Job Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
We are seeking motivated Assistant Programme Managers to join the Capital Programme and Project Delivery Service within the Sustainable Communities Directorate.
Our service is responsible for delivering a wide variety of ambitious and exciting programmes, encompassing ambitious projects to promote active travel, improve our parks and green infrastructure and develop our own corporate and commercial estate and progress decarbonisation. You will have the chance to work across different programmes, providing a great opportunity to broaden your experience and learning.
Our programmes and projects span both the built and natural environment, giving you the chance to work across Bath and North East Somerset on a unique range of sites and with different communities, including within the setting of a World Heritage City.
Programmes will be at different stages of development and delivery and will vary in size and scale. You will bring your knowledge and experience in programme management, working closely with colleagues across the Capital Programme and Project Delivery Service, other service areas within the Council, and partner organisations to support programme governance.
Bath & North East Somerset lies between the Cotswold and Mendip Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The city of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built around Britain’s only thermal springs.
This role offers the opportunity for flexible working, with a combination of home and office working. Office time can be split across our office sites in the Guildhall in Bath, Keynsham Civic Centre and the Hollies in Midsomer Norton.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Cathryn Brown, Senior Programme Manager by email : cathryn_brown@bathnes.gov.uk.
Interview date: 26/06/2026
No agencies, Please.
*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.
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
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
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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.