One City Delivery Lead – Maternity Cover

About the role

The One City Delivery Lead will play a pivotal role in turning Bristol’s One City Plan ambitions into concrete projects that benefit citizens and communities. This fixed‑term position (up to 12 months) supports the delivery of the council’s four strategic missions while ensuring political neutrality under the Local Government and Housing Act.

Key responsibilities

• Translate policy objectives from the One City Plan into actionable project delivery across all four missions.
• Coordinate City Gatherings and other stakeholder events, bringing together senior leaders from public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Collaborate with partners to develop and implement projects that advance a fairer, healthier and more sustainable city by 2050.
• Maintain compliance with political restriction regulations, ensuring no active political role or advocacy.
• Monitor progress, report outcomes and adjust delivery approaches as needed.

Required profile

• Dynamic, solution‑focused individual with a proven track record of delivering outcomes for citizens.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across diverse sectors.
• Ability to work within a politically restricted environment.
• Commitment to the council’s values and the One City vision.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangements to balance service needs and personal preference.
• Flexible working and flexitime options.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Supportive, high‑profile environment focused on making Bristol a better place.