Job Description

Some key information

This is a hybrid role with the primary work location as County Hall, Taunton, with arrangements for remote work, as per manager approval. Permanent role. Part time working pattern - 27.5 Hours a week. Salary is 21,255 to 23,829 per annum. 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata for part time) - plus bank holidays.

What will I be doing?

We're working to improve the lives of young people in Somerset- and you'll be a key part of that. As a Careers Hub Project Officer, you will provide a comprehensive project support function to a range of Careers Projects, mainly funded by the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC).



Your day-to-day work will involve:


Supporting schools to sign up to the different CEC projects including the Primary Careers, Digital Futures and Future Ready projects Supporting the Careers Hub and wider Careers & Pathways team to deliver ongoing work and administrative support, including events planning and support. Helping schools to benefit from existing placed-based employer relationships when planning employer encounters for their pupils and staff. Providing examples of evidenced best practice and opportunities to share good practice. Ensuring schools have access to useful resources such as the Careers & Enterprise Company's Academy resources and Somerset Careers Hub resources Providing input to and support contract management, financial reporting, and data analysis. Working with the Expert Advisor Careers and Pathways and the Careers Hub Strategic Lead to identify any risk of failure by the projects to meet objectives, milestones, expenditure and/or output profiles and providing input to recommendations on how these risks are evaluated and addressed.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:


Knowledge and experience of project support, including financial administration. A Level or NVQ Level 3 qualifications and/or relevant work experience. Excellent IT Skills with proficiency in use of Microsoft packages.

We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.



We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there's anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave Staff discounts in gyms. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings. My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.



If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can't wait to hear from you.

A bit more about Somerset Council

The Salary for the Careers Hub Project Officer is Grade 12, ranging from 21,255 to 23,829 per annuum for 27.5 hours a week.



For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Robert Morrish, Strategic Careers Hub Lead, via robert.morrish@somerset.gov.uk



This role is hybrid, with the base at County Hall, Taunton. You will be required to attend team meetings, which are a mix of online and face to face meetings, as well as other events and meetings as discussed and agreed with your line manager.



If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can't wait to hear from you.

DBS information

This post requires a criminal background check via the disclosure procedure.



Job Reference: SCC05902