Bath & North East Somerset Council

Procurement & Commissioning Manager - Community Services

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Job summary

Are you an experienced procurement professional with experience of health and social care procurement? Bath & North East Somerset Council are embarking on a project to recommission a whole range of community services. As we approach the end of the current contract the council are recommissioning a range of community services and are seeking a procurement & commissioning manager to support them on a fixed term, 2 year contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved and make a difference in a significant project, leading to transformation in service delivery.

About the role:-

As a Procurement and Commissioning Manager, you will be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Team within the Finance Directorate, responsible for advising and supporting senior management and officers on all aspects of procurement and commissioning activity. You will work very closely with commissioning colleagues across our social care and public health teams.

About you:-

The successful candidate will have particular experience and expertise in running procurement activities for social care and public health commissioned services. You will be a motivated individual who can work as part of a team, in matrix style management.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced procurement professional with experience of health and social care procurement? Bath & North East Somerset Council are embarking on a project to recommission a whole range of community services. As we approach the end of the current contract the council are recommissioning a range of community services and are seeking a procurement & commissioning manager to support them on a fixed term, 2 year contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved and make a difference in a significant project, leading to transformation in service delivery.

About the role:-

As a Procurement and Commissioning Manager, you will be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Team within the Finance Directorate, responsible for advising and supporting senior management and officers on all aspects of procurement and commissioning activity. You will work very closely with commissioning colleagues across our social care and public health teams.

About you:-

The successful candidate will have particular experience and expertise in running procurement activities for social care and public health commissioned services. You will be a motivated individual who can work as part of a team, in matrix style management.

About us

Why B&NES Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:

A competitive salary package

A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements

A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions

The Local Government Pension Scheme

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home

Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development

Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and whats involved, please contact Cheryl Hansford on Cheryl_Hansford@BATHNES.GOV.UK or 01225 477273.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,498 to £52,677 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0004-23-0024

Job locations

Manvers Street

Bath

BA1 1JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 2 years

Service Area: One West

Department: Procurement

Are you an experienced procurement professional with experience of health and social care procurement? Bath & North East Somerset Council are embarking on a project to recommission a whole range of community services. As we approach the end of the current contract the council are recommissioning a range of community services and are seeking a procurement & commissioning manager to support them on a fixed term, 2 year contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved and make a difference in a significant project, leading to transformation in service delivery.

About the role:-

As a Procurement and Commissioning Manager, you will be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Team within the Finance Directorate, responsible for advising and supporting senior management and officers on all aspects of procurement and commissioning activity. You will work very closely with commissioning colleagues across our social care and public health teams.

About you:-

The successful candidate will have particular experience and expertise in running procurement activities for social care and public health commissioned services. You will be a motivated individual who can work as part of a team, in matrix style management.

Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes walk away.

Why B&NES Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:

A competitive salary package

A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements

A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions

The Local Government Pension Scheme

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home

Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development

Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and whats involved, please contact Cheryl Hansford on Cheryl_Hansford@BATHNES.GOV.UK or 01225 477273.

To apply

Please use the online application facility. For further information on applying please see Application Form Help page on the Jobs website.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.

Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.

As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Councils at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours: 37 per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term 2 years

Service Area: One West

Department: Procurement

Are you an experienced procurement professional with experience of health and social care procurement? Bath & North East Somerset Council are embarking on a project to recommission a whole range of community services. As we approach the end of the current contract the council are recommissioning a range of community services and are seeking a procurement & commissioning manager to support them on a fixed term, 2 year contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved and make a difference in a significant project, leading to transformation in service delivery.

About the role:-

As a Procurement and Commissioning Manager, you will be a key member of the Strategic Procurement Team within the Finance Directorate, responsible for advising and supporting senior management and officers on all aspects of procurement and commissioning activity. You will work very closely with commissioning colleagues across our social care and public health teams.

About you:-

The successful candidate will have particular experience and expertise in running procurement activities for social care and public health commissioned services. You will be a motivated individual who can work as part of a team, in matrix style management.

Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes walk away.

Why B&NES Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:

A competitive salary package

A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements

A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions

The Local Government Pension Scheme

A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home

Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development

Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and whats involved, please contact Cheryl Hansford on Cheryl_Hansford@BATHNES.GOV.UK or 01225 477273.

To apply

Please use the online application facility. For further information on applying please see Application Form Help page on the Jobs website.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose to improve peoples lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be Bold, Empowered, Supportive and Transparent.

Please explain in your application how you could incorporate these values into the role you are applying for.

As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Councils at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role, they will be interviewed before any shortlisting or interviewing of external candidates.

Person Specification

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Experience

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see JD attached

Desirable

  • Please see JD attached

Experience

Essential

  • Please see JD attached

Desirable

  • Please see JD attached

Please see JD attached

Essential

  • Please see JD attached

Desirable

  • Please see JD attached

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Manvers Street

Bath

BA1 1JG


Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Address

Manvers Street

Bath

BA1 1JG


Employer's website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cheryl Hansford

Cheryl_Hansford@bathnes.gov.uk

01225477273

Details

Date posted

03 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,498 to £52,677 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0004-23-0024

Job locations

Manvers Street

Bath

BA1 1JG


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