Education and Training Graduate

Salary: Grade 12 - £28,595 per annum, increasing in set increments as per the Graduate Scheme, to a final salary of Grade 11 - £32,597 per annum.

Contract: The Graduate Scheme is fixed term for a period of 2 years.   

Hours:  37 Hours a week

Closing date: 16 September 2026

About the Role 

Launch your career in music, data and creative industries. Working with Octagon Music Hub, you'll help measure and showcase the impact of music education across Somerset and Dorset. Supporting evaluation, data analysis, communications and programme development, you'll turn data into meaningful insights, create engaging content and help shape future decisions.

One day a week, you'll support the Somerset & Dorset Post-16 Creative Careers programme, helping develop pathways into creative employment through research, employer engagement, work experience opportunities and projects that inspire young people to explore careers in music and the wider creative sector.

This graduate opportunity offers hands-on experience in research, evaluation, communications, partnership working and project delivery, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to build a career in the cultural, education or public sectors.

How You'll Make a Difference 

• Gain hands-on experience across a range of teams, developing valuable skills while supporting key council services.
• Contribute to service improvements by helping implement changes to systems, processes and ways of working.
• Support projects through research, analysis, administration and maintaining key project documentation.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, partners, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Take ownership of your work, managing priorities and meeting deadlines while working independently and as part of a team.
• Use your technical and IT skills to support colleagues and help deliver effective solutions.
• Commit to your professional development through training, CPD and networking opportunities.
• Help deliver successful outcomes for Somerset by providing flexible support across a variety of projects and initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Educated to degree level (minimum 2:2 – obtained within the last 3 years) with GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Strong communication, analytical and data interpretation skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to manage and present information.
• Experience creating digital content and using data to measure impact and inform decision-making.
• Organised, adaptable and collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to equality, diversity and

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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. 

• Generous 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. 

Find out more about working at Somerset Council: 
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/working-at-somerset-council/ 

Further Information 

• This role is subject to a DBS check
• 28 Days Annual Leave (Additional to Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working available, using a Hybrid model – working from home and your contracted work base.
• Professional Development Plan will be provided across the 2 Years; including cohort training sessions around skill development and reflective practice.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.  

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Annette Burghes, Octagon Music Manager at annette.burghes@somerset.gov.uk or 01823 359945

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset. 

You can find a copy of the job description here:  AG1122 General Graduate.pdf 

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