Senior Contracts and Quality Officer

1 week ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol City Council Full time

Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months


We are looking for a Fixed Term Senior Contracts & Quality Officer to join the Market Analysis Team within Adult Commissioning.


You will be passionate about services for people that are high quality, good value for money and most importantly, make a significant difference in people's lives.


The job will involve:

Managing & supporting 2-3 Officers for analysis, negotiation and quality assurance of both sole and jointly commissioned services for Residential, Nursing and Supported Living services for adults in Bristol.


You will provide professional advice and input to colleagues within the People Directorate and external partners to improve health, social care and housing outcomes for the citizens of Bristol through successful market management.


You will be involved in the monitoring and evaluation of services to continually improve their quality and flexibility and expected to take appropriate action in instances of poor performance and value for money.

You will develop and maintain effective links with commissioning quality, operational staff, other agencies and providers.


You will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of equalities issues, and particularly their relationship to social care.

You will also recognise the current challenges for Social Care and their impact on commissioning, performance and quality.


You will be based in City Hall/ working from home but expected to travel throughout Bristol for meetings, workshops etc.

You will need to be well-organised and able to work flexibly as part of the Adult Commissioning team and with others.


Why Bristol City Council?


At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance 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'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.


How do I apply?

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

If you would like to discuss the position please contact Jonathan Wright, Strategic Transformation and Commissioning Lead, at

  • At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit._


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