Early Years Communities Project Lead

Somerset Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid working arrangement

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Somerset Council in Somerset, England seeks a Project and Change Officer for Early Years Communities. You will coordinate locality-based communities, ensure plans stay on time and benefit-focused, and facilitate stakeholder workshops with partners to improve outcomes for children and families.

You will use data and feedback to identify priorities, manage risks, and produce concise progress updates for governance groups. This is a fixed-term role for 2 years, 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering locality-based Early Years initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate plans, governance and benefits.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate locality-based Early Years Communities and Communities of Practice across Somerset.
• Plan, govern, monitor and review activity against timescales and resources.
• Facilitate networks, workshops and events with partners.
• Provide concise updates to programme leads and governance groups.
• Use data to identify priorities and drive improvement.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Higher-level qualification in related field

Experience in public services

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Somerset Council in Somerset, England seeks a Project and Change Officer for Early Years Communities. You will coordinate locality-based communities, ensure plans stay on time and benefit-focused, and facilitate stakeholder workshops with partners to improve outcomes for children and families.

You will use data and feedback to identify priorities, manage risks, and produce concise progress updates for governance groups. This is a fixed-term role for 2 years, 37 hours per week.