At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Waste Contracts Lead to help shape and manage the contracts that support our waste, cleansing and fleet services across Bath & North East Somerset
About the Role
This is a varied role where you’ll lead and support procurement and contract management activity, work closely with suppliers and colleagues, monitor performance, manage risk and identify opportunities to improve services and deliver best value.
Based with the Strategy & Contracts team at Keynsham Recycling Hub, you’ll have line management responsibilities and be part of a supportive service working flexibly across Bath and North East Somerset, including from home and other Council offices.
About You
You’ll bring strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills, with the confidence to interpret contract, financial and performance information and provide clear advice to a range of stakeholders.
We’re interested in candidates with experience in procurement, contract management, supplier performance or related project work. Knowledge of waste, environmental services or public sector procurement is an advantage, but we’re also looking for an ability to build relationships, solve problems and drive improvement.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Lisa Gore (Service Manager - Waste Strategy & Contracts) [email protected] or call 01225394280.
Interview date: 10/08/2026
No Agencies Please.
Please note: that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
- 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.
