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Farming Engagement Support Officer

Somerset Council

Farming Engagement Support Officer

£20783

Somerset Council, Cheddar, Somerset

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 830c641eb8d3434da0603818302f2cdc

Full Job Description

  • Office based in a rural location on the Mendip Hills but with the flexibility to work from home 25%-50% of the week

  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time fixed term contracts)

  • 29.6 hours per week

  • Fixed term until 31.03.2025


    • What will I be doing?

    We're working to improve the lives of farmers and the communities of the Mendip Hills - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
  • Keeping financial spreadsheets up-to-date.

  • Act as the central point of contact for Mendip Hills Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) grant programme.

  • Preparing and submitting financial monitoring forms to Defra.

  • Using the Somerset Council finance system to raise orders and invoices.

  • Arranging the Local Assessment Panel meetings with times, dates, agendas and taking notes during the meeting.

  • Supporting the Farm Engagement Officers with applications and promotion of the programme., 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 offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

  • Have proven experience in financial accounting

  • Have proven experience of administering an office

  • Have previous experience of financially supporting and promoting a grants programme

    £19,114 - £20,783 a year - Fixed term contract, Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Employee discount

  • Work from home, 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.

    The salary for this role is £19,114 to £20,783 per annum