Workforce and Skills Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council’s Workforce & Skills team is seeking a Workforce & Skills Officer to provide project coordination and administrative support across funded programmes. You’ll monitor progress, maintain records and assist with reports to ensure projects are delivered compliantly.

You’ll help coordinate activities, support contract management, and contribute to stakeholder engagement while working in a flexible hybrid environment in Somerset.

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 the public.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and other business systems.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and offer practical solutions.
• A Level, NVQ Level 3 qualification, or relevant work experience aligned to the role.

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 support

Administrative role

Project management principles

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Public sector experience

Education

A Level or NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Salary: Grade 13, £26,847 - £29,071 per annum

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract: This is a fixed term contract until July 2027

Closing date: 21 October 2026

Looking for a role where you can help deliver projects that make a real impact on skills, employment and economic growth across Somerset?

Join Somerset Council's Workforce & Skills team and play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of funded programmes and projects. This is a great opportunity to develop your project coordination skills while helping ensure funding is managed effectively and projects achieve their intended outcomes.

About the Role

As a Workforce & Skills Officer, you'll provide project and administrative support across a range of workforce and skills initiatives. Working closely with colleagues, partners and funding bodies, you'll help monitor progress, maintain accurate records, coordinate project activity and support reporting requirements to ensure projects are delivered successfully and compliantly.

How You'll Make a Difference

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.
• A Level, NVQ Level 3 qualification, or relevant work experience aligned to the role.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset Council: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/

Further Information

• We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

You can find a copy of the job description here: TR0236 Workforce and Skills Officer.pdf

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