Leadership and Management

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Leadership and Management

As a leader you’ll continually develop our teams keeping them motivated, supported, and focussed on the right activity at the right time to have the greatest impact for the people of Somerset.

We recognise the importance of inspiring and confident leaders and the impact that this has across our organisation. We offer a culture that promotes peer support and innovation and gives you the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally. And we can offer qualifications, coaching and flexible working if you want it too.

You’ll be part of discussions with other leaders and directors across the organisation. Hearing what’s going on, what challenges we face and how you and your team can get involved in unblocking barriers and getting things done. And you’ll be asked for ideas – from you personally and from your team. You’ll be sharing key messages both with your team and other leaders – leadership is a two way conversation after all. We recognise the importance of working with key partners across Somerset so you may get involved in working with agencies and outside organisations; listening, collaborating and learning for the benefit of all.

We’re looking for leaders who are ready to challenge the status quo and find new ways of collaborating. Who are not only excellent at the technical aspects of the role but brilliant role models and great communicators.

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We're always pleased to hear from talented people. So if you've got any questions about the opportunities that we have available in Leadership and Management, or if there's anything else you'd like to know before you apply (or even during the application process), please get in touch with us.

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"The council is full of supportive colleagues who encourage you to try your best. I really enjoyed building close working relationships with colleagues across the council. They’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and every colleague's skillset and background is valued."

"The council offer flexible working and really trust their colleagues to work from home. Management is supportive and avoids resorting to without micro-managing. There are opportunities to develop with managers keen to support your career progression."

"Despite funding cuts, the council are working hard to ensure these cuts don't affect its communities. The organisation are open to new ideas. There is a continuing change programme with plenty of opportunity to develop yourself and your career."

"Salaries aren't as high as private sector, but the great benefits package does make up for that. The council offer flexible working and lots of opportunity to build a long-term career in an ever changing government organisation. If you like the challenge of continuous change, this could be the place for you."

"If feel that my work for the council is hugely valuable. That I am supporting some incredibly important services. The organisation is forward-thinking in terms of ways of working, offering good technology and working-from-home benefits, all underpinned by an understanding management culture."

"The council is a good place to work if you want to work part time. You have access to ongoing learning. Management on the whole is good. Everyone works very hard, focused on doing something worthwhile and helping professionals, and keen to demonstrate that they are offering good value for money."

"Working for the council is challenging and stimulating. Social Care is difficult but rewarding when the quality of the service can be maintained. There is a genuine culture of reward for hard work. Social Care is a changing and evolving service, and the council has a dynamic reputation."

"The council is a great place to work with lots of room to progress. They provide lots of training and you’re always kept up to date with additional training. I’ve learned a lot in my time here and really enjoy the reasonability that I am given."

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