Commissioning and Project Manager

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a collaborative commissioning professional to lead service improvement projects within our Live Well portfolio, focusing on adults of working age. You will work with users, carers, providers and health partners to turn evidence into better, person-centred services, while guiding procurement, redesign and contract monitoring for value for money.

Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and co-production are essential, with experience in health

Qualifications

• Experience of commissioning, project management or service development within health or social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and service improvement projects within the Live Well portfolio.
• Work with people who use services, carers, providers and health partners to develop person-centred services that achieve outcomes.
• Use data, market intelligence and evidence to identify gaps and shape future services.
• Contribute to service redesign, procurement and contracting, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of commissioned services.

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

We have an exciting opportunity to join B&NES Council working within our Strategic Commissioning Hub, which brings together the commissioning, contract management, quality assurance and market oversight functions of Childrens Services, Adult Services and Early Help into one integrated service. This service aims to improve efficiency, standardising commissioning processes, and enhancing service delivery for the residents of B&NES.

About the Role

This role sits within our Live Well portfolio and has a particular focus on adults of working age.

You will lead commissioning and service improvement projects, working collaboratively with people who use services, carers, providers, health partners and colleagues to develop person-centred services that achieve outcomes that matter to people. You will use data, market intelligence and evidence to understand need, identify gaps and help shape future services, while coordinating projects and bringing partners together to deliver change.

The role will also contribute to service redesign, procurement and contracting, the development of new service arrangements, and the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of commissioned services to support quality, value for money and continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, motivated and committed to improving outcomes for people.

You will need experience of commissioning, project management or service development within health or social care, with the ability to plan and deliver projects, analyse and interpret information, and translate evidence into service improvement.

You will need strong communication, negotiation and partnership-working skills, with the confidence to work across organisations, engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and bring people together to deliver change.

A strong commitment to inclusion, empowerment, strengths-based practice and meaningful co-production is essential. An understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people with mental health conditions and people with sensory impairments would be an advantage, as would knowledge or experience of mental health services and/or mental health commissioning.

Interview date: 18-20 November, 2026

About Bath and North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and 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 and 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 and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. 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

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced 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.