Strategic Workforce Projects Coordinator

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council in Taunton is seeking a Workforce & Skills Officer to provide project and administrative support across workforce initiatives. You will help monitor progress, maintain records and support reporting to ensure funded programmes are delivered compliantly.

Join a team focused on delivering projects that make a real impact on skills, employment and economic growth across Somerset. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to develop coordination capabilities within a

Qualifications

• Experience in a project coordination, project support or administrative role.
• Knowledge and understanding of project management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organise information and maintain accurate records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working with colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and other business systems.
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and support practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of workforce and skills projects.
• Maintain project records, documentation and audit trails to support compliance requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of project reports, claims, returns and performance information.
• Help coordinate commissioned activities and support contract management processes.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential issues, risks or areas for improvement.
• Contribute to communication, publicity and stakeholder engagement activities linked to funded programmes.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

A Level / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Somerset Council in Taunton is seeking a Workforce & Skills Officer to provide project and administrative support across workforce initiatives. You will help monitor progress, maintain records and support reporting to ensure funded programmes are delivered compliantly.

Join a team focused on delivering projects that make a real impact on skills, employment and economic growth across Somerset. The role offers hybrid working and opportunities to develop coordination capabilities within a