Projects Assistant

Taunton Town Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Taunton is seeking a Project Assistant to support the coordination and delivery of various community-focused projects. The successful candidate will be highly organised and detail-oriented, with responsibilities ranging from drafting reports to managing project documentation. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and various employee benefits, including a generous holiday entitlement and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme

25 days holiday per year

Volunteering Leave

Sick pay

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Highly organised individual with a passion for community-focused work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adhere to deadlines.
• Familiarity with project documentation and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from conception to execution.
• Conduct research, draft reports, and manage documentation.
• Coordination of projects and resource management.
• Attend evening committee meetings as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Detail-focused

Collaboration

Research

Project management

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and flexible individual to join our Projects Team and support the delivery of exciting council projects that make a real difference in Taunton.

The Project Assistant will play a key role in project development, coordination, and reporting – keeping everything on track and compliant with standards. If you’re collaborative, detail-focused, and passionate about supporting community-focused work, we would love to hear from you!

Main Duties

• Support the delivery of projects from conception to execution in alignment with project management practices.
• Conduct research and draft reports and proposals.
• Coordinate the implementation of Council and/or Committee projects.
• Offer project support across various Council areas to facilitate service development and improvement.
• Produce project management documentation, including scopes, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Organise and attend site visits for scoping and established projects in the Taunton area.
• Manage resources allocated to projects.
• Assist in organising Council projects, including promotional material production.
• Attend evening committee meetings as needed and deputise for other officers.
• Join a panel to evaluate quotations and tenders in line with financial regulations.
• Prepare orders, specifications, and contracts for Council-initiated projects.
• Ensure event/project schedules do not conflict with other community activities.
• Prepare Project Plans, monitoring progress and reporting.
• Research and report on new project opportunities.
• Record meeting notes related to event/project organisation.
• Monitor project budgets and deliverables, preparing reports for funders.
• Liaise with community groups, partner organisations, and contractors.
• Organising, attending and collecting information and acting as point of contact for the Town Council at consultation events.
• Maintain relationships with external contractors and manage work programs.
• Embrace principles of equality and diversity.
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection and GDPR legislation.

To apply for this role, please visit the vacancies page of our website and complete our application formwww.taunton-tc.gov.uk/the-council/council-information/vacancies/Please send your completed application form [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 5th January.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Some benefits of working for us

• Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town life
• A work environment in a town location with excellent travel, bus and rail links
• Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A focus on learning and development opportunities for our employees, including a teambuilding programme
• Local Government Pension scheme, currently with a 22.3% employer contribution rate
• Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year increasing to 27 days after 2 years' service, and 30 days after 5 years' service, plus normal bank holidays. Please note these entitlements include 2 statutory days
• Long Service Awards starting from 5 years' service
• Additional Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
• Access to a central work car park
• Volunteering Leave
• Sick pay (in accordance with National Joint Councils agreed terms)
• Caring and compassionate employer, signatory of the Menopause Workplace Pledge, The Civility and Respect Pledge, The Charter for Compassion and The Armed Forces Covenant