Job Description
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:
· Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activity
· Provide HR advice and support on employee relations matters
· Maintain accurate HR systems, records and reporting
The ideal candidate will be:
· Knowledgeable in employment law and HR best practice
· Highly organised with strong attention to detail
· An excellent communicator able to build effective working relationships
Would you like to know more? To obtain an information pack with full details of the role and application form, please visit our website www.bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/vacancies
Completed application forms should be sent to: hradmin@bridgwater-tc.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 9:00am Wednesday 24 June 2026
Interview date: TBC
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the HR department on 01278 427692
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment health checks
What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)
Salary Scale SCP: 24 – 28 (£35,412 to £39,152 per annum), plus NJC annual pay award and Local Government Pension Scheme.
What you'll receive in return (Benefits)
HR Officer
Rewards Statement
We want Bridgwater Town Council to be a great place to work, where colleagues are proud to work for the organisation.
As well as working alongside some amazing colleagues to provide great services to our customers, we offer a range of benefits.
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Local Government Pension Scheme
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with a significant employer contribution of 22.3% of your salary |
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Generous annual leave |
25 days plus bank holidays rising to 28 after 5 years with entitlement increasing based on your length of service |
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Health and wellbeing support |
including a 24-hour confidential helpline, access to counselling, and trained Mental Health First Aiders |
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Learning and development opportunities |
helping you build skills and progress in your role |
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A strong team environment |
work alongside supportive colleagues who take pride in delivering services to the community |
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Work-life balance |
we recognise the importance of balancing work and personal life |
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Modern equipment and safe working practices |
ensuring you have the tools and support needed to do your job effectively |
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Employee discounts |
access to a range of savings through Bright HR |
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Family-friendly policies |
including flexible working, enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave, and support for work-life balance.
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CIPD Requirement
Email Contact for candidates
Closing Date
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.