Administrative officer Work, Jobs in Ilminster, Som (with Salaries)

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
12d
Facilities Officer
Somerset Council —Yeovil
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
5d
Detention Officer
Avon and Somerset Constabulary —Bridgwater
- £27,204 - £29,859 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- No experience needed
Void Systems Officer
Sanctuary Supported Living —Taunton
- £28,294.50 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
12d
School Administration Officer
Horizons Therapeutic Education Trust —Wellington
- £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Travel
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5d
Deputy Chief Officer & Responsible Financial Officer
Shepton Mallet Town Council —Shepton Mallet
- From £39,862 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Financial services
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Quick apply
8d
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
13d
Business Support Officer (Environment and Enforcement)
Mid-Devon District Council —Willand
- £15,841 - £16,885 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
11d
Finance & Accounts Officer
Four Seasons Installs —Tiverton
- £18,000 - £20,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
Quick apply
1d
Technical Support Officer - Quality
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Learning Academy Administrator (ILR, Exams & Certification)
Phoenix Learning & Care Group —Tiverton
- £27,050.40 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
Quick apply
13d
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium —Highbridge
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Technical Support Officer (Junior RSO)
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule

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Office Administrator & Rehoming Advisor
St Giles Welfare —Taunton
Answering telephone calls and responding to email enquiries professionally and efficiently. Scheduling appointments and handling enquiries.
£13 - £15 an hour
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Weighbridge Administrator
EMR Group —Chard
With operational and administrative tasks to keep you busy between customers, you will be integral to the smooth running of the site.
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Pay and Reward Project Support Officer

Somerset Council -
Taunton

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£25,989 - £28,142 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Project coordination
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
SharePoint
Communication skills
A Level
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Date: 4 Jun 2026

Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY

Company: Somerset Council

Closing date: 18/06/2026

Salary: Grade 13 - ranging from £25,989 to £28,142 per annum

Location: Taunton

Are you looking to build your experience and grow a career in project support? Join Somerset Council and be part of a high-impact transformation programme that is reshaping how we recognise and reward our people.

As a Pay and Reward Project Administrator, you’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience while working with senior leaders, colleagues and external partners across the organisation. You’ll be supported in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where you can develop your skills, build confidence and see the real impact of your work. If you’re organised, motivated and keen to learn, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Role Summary

The Pay and Reward Project Administrator plays a vital role within the Pay & Reward Programme, supporting the coordination, organisation and delivery of programme activity. The role exists to provide proactive and flexible administrative and organisational support to the programme team, ensuring that information flows efficiently and that meetings, documentation, and deliverables are effectively prepared and managed. By acting as a key link between colleagues, external contractors and Senior Leaders, the postholder helps ensure stakeholders are supported and informed, enabling them to contribute effectively. This role contributes directly to the successful delivery of a high-profile transformation programme that is helping to shape the future of Somerset Council.

What you'll do - Key Responsibilities

Engage with stakeholders alongside the Programme Team, Senior Leaders, external contractors and internal teams.
Provide high quality administrative and organisational support, including diary management, document control and meeting preparation (capturing notes and actions where required and ensuring follow up is completed).
Co-ordinate programme activities, tracking actions, decisions, deadlines, risks and dependencies.
Prepare and quality check documentation, such as reports, presentations, minutes and stakeholder updates.
Assist the maintenance of programme records and SharePoint sites to ensure accuracy, version control and good information governance.
Support contractor engagement, scheduling meetings and monitoring deliverables.
Handle stakeholder queries professionally, ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time.
Undertake research and data gathering to support decisions and briefings.
Identify and resolve co-ordination challenges, before they become issues.
Represent the Programme professionally, demonstrating confidentiality and political awareness.

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

Essential

Understanding of project or programme delivery processes, including governance and reporting.
Knowledge of organisational structures, corporate functions, and decision-making processes within large or complex organisations.
Awareness of confidentiality, GDPR and information management requirements.
Understanding of stakeholder engagement and professional communication principles.
Experience providing senior administrative, PA, or project support in a complex or political organisation.
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups, including senior management and external partners.
Experience preparing formal documentation such as reports, briefings, presentations, or meeting packs.
Experience managing diaries, meetings, and workflows for high profile programmes, projects, or senior leaders.
Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continuous professional development in administration, project coordination, or organisational support.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) – essential.
Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence interacting with Senior Leaders and external contractors.
High level administrative and document production skills, including accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously, exercise good judgement, and anticipate needs in a fast-paced project environment.

Desirable

Project support or administration related training (e.g., Prince2 Foundation, APM Fundamentals, Business Administration)

Additional Information

Fixed-term contract for 18 months
Full-time for 37 hours per week
25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
Based at our County Hall offices in Taunton with the opportunity for hybrid working, including working from home where possible

Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

For more information and an informal chat about the role, please contact Sarah Lewis at [email protected] or Grant Whitear at [email protected]

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

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Pay and Reward Project Support Officer

Facilities Officer

Detention Officer

Void Systems Officer

School Administration Officer

Deputy Chief Officer & Responsible Financial Officer

Major Gifts Officer

Business Support Officer (Environment and Enforcement)

Finance & Accounts Officer

Technical Support Officer - Quality

Learning Academy Administrator (ILR, Exams & Certification)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Technical Support Officer (Junior RSO)

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