Programme & Executive Support Coordinator Hybrid Somerset

Somerset County Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Health & wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a proactive Programme and Executive Support Co-ordinator to help drive the Flood Resilience Programme and Climate & Natural Environment leadership team. You will coordinate meetings, manage records, track actions, and support senior leaders to ensure timely delivery and clear communications across a wide range of stakeholders.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid environment across Somerset, providing high-quality administrative and PA support and contributing to

Qualifications

• Experience providing senior administrative, PA or project support within a complex organisation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience coordinating with a range of stakeholders, including senior managers and external partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence building professional relationships.
• Experience producing high-quality reports, presentations, meeting packs and other business documentation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor actions, deadlines and key deliverables to support the successful delivery of programme objectives.
• Support meetings and governance processes, including scheduling, preparation of papers and recording actions.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and quality-check reports, presentations, briefings and other programme documentation.
• Maintain accurate programme records and SharePoint systems, ensuring good information management practices.

Skills

Senior admin support

PA experience

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Reports & papers

MS 365 (Word/Excel/Teams/SharePoint)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking a proactive Programme and Executive Support Co-ordinator to help drive the Flood Resilience Programme and Climate & Natural Environment leadership team. You will coordinate meetings, manage records, track actions, and support senior leaders to ensure timely delivery and clear communications across a wide range of stakeholders.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid environment across Somerset, providing high-quality administrative and PA support and contributing to