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Bridgwater Town Council

We are the first tier of local government and are funded by a precept, which is paid by the residents of Bridgwater via council tax to Somerset Council and passed to the Town Council to commission and provides certain local services. This means that decisions which affect you are being made at a very local level and can be shaped and delivered in response to local needs.

The Town Mayor and the Deputy Town Mayor are elected each year at the Annual Town Council Meeting, held in May. Their duty is to act as the public-facing image of the Town Council and their role includes meeting the local community, networking and supporting local events within Bridgwater. The day to day running of the Town Council is managed by Town Clerk.

There are three committees made up of Councillors who work closely with the Town Clerk and the small team, to make decisions based on the actions within the Forward Plan.

12/06/2026
Full time
HR Officer
Bridgwater Town Council Bridgwater, UK
Appointment of HR Officer   This is a Full-time position Working hours: 37 hours per week Salary Scale SCP: 24 – 28 (£35,412 to £39,152 per annum), plus NJC annual pay award and Local Government Pension Scheme. Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference? Bridgwater Town Council is seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Officer to join our team and support the delivery of a high-quality HR service across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a supportive HR team, alongside other HR Officers, with responsibility for a broad HR remit including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and HR systems. You will work closely with managers and employees across the Council, providing practical advice and support while helping to drive a positive and collaborative workplace culture. As HR Officer , you will:...
Salary Scale SCP: 24 – 28 (£35,412 to £39,152 per annum), plus NJC annual pay award and Local Government Pension Scheme.