Project officer Work, Jobs in Chard, Som (with Salaries)

Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £19,822 - £22,112 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
4d
Quality Assurance Officer Batch Release
ADM —Lopen
- Continuous improvement
Pay and Reward Project Support Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
10d
Customer Service Officer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £44,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
9d
Membership Officer
Surf Life Saving GB —Exeter
- £24,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
2d
Property Surveyor based in South West
MHA —Glastonbury
- £55,105 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
6d
Flood & Coastal Technical Project Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Work from home
12d
Outreach Officer
The Keep Military Museum —Dorchester
- £13.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Military
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
5d
Senior Travel Plan Implementation Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Capital Director
South West Water —Exeter
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Lead Ranger
National Trust —Exeter
- £35,045 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Quality Assurance Systems Officer
ADM —Lopen
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Major Gifts Officer
The Donkey Sanctuary —Sidmouth
- £31,431 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
11d
Recovery, Revenues & Welfare Visiting Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,598 - £32,061 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Recovery Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
13d
IC-ENC Project Delivery Officer
UK Hydrographic Office —Taunton
- £38,173 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
6d
Flood & Coastal Planning Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £37,280 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
12d
Agricultural Liaison Officers
Dalcour Maclaren —Exeter
- Military
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Head of Economic Regulation
South West Water —Exeter
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Principal Building Control Surveyor
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £49,282 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
4d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for project officer in chard, som

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

project officer jobs near chard, som

Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator

Somerset Council -
Taunton

Apply Now

Job details

£19,822 - £22,112 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Report writing
Numeracy

Full job description

Date: 10 Jun 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date 24 June 2026

Salary: - ranging from £19,822 to £22,112 per annum for 22.2 hours per week

This is a two‑year, fixed‑term post, funded by Arts Council England, and may be suitable as a secondment opportunity, subject to agreement with your Line Manager

30 days annual leave (additional to bank holidays)

Hybrid working in line with Somerset Council’s dynamic working arrangements

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high‑profile health and literacy project that makes a real and lasting difference to the lives of children and families across Somerset. You will design and deliver inclusive, engaging activity that supports improved wellbeing, confidence and learning, working in communities where impact matters most.

Working collaboratively with libraries, schools, public health teams, community partners and volunteers, you’ll play a central role in bringing people together and turning ideas into meaningful action. This is a visible, outward‑facing role that combines strategic coordination with hands‑on delivery, offering the chance to see the direct impact of your work and contribute to Somerset Council’s priorities around health, equality and opportunity.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Senior Development Officer, you will lead the delivery of a Health and Literacy project across the Chard, Wellington and Taunton (Priorswood) communities. The role combines project management, partnership working and hands‑on delivery, and includes the coordination of weekly health and literacy activity, a year‑round reading and health challenge, volunteering opportunities, and engagement with schools and local partners.

You will work closely with libraries, Public Health, Children’s Services, schools and community organisations to design and deliver inclusive activity that responds to local need and supports wider council priorities around health, learning and equality.

What you’ll do – Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of a countywide health and literacy project across defined communities
Deliver weekly health and literacy events and coordinate a year‑round reading and health challenge
Build and maintain effective partnerships with schools, libraries, Public Health, Children’s Services and community organisations
Manage day‑to‑day project activity, including budgets, resources and timescales
Recruit, support and engage volunteers to contribute to project delivery
Monitor, evaluate and report on project outcomes, ensuring funder and organisational requirements are met
Use data, feedback and insight to inform project improvements and demonstrate impact
Promote project activity and opportunities to increase engagement and participation
Ensure all activity reflects equality, diversity and inclusion principles and reaches disadvantaged or under‑represented groups

What We’re Looking For – Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Essential

Knowledge
Proven ability to make effective decisions with clear, outcome‑focused results
Demonstrated commitment to a customer‑focused approach in service delivery

Experience

Experience of developing and delivering innovative projects
Practical experience of promoting services and/or events
Experience of using a range of ICT applications e.g. social media; online learning platforms

Skills and Qualifications

Educational qualifications to at least A‑level, HND/HNC or acquired knowledge to degree standard
Evidence of work‑related continuing professional development
Managerial skills, able to motivate others, often taking a lead role for specific elements of a project
Excellent presentation skills able to talk to a diverse range of audiences including front line library staff, senior service managers, service users and partner organisations
Strong report writing skills able to analyse and use management information to help inform and produce a coherent evidence‑based document
Able to manage a diverse workload and prioritise whilst keeping to deadlines
Excellent verbal and written skills and numeracy skills

Any Additional Information

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship

For an informal chat about the role, please contact John Carter, Senior Development Officer at [email protected]

Interviews will take place on 2nd July 2026 at Taunton LIbrary

A full job description will be provided to shortlisted candidates or on request.

829/AMB

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

project officer jobs in chard, som

Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator

Quality Assurance Officer Batch Release

Pay and Reward Project Support Officer

Customer Service Officer

Membership Officer

Property Surveyor based in South West

Flood & Coastal Technical Project Officer

Outreach Officer

Senior Travel Plan Implementation Officer

Capital Director

Lead Ranger

Quality Assurance Systems Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Recovery, Revenues & Welfare Visiting Officer

Recovery Officer

IC-ENC Project Delivery Officer

Flood & Coastal Planning Officer

Agricultural Liaison Officers

Head of Economic Regulation

Principal Building Control Surveyor

I want to receive the latest job alerts for project officer in chard, som

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected