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

Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £19,822 - £22,112 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
5d
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
11d
Building Surveyor / Design Technician
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board —Cardiff
- £40,559 - £48,841 a year
- Full-time
- English
13d
Quality Assurance Officer Batch Release
ADM —Lopen
- Continuous improvement
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
13d
Communications and Engagement Officer (DARPL)
Cardiff Metropolitan University —Cardiff
- £35,608 - £38,784 a year
- Part-time
- University
- IT
- School
- Annual leave
3d
Property Surveyor based in South West
MHA —Glastonbury
- £55,105 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
7d
Senior Travel Plan Implementation Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Administrative Officer
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £28,031 - £31,236 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- University
- Annual leave
11d
Financial Business Partner - Technology
International Baccalaureate —Cardiff
- £49,815 - £114,049 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
Finance & Accounts Officer
Four Seasons Installs —Tiverton
- £18,000 - £20,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
15h
Nutrition Science Adviser
Food Standards Agency —Cardiff
- £34,955 - £37,151 a year
- Temporary
- Remote
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
3d
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
13d
IC-ENC Project Delivery Officer
UK Hydrographic Office —Taunton
- £38,173 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
7d
Steel Structure Engineering Intern
Arabelle Solutions —Bridgwater
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
Quick apply
Quality Assurance Systems Officer
ADM —Lopen
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Welfare Manager
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £49,282 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- No degree
- Annual leave
Technical Support Officer - Quality
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Revenues Officer
Somerset Council —Bridgwater
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
3d
Principal Building Control Surveyor
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £49,282 a year
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
5d

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Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

£19,822 - £22,112 a year
5 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.

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Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator

Pay and Reward Project Support Officer

Building Surveyor / Design Technician

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Flood & Coastal Technical Project Officer

Communications and Engagement Officer (DARPL)

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Principal Building Control Surveyor

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