The start of the New Year is a time when many will reflect on the previous year and decade - while others will be looking much further ahead.
New Year's resolutions usually focus around personal goals and often included pledges to go to the gym more, cutting back on take aways or giving up smoking.
For some people, a fresh start in January can also mean contemplating a career move or changing jobs.
Across Somerset, there's a true variety of jobs currently available with roles ranging from oceanographic analysts, golf club managers and poultry handlers.
So, if you're looking to take on a new challenge for 2020, here's a list of 9 of the most interesting and unusual jobs currently available in and around Somerset.
1. Senior oceanographic analyst
The UK Hydrographic Office is looking for an ocean scientist responsible for managing a diverse range of marine environmental data.
If you're a fan of the sea and marine life, this job involves all things tidal, marine biological and ocean climatological.
The job comes with a £31,589 salary and is based in Taunton.
For more information click here.
2. Plants area team leader
If the sea isn't your thing but you fancy getting back to nature then the plants area team leader could be for you.
Applicants must have excellent horticultural knowledge and a genuine passion for plants.
The role is a full-time permanent job and the salary ranges from £20,000 to £23,000 per annum.
The job is based in Wincanton and you can find more information here.
3. European export sales coordinator
With Brexit on the horizon, this job is likely to be an interesting one.
Located in Bath, this role is for people in Somerset who are fluent in English and French and/or German and Spanish.
The leading recruitment consultancy specialises in the placement of French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian speaking professionals and executives across the UK.
The salary is listed as £25,000 and you have until January 20 to apply.
More information here.
4.Internship: Data management and production - Marine Geospatial Information
The internship is run by the The UK Hydrographic Office's (UKHO), an executive agency sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.
This 12 month scheme starts in Summer 2020 and according to the job listing offers "unrivalled opportunities to gain real-world industry experience working alongside experts in fields such as geospatial data management, GIS, hydrography, cartography, oceanography and navigation."
In short, the company works to provide software and data solutions to commercial shipping companies, navies and maritime organisations.
Interns can expect an annual salary of £18,800 plus benefits .
To find out more, click here.
5. Poultry Handlers
A company based in Radstock is looking for "hardworking and reliable poultry handlers to join their ever increasing team."
Applicants need to be physically fit and prepared for travel and long days.
Shifts are approximately 10 hours in duration and the hourly rate is between £8.30 to £8.50 with a bonus after 12 weeks.
If you'd like more information click here.
6. Geo-environmental engineer
There seems to be a number of environmental and ecological jobs of offer across the Somerset area.
A small, specialist Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Consultancy is seeking a eo-environmental engineer to join their team in Wells.
The salary is listed as being between £22,000 and £26,000 per annum.
The closing date for role is Sunday, January 26 and for more information click here.
7. Concrete Mixer Driver
Bristol and Bath Concrete is looking for concrete mixer drivers to work at their site in Cheddar.
The job guarantees 45 hours per week and offers a salary of £26,910.
Good local knowledge is required and the job deadline is February 5.
To get more details on the job, click here.
8. Golf club manager
Here's a job you can really take a swing at; Cannington Golf Club is seeking to appoint a new golf club manager.
Bridgwater & Taunton College are closing applications midnight on Wednesday, January 22.
The role comes with the responsibility for overseeing budgets and revenue strategies.
For more information click here.
9. Chef
Mental health service, Cygnet Health Care is looking for a skilled chef to join their team.
The successful candidate must "prepare, cook and serve nutritional, balanced and appetising meals for patients, staff and visitors."
The annual salary is listed as £22,500. Click here for more information.
For more information on any of the jobs listed, head to the Fish4Jobs website or visit the jobs section of Somerset Live by clicking here.
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