Programme Support Officer in Bristol

We are looking to recruit a talented Programme Support Officer to join the South West Net Zero Hub, which is hosted by the West of England Combined Authority. To help us and our wider South West region tackle the Net Zero challenge, we seek a passionate individual to support our team.

If you have strong administration skills, with experience of grant funding, would like to join a collaborative team environment, and work with partners across the South West Net Zero Hub region and beyond – we want to hear from you!

More details on the role, and specifically what we’re looking for from our Programme Support Officer (see Person Specification) are included in the Job Description PDF at bottom and on right-hand side of this page.

Apply using the button below if the role sounds like you! Please ensure that as well as sending your CV you also complete the application form and clearly tell us how your skills and experience fit the person spec for the role. If you’ve got any queries, please get in contact with Hayley.ash@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

This is a fixed term role until 30th September 2026, however subject to funding this could be extended. The interviews are planned to be held w/c 16th February 2026. Please note this may be subject to change. The closing date for this role is 8th February 2026. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply.

About The Company

Our Offer

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous or reckonable service.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%.
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England.

The salary for this role is £34,434 - £37,280. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities.

Good Employment Charter

As a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and accredited Living Wage Employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We make sure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.