SEND Project and Commissioning Support Officer - Keynsham, United Kingdom - Bath and North East Somerset Council

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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives.

Are you organised and a good communicator? Do you enjoy working in a team and applying your problem-solving skills to a variety of tasks and projects?

Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council are looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Project Support Officer to support our commissioning and strategic objectives so the children and young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) in B&NES are given the opportunity to thrive and to achieve their ambitions and the best possible educational outcomes.

Located within the Education Directorate and reporting managerially to the Head of Education Commissioning, you would be working with colleagues within the SEND team and with wider stakeholders. Your role would include providing administrative support, supporting the monitoring and development of commissioned services, delivering key projects, organising events, and contributing to the delivery of strategic reports and objectives.

The post-holder will require a degree level qualification or be able to demonstrate experience at this level, preferably holding or studying for a relevant qualification, you would also need a working knowledge of SEND.

If you are a self-motivated and resourceful individual, with excellent IT, organisational and communication skills, then we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and whats involved, please contact Olwyn Donnelly, Head of Education Commissioning on or email

Interview date: Provisional dates 30th/31st May 2024.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at

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Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.