Commercial Support Assistant

About the job

Key information

• The position will be based in County Hall, Taunton, however there is flexibility to work remotely and from other Council offices around the county.
• This is a full-time position (37hrs per week) working across Monday – Friday.
• We have 2 vacancies available.
• 25 days annual leave and flexitime scheme.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of children and young people here in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders (mainly schools and education settings).
• Handling telephone and email enquiries.
• Preparing and distributing reports.
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Providing administrative support to the Commercial Team Leader and wider team.
• Managing and maintaining accurate records of contracts and commercial agreements.

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:

• Experience in an administrative or supportive role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

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 is in it for me?

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.

Supporting documents and information

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Sue Wheatley, susan.wheatley@somerset.gov.uk or Phil Rogers, phil.rogers@somerset.gov.uk or call us on 0300 123 7365.

Interviews will take week commencing 28 April 2025 at the earliest.

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.

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