Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Locality Development Manager to join the South Bristol Locality Partnership Team on a fixed-term basis until 31st May 2026.
The ambition of the Locality Partnerships, currently hosted by Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is to create a genuinely integrated service offer, with GPs, community services, social services, the voluntary sector and other partners working together to keep people healthy, well and independent in their own homes and communities.
The role is a hybrid role, with a mixture of home-based working, an expectation of ICB office days (usually once per week) and at BNSSG community and partner locations as required. Very occasional travel to other locations in the South-West e.g. Exeter/Taunton) will be required. The Bristol North Somerset & South Gloucestershire ICB office base is at, Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street, Bristol, BS1 6AG.
Main duties of the job
The advertised role presents an exciting opportunity for a positive, enthusiastic and suitably skilled manager to work as part of the South Bristol Locality Team, to support the delivery and development of the South Bristol Locality Partnership priorities, including our emerging approach to the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP). You will be an integral part of developing and implementing the Locality's plans; engaging and building relationships with communities and stakeholders from across the healthcare, social care and voluntary sectors so a creative and proactive approach is essential.
We are looking for someone who can manage multiple work priorities, is able to work across professional groups and develop relationships that will enable you to excel in this role. You will be responsible for providing expert support to the Bristol Locality Director, developing plans, managing projects, and leading on specific areas of locality development.
You will need to be a highly organised individual with experience of leadership and bringing about changes in service delivery models with multiple stakeholders in a challenging, complex environment.
Working knowledge of the South Bristol population, its communities, partner organisations and key stakeholders would be advantageous
About us
About us
We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.
If you think you could make a difference in this role, please contact Joe Poole, Bristol Locality Director for an informal discussion about the position: joe.poole@nhs.net
Important information for applicants
As you may be aware from recent media reports, ICBs are moving into a period of organisational restructure. As such we cannot, at this time, guarantee which roles within the organisation will be affected. Where a role has been advertised on a fixed term basis, please note that we would not anticipate that these roles would have redundancy eligibility due to their fixed term nature.
Proposed Interview date: Week commencing 24th November 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supports the Locality Director and the wider team in maintaining strong local relationships and excellent engagement of the Membership and practices across the locality, including the management of Locality programmes and projects, Commissioning Forums, Locality Leadership Groups and other engagement events.
Contribute to the implementation of the Locality National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme
Works with vulnerable practices and develop practice resilience support systems and tools, building strong relationships with practices through localities to ensure good local intelligence and understanding.
Support the development and delivery of Primary Care Networks as a key component of the GP Contract and NHS Long Term Plan, working closely with Locality Provider Boards, healthcare providers and the voluntary sector.
Engages with fellow Locality Development Managers across BNSSG to support the delivery of a high quality, consistent approach to locality development and the implementation of the commissioning context in line with the BNSSG ICB vision, aims and objectives
Work closely with the primary care development team to implement the BNSSG primary care strategy in the locality and promote resilient sustainable primary care. This will include working with the primary care development team on the implementation of new care models, delivery of workforce initiatives and implementation of the BNSSG resilience and quality improvement programmes.
Facilitate provider relationships across the locality in support of an integrated model of community care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supports the Locality Director and the wider team in maintaining strong local relationships and excellent engagement of the Membership and practices across the locality, including the management of Locality programmes and projects, Commissioning Forums, Locality Leadership Groups and other engagement events.
Contribute to the implementation of the Locality National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme
Works with vulnerable practices and develop practice resilience support systems and tools, building strong relationships with practices through localities to ensure good local intelligence and understanding.
Support the development and delivery of Primary Care Networks as a key component of the GP Contract and NHS Long Term Plan, working closely with Locality Provider Boards, healthcare providers and the voluntary sector.
Engages with fellow Locality Development Managers across BNSSG to support the delivery of a high quality, consistent approach to locality development and the implementation of the commissioning context in line with the BNSSG ICB vision, aims and objectives
Work closely with the primary care development team to implement the BNSSG primary care strategy in the locality and promote resilient sustainable primary care. This will include working with the primary care development team on the implementation of new care models, delivery of workforce initiatives and implementation of the BNSSG resilience and quality improvement programmes.
Facilitate provider relationships across the locality in support of an integrated model of community care
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Post-graduate degree in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to prepare and produce concise yet insightful communications for dissemination to senior stakeholders and a broad range of stakeholders as required.
- Experience of creating and giving presentations to a varied group of internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical
Essential
- Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making.
- Numerate and able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills.
- Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of Financial Systems e.g. monitoring budget management, processing invoices and procurement.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Address
BNSSG ICB, Floor 2, North Wing
100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Employer's website
https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
