Birnbeck Pier Programme Support Officer

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced administration and support officer to join our Heritage and Design Team. The Heritage and Design Team are responsible for all aspects of delivering significant heritage projects including the restoration of Birnbeck Pier. The wider team consist of specialists responsible for archaeology, built conservation, heritage records and urban design.

The post holder will sit within the Heritage & Design Team in the Healthy & Sustainable Communities Directorate and will report to the Heritage & Design

Team Manager. They will also work closely with the other members of the Heritage & Design Team and other officers from within North Somerset Council (NSC).

In this role, you will carry out a range of activities to support the Birnbeck Project.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Administer purchase orders and payments
• Maintain financial records
• Produce the financial information required for grant claims and other project reporting, including producing monitoring reports
• Provide administrative support to the Birnbeck Project Board and other governance structures
• Provide general administrative support for the Heritage & Design team. Prepare updates for elected Members, and contribute to the preparation of reports to NSC Executive and Full Council as required

This role is central to the successful delivery of the Birnbeck restoration project. You will be at the heart of the project team and able to be involved in all aspects of the project. For more information on the project see Birnbeck Pier project | North Somerset Council

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 2-3 days in the office
• Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
• Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about heritage and project management, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Administration and finance experience
• Confident in the use of spreadsheets and other financial or project management systems
• Ability to present information clearly and confidently
• Good team player
• Ability to work without close supervision and recognise professional boundaries to seek advice when appropriate.
• Experience of project support
• Confident in the use of MS Office

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in the Heritage sector

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Rachel Lewis, Heritage and Design Manager, at rachel.lewis@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 456465.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: week commencing Monday 09 February 2026.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.