1 X Full Time, Permanent
1 X Full Time, Fixed Term - 1 year (Maternity Cover) 01.12.26 to 30.11.27

A great opportunity has arisen for two Transformation and Commissioning Officers to join the Strategic Commissioning Team, one on a permanent basis and the other whilst the current post holder is on maternity leave.

The Strategic Commissioning Team are based in central Bristol and deliver a number of strategically important transformation & commissioning projects across a wide range of adult social care services.

The Team is involved in the operational delivery and roll out of new strategies, services & partnerships at a practical level, deliver real implementation on the ground and embeds change projects into business as usual.

The Transformation and Commissioning Officer role involves working alongside a number of stakeholders across the council such as housing, performance, finance, change management, policy and digital services, and as part of officers ongoing professional development there will be an expectation that the role works across a number of different areas within transformation & commissioning and is comfortable working within a matrix management structure where resources are often required to be reassigned to meet immediate priorities.

Please note that this role is subject to an Standard DBS Check.

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 Paul Housden Paul.housden@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

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.

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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