anti-social behaviour and enviro-crime to help make our communities safer.</li></ul> <ul><li>Be an engaging and articulate communicator able to adapt to different circumstances and audiences to get the best out of opportunities. A proven track record of project management as well as knowledge of the domestic abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) agenda is desirable.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Project delivery</li><li>Stakeholder and community engagement with public</li><li>Co-development and co-production work with local survivors</li><li>Leading and developing key events, comms &amp; initiatives to promote local support services and raise awareness of domestic abuse &amp; VAWG</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 currently based at the Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare. &nbsp;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:Flexible Worker&nbsp;<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>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate and driven by the domestic abuse and VAWG agenda, values the importance of coproduction with stakeholders, including people with lived experience, and is not afraid to test new approaches and changes, and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Qualification or experience to level 4 or above, relevant to the domestic abuse/VAWG/community safety sector</li><li>Experience of multiagency working in partnership across a range of sectors and seniority levels.</li><li>Experience in delivering clear and concise reports and presentations.</li><li>Experience of problem-solving, being innovative and creative in designing and implementing solutions.</li><li>Ability to prepare &amp; present evidence clearly and confidently both virtually and in-person through a variety of mediums.</li><li>Ability to use ICT for monitoring and reporting</li><li>Working knowledge and understanding of relevant practice, policy and legislation including Domestic Abuse Act 2021, Domestic Violence, Crime &amp; Victims Act 2004.</li><li>Sound understanding of domestic abuse/VAWG including complexity and dynamics.</li><li>Ability to manage/organise own work to meet agreed deadlines</li><li>Understanding and recognition of professional boundaries.</li><li>Able to present ideas / or influence changes effectively and enthuse/motivate all those involved in the change process.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Qualification in project management or relevant experience</li><li>Able to use data and feedback to understand local issues, assess the impacts and identify the most appropriate solution.</li><li>Responds reflectively to issues, seeking solutions and modifying plans as appropriate or making recommendations for remedial action.</li><li>Ability to professionally represent organisation at local and national forums, boards and stakeholder groups.</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 Hannah Gray, Domestic Abuse &amp; VAWG Lead at <a href="mailto:hannah.gray@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.gray@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or telephone 07469 406148Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: Friday, 11th July (TBC)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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Domestic Abuse Partnership 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 have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our forward-thinking local authority in our Road Safety team.&nbsp;Based within North Somerset, boasting both beautiful coastlines and rural countryside, you will play a key role in this essential highway service, which is focused on making our roads safer across the region.You will be part of a dedicated team working to ensure that the highway network is safe for all users across North Somerset. The role will involve the processing, updating, and maintenance of the Council’s collision reporting system and undertake data analysis to inform the identification and prioritisation of road safety interventions. You will also assist with the design, engagement and implementation of road safety interventions, including the preparation of scheme drawings and monitor and assess the performance and effectiveness of implemented road safety schemes.As part of the team, you will help develop and implement our Road Safety Strategy and contribute towards achieving casualty reduction targets. This will include offering support and advice to colleagues and partners, and researching latest trends, initiatives and best practises to help maintain and drive continuous road safety improvements.Depending on experience, the successful applicant may have the opportunity to undertake a programme of training and development leading to the successful completion of a formal qualification (Higher National Certificate or equivalent NVQ level 4) as well as on-the-job training and appropriate courses relevant to road safety.An effective communicator, you will have an interesting and varied workload and a great working environment.&nbsp;Whilst this is a full-time permanent post, proposals around term time only or part time working will also be considered, to take into consideration individual circumstances. We also offer flexible working hours to support a greater work life balance as well as a generous annual leave and excellent pension scheme. Our full range of benefits can be found on our website.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and analyse data on road collisions to identify key issues and highlight opportunities for proactive road safety interventions aimed at reducing both the frequency and severity of incidents</li><li>Assist with the identification, prioritisation, and concept development of road safety interventions and the preparation and implementation of highway safety schemes</li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of road safety policies and procedures</li><li>Assist in the examination of serious and fatal collisions on the network</li><li>Ensuring the integrity of collision data by being able to effectively validate, cleanse and resolve data quality issues</li><li>Undertake site visits and attend meetings with internal and external partners</li><li>Produce presentations, documents, project plans and spreadsheets to support the work of the team</li><li>Communicate effectively with contractors, colleagues and the public, both verbally and in writing, through the appropriate use of case notes and other record keeping within information sharing protocols and record keeping policies</li></ul>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 currently based at our Castlewood offices in Clevedon. Please be advised that this office will be closing in 2025. Consultation is currently underway to determine the new location for colleagues based in Castlewood. This will be at Weston-super-Mare or within North Somerset.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</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>About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about Road Safety and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:<ul><li>A-level / BTEC Level 3 educated, or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the post, or equivalent demonstrable experience in working with data</li><li>Ability to manage / organise own work and that of allocated resource to meet agreed deadlines</li><li>Knowledge of highways, traffic or road safety engineering</li><li>Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint</li><li>Understanding of highway technical standards, safe working practices and legislation for service area</li><li>Good communication skills – both written and verbal</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience of analysing data and presenting and reporting on trends using a variety of methods and techniques in a way which is insightful</li><li>Experience of AutoCAD for the preparation of drawings</li><li>Experience of written and verbal communication with varied organisations, including members of the public and Councillors</li><li>Ability to think through how existing processes can be improved to the benefit of the service</li><li>Experience of using Geographical Information System (GIS)</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 James Dawson, Lead Engineer (Road Safety) <a href="mailto:james.dawson@n-somerset.gov.uk" target="_blank">james.dawson@n-somerset.gov.uk</a> or 07917 228260 (Please note on leave between 25 July – 3 Aug).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 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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