Commissioning Manager; Homelessness, Move and Temporary Accommodation

Overview

Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week (job-share). This role focuses on reducing homelessness in Bristol by delivering strategic service improvements to increase move-on accommodation and supply high standard Temporary Accommodation.

We are seeking an experienced Commissioner or Project Manager to identify and deliver a range of additional move-on accommodation, working with Housing Options, partner organisations, and other agencies involved in developing affordable accommodation options.

• Deliver strategic service improvements which increase the availability of move-on accommodation for people who are homeless and improve the supply of cost-effective, high standard Temporary Accommodation.
• Identify and project manage the delivery of additional move-on accommodation to help reduce homelessness in Bristol.
• Work closely with other teams within Housing Options, partner organisations, people experiencing homelessness, and agencies involved in developing affordable accommodation options.
• Co-ordinate a range of interventions to ensure work objectives and deadlines are met.

• Strategic service improvement experience and ability to identify and project manage the delivery of new accommodation solutions.
• Experience in homelessness or affordable housing delivery services.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work flexibly, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple interventions.

We offer a fast-moving, supportive work environment with hybrid working arrangements available in many roles, allowing a balance of home and office working. We provide a rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and generous annual leave. You will have the chance to contribute to Bristol and develop your skills within a high-profile organisation.

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 will need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. We may shortlist against desirable criteria if numbers are high.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and request reasonable adjustments during the process. We are seeking to interview candidates on 7 August.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact:

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Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves and is committed to ensuring diversity in hiring. Appointments are made on merit. The personal information section of the application form is confidential and used to ensure fair treatment.