Project support Work, Jobs in Taunton, Eng (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
8d
Development Officer - Reading and Health Project Coordinator
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £19,822 - £22,112 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
1d
Public Health Specialist
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £33,060 - £55,101 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
15h
Communications Team Member (with an events focus)
Dot-The-Eye Ltd —Ilminster
- £24,800 - £25,500 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Life insurance
Quick apply
IT Support Technician
Amica Care Trust —Taunton
- £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- SharePoint
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
8d
Customer Service Officer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Yeovil
- £44,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
6d
Customer Service / Account Manager
Carly Press —Wellington
- £26,702 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
IC-ENC Project Delivery Officer
UK Hydrographic Office —Taunton
- £38,173 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SQL
- Presentation skills
- SharePoint
3d
Project Co-Ordinator
Ramudden Global UK —Somerton
- Monday to Friday
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Cardiographer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Document Controller
GXO Logistics —Bridgwater
- £32,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
8d
Personal Assistant
Downton international —Burnham-on-Sea
- £75,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- English
- Project management
- Profit sharing
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
3d
Data Specialist / Annotator (Image Labeller) 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Singer Instrument Co Ltd —Minehead
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- SQL
- AWS
- Agile
6d
Public Health Intelligence Analyst
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £32,597 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Annual leave
10d
Graduate Ecologist
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £28,595 - £32,597 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
10d
Technical Support Officer - Quality
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Exhibition Technician
South West Heritage Trust —Taunton
- £24,420.00 - £50,442.66 a year
- Part-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Senior Fundraiser
Taunton School —Taunton
- £35,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Customer service
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
7d
Public Liaison Officer
Kier Group —Taunton
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
Setting Out Engineer – Days
Mactech Energy Group —Bridgwater
- £300 - £500 a day
- Construction

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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
8 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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