Job Vacancies
Project Officer
Shepton Mallet Town Council
Salary: SCP 24-28 (£36,681 – £40,444 FTE)
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements available)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Shepton Mallet Town Council Offices, with opportunities for hybrid working
Help Shape the Future of Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet Town Council is seeking an ambitious, organised and enthusiastic Project Officer to help deliver an exciting programme of projects that will have a lasting impact on our community.
This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking Town Council at a time of significant opportunity and change. Working with councillors, staff, residents, community organisations, businesses and public sector partners, you will play a key role in turning ideas into reality and supporting the delivery of the Council’s strategic priorities.
From community infrastructure and regeneration initiatives to environmental improvements, youth provision and transport projects, you will help ensure that projects are planned effectively, delivered successfully and achieve meaningful outcomes for local people.
If you are passionate about community improvement, enjoy building relationships and have a proven track record of delivering projects, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Officer and working closely with councillors, committees and external partners, the Project Officer will develop, coordinate and deliver a diverse portfolio of projects aligned with the Council’s strategic objectives and Town Plan.
You will be responsible for managing projects from concept through to completion, ensuring appropriate governance, stakeholder engagement, financial oversight and performance monitoring throughout.
This role requires a highly motivated individual who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery and who is comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously.
Please view application pack for full job description:
Applicants are invited to send their cover letter and CV to town.clerk@sheptonmallet-tc.go.uk by 6th December