Community Projects Lead — Hybrid, Grants & Growth

Shepton Mallet; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

Shepton Mallet Town Council is seeking an ambitious, organised Project Officer to help deliver a programme of community projects. You will work with councillors, staff, residents and partners to turn ideas into reality, aligning with the Town Plan and strategic priorities.

The role involves managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring governance, budgets, risk and reporting. You will build partnerships, pursue external funding, and support improvements across town facilities, transport

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience managing projects within local government, the public sector, voluntary sector, regeneration, housing, community development or a similar environment.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing budgets and project resources.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-working skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and present information clearly.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing demands.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of Town Council projects and initiatives.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, risk registers and monitoring frameworks.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed objectives.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies and project proposals.
• Monitor progress and identify solutions to emerging challenges.
• Identify opportunities for external funding, grants and investment.
• Support or lead the preparation of funding applications and supporting documentation.
• Monitor grant-funded projects and ensure compliance with reporting and funding requirements.
• Build productive relationships with funding bodies and partner organisations.
• Develop effective working relationships with residents, community groups, businesses, statutory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Represent the Council at meetings, working groups and partnership forums where appropriate.
• Facilitate consultation and engagement activities to ensure projects reflect community needs and aspirations.
• Prepare reports, presentations and updates for Council meetings and committees.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Develop and monitor project performance measures and outcomes.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior officers and councillors.
• Support delivery of the Council's strategic priorities and Town Plan.
• Research best practice, opportunities and emerging policy developments relevant to council projects.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives that benefit the community and enhance local services.

Education

Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, Agile or equivalent)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Shepton Mallet Town Council is seeking an ambitious, organised Project Officer to help deliver a programme of community projects. You will work with councillors, staff, residents and partners to turn ideas into reality, aligning with the Town Plan and strategic priorities.

The role involves managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring governance, budgets, risk and reporting. You will build partnerships, pursue external funding, and support improvements across town facilities, transport