Commissioning Manager; Homelessness, Move and Temporary Accommodation

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference VAC
008515
Date posted 07/07/2026
Final date to receive applications 27/07/2026
Location 100 Temple Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6AN

Salary BG13: £47,181 - £50,269 pro‑rata
Package Flexible Working Hours Pension Scheme Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Job share Job category/type Housing Attachments Job  Person

Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week (job-share)

Are you passionate about housing and homelessness issues? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative effort focused on reducing homelessness in Bristol.

We are looking for an experienced Commissioner or Project Manager who can deliver strategic service improvements that significantly increase the availability of move‑on accommodation for people who are homeless and supply cost‑effective, high‑standard temporary accommodation. The role requires strategic service improvement experience and ability to identify and project‑manage the delivery of additional move‑on accommodation to help reduce homelessness in Bristol.

You will work closely with other teams within Housing Options, partner organisations working with homeless households and people sleeping rough, and a wide group of other agencies involved in developing affordable accommodation options.

Previous experience working in homelessness or affordable housing delivery services alongside good communication, negotiation, and IT skills are key for this role. You will also need to be able to work flexibly, manage time effectively and coordinate a range of interventions to ensure work objectives and deadlines are met.

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a fast‑moving and supportive work environment that allows you to use your skills and develop new ones within a high‑profile organisation. For the majority of our roles, hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you can help make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

We are seeking to interview candidates on the 7th August.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Paul Sylvester at p or Hywel Caddy at

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves; we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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