Job responsibilities
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
About the Team
B&NES Council launched last year the new Strategic Commissioning Hub, taking a strategic step to improve efficiency, standardise commissioning processes, and enhance service delivery for the residents of B&NES.
The Strategic Commissioning Hub brought together the commissioning, contract management, quality assurance and market oversight functions of Early Help, Children’s Services, and Adult Services into one integrated team.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Commissioning and Project Manager to join our Live Well portfolio. You will enable adults of working age to live the lives they want to live by designing and delivering innovative commissioning strategies and service improvements.
You will work together with individuals, providers, health partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure availability of person-centred care and support that achieves outcomes that matter to people.
Key Responsibilities
• You will lead commissioning projects from concept to implementation, ensuring co-production and stakeholder engagement.
• You will analyse data and insights to inform service design and performance monitoring.
• You will drive innovation and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• You will contribute to strategic planning and policy development within the council and wider system.
About You
Proven experience in commissioning, project management, or service development in health or social care
Strong understanding of best practice in enabling adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and sensory impairments to live the lives they want to live
Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
Proven ability to develop inclusive and empowering plans and services together with people.
This is a hybrid role that will require someone to work from different office locations within B&NES for part of the week. This role may also require occasional travel to visit other locations within B&NES. Therefore, the role will either require someone who can drive or is able to travel between different locations when required.
We require someone who can speak English fluently and will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to talk through the role and what’s involved, please contact Claire Hannan, Live Well Commissioning Manager by email at claire_l_hannan@bathnes.gov.uk or by telephone on 07506403627.
Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025
No Agencies Please.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset 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. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
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. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
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, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
