Farming Engagement Support Officer

2 months ago

Bridgwater, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**Why should I choose Somerset Council?**
Fixed term contract until 31 March 2025.

Good question.

Be part of the team that’s working with farmers, landowners and communities to protect and enhance the Quantock hills AONB. Have the opportunity to make a difference to the environment and economy and is supporting the local community.

And that’s why we’re working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

**What will I be doing?**
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that.

You will lead the administration of the Teams landscape projects, particularly the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) Programme and Greater Quantock Landscape Development Fund (GQLDF). This includes providing financial support such as monitoring budgets, processing claims and reports for Defra and other funders, using Somerset Councils financial systems. You will also provide administrative support such as setting up meetings and prepare papers and minutes for the Local Assessment Panel.

You will also produce promotional materials such as press releases and post on social media, which is a key engagement tool and provide assistance with event organisation.

**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:

- experience of administrative processes, including organising meetings and events, financial processes and the use of social media for publicity.
- good communication and customer service skills

We’re looking for someone with proven working in an administrative and finance role, experience of using complex corporate financial management systems, and who is confident in the use of social media and website content management systems.

We’re proud to be here for the people who work, live in or visit the Quantock Hills AONB but also of everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

**What will I be offered in return?**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

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?**
The work includes hybrid working locations including home but with regular periods at the AONB Office, Fyne Court, Broomfield. There will be a requirement to attend/set-up meetings at venues around and beyond the Quantock Hills, and for occasional outdoor site visits. There is a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekend days to help run meetings and events, for which time off in lieu is given.

For further information about this role, please contact Mark Baker, Landscape Projects Manager 07823 537361 or Katie Read, Landscape Projects Officer 07977 412249

The salary range for this role is £13,180 to £14,432 per annum.

Interviews are scheduled for 5 September 2023.

Job Reference: SCC04402

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