Bristol Standard Project Manager

Overview

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Bristol Early Years is looking for a Bristol Standard Project Manager, on a fixed term contract over 2 years, beginning in April 2026. The role will be based at Southmead Children's Centre, as well as working off site with Early Years Providers across the city.

This exciting new role will help shape our existing Bristol Standard (a quality improvement tool) into a more modern means of enabling all providers to reflect on their practices. The role is 2 days per week on an all year round basis, however we are happy to discuss a flexible approach (to be discussed at interview).

We are looking for someone with proven track record of delivering high quality programmes, coupled with a passion for Early Years who can advocate this programme to over 500+ providers, from Childminders to Multi-Academy Trusts. You will need to have working knowledge of The Bristol Standard and a current understanding of the local and national policies surrounding Early Years (e.g. The EYFS curriculum, Ofsted etc.).

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

• Shape and develop the Bristol Standard into a modern quality improvement tool that enables providers to reflect on their practices.
• Engage and advocate the programme to a wide range of providers across the city (from Childminders to Multi-Academy Trusts).
• Work with Southmead Children s Centre and off-site partners to deliver the programme.

• Proven track record of delivering high quality programmes in Early Years or related field.
• Passion for Early Years and ability to advocate the programme to over 500 providers.
• Working knowledge of The Bristol Standard and current local and national Early Years policies (e.g., The EYFS curriculum, Ofsted).
• Eligible to undergo Enhanced DBS check.

2 days per week on an all-year-round basis, fixed term contract over 2 years. Hybrid working arrangements may be available.

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.

Interviews are expected to include a short technical test (30 mins) and a panel of verbal questions (45 mins). Some applicants may be shortlisted against desirable criteria as well. Applications close on 20 February 2026 and interviews are scheduled for early March 2026 at Avonmouth Children s Centre, BS11 9LG
. The interview format details will be provided in the invitation.

We are a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee an interview for applicants who meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification and have a disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the interview process and continued workplace support will be available if you are employed.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post may be a secondment. For employees on a fixed-term contract, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed-term period. If you are currently a casual worker or an employment agency temp, this post will be a fixed term contract.

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Join us and you ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave allowance.

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