Looking for a graduate opportunity where you can make a real difference from day one?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Somerset Council’s Flood Resilience Programme and play a hands-on role in supporting communities across the county. Working as part of a high-profile programme, you’ll help deliver engagement and outreach initiatives that empower residents, businesses and local organisations to better prepare for, respond to and recover from flood risk.
You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, developing practical skills in community engagement, stakeholder management, research and project delivery. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that support Somerset’s communities and environment, while gaining valuable experience and support to build a successful career.
About the role
As a Flood, Resilience and Adaptation Outreach Graduate, you’ll support the delivery of community-based projects that help people and places across Somerset build resilience to flooding. Working with residents, partners and stakeholders, you’ll undertake research, coordinate activities and contribute to the successful delivery of the Rural Flood Resilience Fund programme while developing your skills and experience.
How you’ll make a difference
- Support the delivery of community engagement and outreach activities across Somerset.
- Help communities understand flood risks and promote resilience and adaptation initiatives.
- Carry out research, gather information and analyse findings to support project delivery and service improvements.
- Assist with the planning, coordination and administration of projects, ensuring activities are delivered effectively.
- Build positive working relationships with residents, partner organisations and internal teams.
- Contribute ideas and improvements that help strengthen community resilience and programme outcomes.
What you’ll bring
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, with a classification of at least 2:2 (obtained within the last 3 years).
- Experience of working independently and managing your own workload to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people.
- Experience of undertaking research, gathering information and analysing findings.
- Good technical and IT skills, with confidence using digital systems and tools.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, alongside an understanding of health, safety and wellbeing.
Why join us?
At Somerset Council, we’re a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England’s most beautiful counties, it’s a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK’s most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
This is a two-year fixed-term contract.
Professional Development Plan will be provided across the two years; including cohort training sessions around skill development and reflective practice.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
