Senior Training Delivery Assistant

Salary: Grade 14, ranging from £26,016 to £26,847 per annum, pro rata for part time/term time.

Contract: Permanent  

Hours:  22.2 hours per week, term time only.

Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026

About the Role 

As a Senior Training Delivery Assistant, you’ll help coordinate and deliver the Governance Development Programme, supporting training from initial planning through to completion.

You’ll organise courses and events, manage bookings and materials, liaise with tutors and participants, maintain records and provide practical support for online sessions.

You’ll also gather feedback, monitor attendance and demand, and help identify ways to continuously improve the training offer. Working closely with colleagues and education partners, you’ll help deliver a high-quality programme of online, e-learning and face-to-face development.

How You'll Make a Difference 

• Coordinate training courses and events, including bookings, venues, materials and attendee communications.
• Manage applications, course demand, cancellations and additional sessions.
• Provide friendly administrative and technical support to participants, tutors and trainers, including during online sessions.
• Maintain accurate course, participant and financial records.
• Support the promotion and marketing of the training programme.
• Gather feedback, monitor course quality and help identify improvements.
• Work closely with colleagues, schools, academies and governance boards to deliver an effective Education Governance Development Programme.

What You'll Bring

• Confidence using Microsoft Office and online meeting tools.
• Experience working in an office/customer service environment.
• Experience organising meetings and taking minutes.
• GCSEs including English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to prioritise, work accurately and use initiative.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work independently.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

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 

• 25 day’s annual leave (additional to bank holidays).
• Flexible working available, using a Hybrid model – working from home and your contracted work base.
• Interviews have been scheduled for Monday 23rd November.

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 discussion about the role, please contact, Sarah Carter, Governance Lead at or 01823 358048

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:   AU1175 Senior Training Delivery Assistant.pdf 

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