Waste Contracts Lead in Keynsham

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.

Interview date: 10/08/2026

*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.

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.

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.