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At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
This is a Fixed-Term vacancy with a provisional end date of 31/10/2027.
About the Team
Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) is looking to recruit a skilled Digital Project Officer to support the delivery of our ambitions plans to improve digital connectivity and inclusion within the district.
These are exciting and transformative times in B&NES, with a recently adopted West of England Digital Plan and B&NES Economic Strategy providing the blueprint for digital growth. This role will support delivery of the Digital Plan, in partnership with the West of England Combined Authority and neighbouring local authorities.
About the Role
The role itself consists of a variety of activities including management of existing digital networks, securing either private or public funding in new digital infrastructure, supporting projects around digital skills and inclusion, as well as building relationships with organisations including mobile telecoms and broadband providers.
About You
We are looking for a professional responsible for implementing strategies and championing B&NES as a place to invest, driving digital growth within Bath and North East Somerset.
As a result, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of working on digital infrastructure projects and have a clear understanding of the currently challenges faced by residents who suffer from digital inclusion.
The postholder would be expected to:
* Be the primary point of contact for mobile and broadband providers wishing to invest in B&NES
* Manage and grow our existing digital infrastructure assets, including WiFi and standalone 5G
* Represent B&NES at local and regional meetings on the West of England Digital Plan and digital elements of the B&NES Economic Strategy
* Identify opportunities to secure investment and assist in the preparation of funding bids
* Monitor and report on progress against key metrics, including gigabit and superfast broadband coverage, mobile coverage and capacity, plus digital inclusion
* Support residents and businesses currently facing digital exclusion
The following knowledge and experience is desirable:
* Knowledge of the digital sector and current landscape, including key infrastructure projects and strategies in place both regionally and nationally
* Experience of either managing or leading elements of digital projects, either in the public or private sector
* Experience in preparing and updating relevant project management documents, to include budgets, risk logs, highlight reports, outline business cases and monitoring and evaluation reports
* Applicants will have the authority and credibility to build relationships and engage successfully with relevant colleagues, external organisations and our residents and businesses
* Applicants will need to have good problem-solving skills and will need excellent ICT, verbal, written and numeracy skills
* The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and remotely with a minimum 2 days in the office or working with partners.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Rob Dawson, Enterprise Officer, [emailprotected] or call 01225394378
Interview date 12/06/2025
No Agencies Please.
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 https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
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 https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
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