Documentation officer Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Partnering & Engagement Officer
UK Hydrographic Office —Taunton
- £38,173 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
13d
Learning and Outreach Officer, Fixed Term
Haynes Motor Museum —Sparkford
- £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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3d
Facilities Management Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £25,185 - £25,989 a year
- English
- Data entry
- Annual leave
7d
Technical Support Officer - Quality
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- English
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Finance Assistant
Civic Recruitment Limited —Taunton
- £17.24 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Analytics
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14d
Health & Safety Officer
Langdons —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Technical Support Officer (Junior RSO)
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quality Engineer - Records Support (RSO)
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Prisoner Custody Officer
Serco Plc —Yeovil
- £24,596 - £27,180 a year
- Full-time
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Anti Social Behaviour and Enforcement Officer
LiveWest —Weston-super-Mare
- £35,900 - £39,900 a year
- Hybrid work
- Conflict management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Relief Mobile Response Officer
OCS Group —Yeovil
- £13.45 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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IC-ENC Senior Data Validator
UK Hydrographic Office —Taunton
- £38,173 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
3d
Senior Environmental Health Officer
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
Qualified Probation Officer - Permanent - Bridgwater/Taunton - Full Time / Part Time - Somerset PDU (10206730)
HM Prison & Probation Service —Bridgwater
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Partnering & Engagement Officer

UK Hydrographic Office -
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£38,173 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Meeting coordination
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Event management experience
Presentation skills
Partnership building
Events management
Communication skills

Full job description

Details

Reference number

476321

Salary

£38,173

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

UKHO - Data Acquisition

Type of role

Analytical
Knowledge and Information Management
Operational Delivery
Secretarial

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time

Number of jobs available

Location
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Location

Taunton

About the job

Job summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is a world-leading provider of marine geospatial information, supporting safe navigation, global trade, environmental protection, scientific research, defence and wider marine activity.

As a Partnering & Engagement Officer in the Data Acquisition Division, you will support UKHOs work with international bodies, Regional Hydrographic Commissions, strategic data partners and technical engagement forums. You will help ensure UKHO presents a consistent, authoritative and strategically aligned position across international and partner engagements, supporting continuity of data supply and the development of global products and services. This role will work primarily in the International Bodies and Technical Engagement Team however there is crossover and flexibility to work in the Global Partnering & Engagement team according to business priorities.

This is an opportunity to be at the heart of UKHOs international engagement, supporting the UKs commitment to the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and its Regional Hydrographic Commissions. You will contribute to work that strengthens maritime safety, international cooperation and the effective sharing of hydrographic knowledge.

The role will suit someone who is organised, proactive and interested in global affairs, stakeholder engagement and the role hydrography plays in safe navigation. It offers the chance to build expertise in the IHO, develop communication and influencing skills with international stakeholders, and gain experience coordinating complex activities, managing information flows, supporting briefings, and helping deliver international events and projects.

Hybrid working

There will be opportunities to work in a hybrid way working between the contractual place of work in Taunton, Somerset, and remotely within the UK. Attendance in the office is required in accordance with business need - which is likely to be 60% of the working week.

As part of the induction period upon joining the UKHO it would be beneficial to attend the office in Taunton for the first few weeks to meet the teams and key stakeholders you will be working and engaging with.

Job description

Maintain regular communications with stakeholders to build/maintain high levels of engagement and to build, maintain and foster relationships in programme delivery.
Act as a consistent UKHO point of contact for data partners and international bodies. Manage requests for information, products and services; liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to progress data supply, engagement and relationship objectives.
Coordinate UKHO participation: Act as the central point for coordinating UKHO representatives to IHO Working Groups, Committees, and RHC committees.
Support UK Delegations: Produce and deliver essential briefings, reports and documentation to senior stakeholders and leaders within UKHO for international meetings.Translate technical input into clear high-level messages; quality review briefs, reports and actions; maintain authoritative lines to take and supporting evidence.
Maintain awareness of regional, geopolitical, technical, and industry developments. Build understanding of central government, Defence, international and partner contexts to inform and support engagement strategy and data opportunity identification.
Knowledge Management: Monitor meeting reports, ensure their dissemination across the UKHO, and maintain accurate records of discussions and decisions.
Information Management: Manage crucial databases containing details on groups, representatives, and key subject positions, supporting a consistent UKHO stance.
Lead and Manage Events: Manage and organise various UK-sponsored IHO-related events and prestigious awards, like the Alexander Dalrymple Award, celebrating excellence in hydrography from start to finish liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Undertake RHC secretariat responsibilities where the UK holds the Chair role and support hosting arrangements, documentation, agendas and logistics.

Person specification

A highly organised and proactive individual with a keen eye for detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders internationally.
Excellent writing skills with experience of producing briefs and reports
The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable with making decisions in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
Confident to challenge technical and senior staff to ensure message aligns with business priorities and strategy
Familiarity with the IHO and its structure, along with an understanding of the broader international maritime landscape, is beneficial.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database management is essential.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Working Together

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £38,173, UK Hydrographic Office contributes £11,058 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

At the UK Hydrographic Office, it's very important to us that our people feel valued.

We offer a huge range of benefits such as training and development, well-being support, flexible/ homeworking, a fantastic state of the art building, high spec equipment, and so much more.

See our attached Candidate Information Pack for more details.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

How to Apply:

When you click "Apply Now" at the bottom of this page, you will be required to attach your anonymised CV and give a supporting statement of 500 words on the Experience criteria below. You will also need to write a 250 word statement on a Civil Service Behaviour.

Timeline:

Advert Closes for applications: 31st August 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing: 7th September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing: 28th September 2026

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

Sift/Shortlist Criteria:

All applications are processed anonymously. You will be short-listed against the following criteria - assessed by both your anonymised CV and supporting statement.

Experience:

Please provide your CV and a 500 word supporting statement outlining your suitability for the Partnering & Engagement Officer position at the UKHO.

Relevant experience and skills in managing and organising national/international activities, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and supporting international delegations (lead criteria).
Specific examples of how you have demonstrated the ability to manage information, produce and deliver briefings, monitor reports for use at professional meetings both nationally and internationally.

Civil Service Behaviours (SEO Level)

Working Together

See here for further information: Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours

Interview Criteria:

You will be interviewed against the following criteria:

Experience:-

Experience managing and organising an internal/external event at scale - assessed by a presentation

Civil Service Behaviours (SEO Level)

Making Effective Decisions (lead criteria)
Communicating and Influencing
Delivering at pace

See here for further information: Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours

Process:

Single Stage face-to-face Interview. You will be contacted to book a suitable slot if you are shortlisted (see our Candidate Pack for further information)
Interview will be with a panel of no more than 3 people and will last approximately 45 minutes. If selected for interview, you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation as noted above. The title of the presentation will be provided in your Invitation to Interview.

Onboarding Checks:

In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.

Residency Requirements:

BPSS non reserved

This is a Ministry of Defence non-reserved post and is open to UK, British Commonwealth, and European Economic Area nationals. Successful applicants will be required to pass the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and will therefore need to provide evidence if they have resided outside of the UK for a period of 6 months or longer within the last 3 years. This is not a bar to employment, but a successful applicant will be required to provide sufficient evidence to allow the UKHO to conduct meaningful background checks. Please contact the recruitment team on the email address below if you have any concerns regarding this.

Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Due to the secure nature of our work, there may be eligibility restrictions if you hold dual nationality or are not a British Citizen. We will consider each application on a case-by-case basis. We will ask you in our application form to confirm your place of birth and details of any dual or previous nationalities.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

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Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

The Departments recruitment processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment based on merit, open and fair competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners Recruitment Principles, details of which can be found at http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can further contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk or view more details at http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

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