Business/Project Support Officer
Location: Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent – Job Share considered
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people in North Somerset. Do you thrive on connecting people, building communities, and promoting well-being? Do you want to get started on a project management career?
Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) is a local independent charity dedicated to empowering the voluntary and community sector across North Somerset. We champion community-led initiatives, promote volunteering, and strengthen local organisations through advice, training, and collaboration.
We're looking for a proactive, organised, and tech-savvy Business Support/Project Officer to join our friendly team. This is a dynamic role that blends operational coordination, administrative support, and project delivery—including supporting our flagship programme Improving Ageing in North Somerset (IANS). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and care about making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Organisation-Wide Support
* Coordinate suppliers, facilities, and IT systems
* Support governance and compliance processes
* Oversee office premises and ensure a safe, functional workspace
* Provide basic IT support and liaise with external providers
* Communication with partners and stakeholders.
Project Support
* Provide admin support for meetings (agendas, minutes, attendance)
* Update project timelines and chase actions
* Manage shared inboxes and contact databases
* Support volunteer participation and ensure marketing materials are up to date
* Assist in planning and implementation of events, workshops, and conferences
* Contribute to team planning and achievement of objectives.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Proven experience in an administrative or business support role
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital tools
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Desirable
* Experience in the voluntary or community sector
* Understanding of charity governance and compliance
* Use of Social Media and similar tools.
What We Offer
* Flexible working arrangements
* Pension scheme
* Opportunities for training and professional development
* Supportive and inclusive team environment
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about supporting communities and want to play a key role in improving ageing in North Somerset, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to
For further information and a full job description please email the above address.
Closing date: 1st of October.
Interviews: 9th of October.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weston-super-Mare BS23 2QJ