Drug and Alcohol Partnership Manager

About the Job

• Based in County Hall, Taunton with some remote working possible and flexible working arrangements to be discussed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part‑time hours).
• This role comes with continuing professional development opportunities, as well as significant exposure to learning across the public health team role.
• 3 years fixed term post until 31st March 2029.
• Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day‑to‑day work will involve:

• Leading the development, coordination and delivery of Somerset Strategic Drugs and Alcohol Partnership.
• Provide expert leadership to guide multi‑agency collaboration, influence policy and guide strategy development and implementation in drugs and alcohol.
• Work closely with partners across the county, including across Somerset Council departments; police; probation, the NHS, Department of Work and Pensions; the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector and others.
• Lead the development of a workstream to better understand and prevent drug and alcohol related deaths and harm in Somerset.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of national and local substance misuse policy, strategy and implementation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of multi‑agency partnership systems, including how public health, local authorities, NHS bodies and policing structures collaborate to reduce substance‑related harm.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in public health or similar field.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Dr Nina Putnis, Public Health Consultant,

Interviews will take place on Friday 27th March at County Hall, Taunton.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.