Part Time 29.6 hours week, Fixed Term - Maternity Cover to end May 2027.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transformation and Commissioning Manager to join the Children's Commissioning team, to manage and oversee a new multi-million pound Children's Home Strategic Partnership and associated social care projects. This will be maternity cover to end May 2027.

You will take a direct lead on the children's home partnership contract, from award to ongoing monitoring arrangements. You will work closely with the provider and colleagues in operational teams across children and education services, to design joint governance processes and working arrangements.

As part of this you will be required to undertake financial analysis and work with the provider on an open book accounting basis to ensure transparency and trust.

We're looking for someone with good experience of contract management, with an understanding of and ability to develop expert knowledge in around social care and children's homes. You will have excellent partnership working skills, be self-driven and work collaboratively.

The role will require a proactive & solution focused manager who is able to operate in the complex landscape of education & care services to drive through transformational change projects and service redesigns that help the council meet its statutory obligations.

The role will be expected to be involved in operational delivery and roll out of new strategies, new services and new partnerships at a practical level that delivers real implementation on the ground and embeds change projects into business as usual.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Hannah Gillett Hannah.gillett2@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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