Gypsy and Traveller Service Manager

Job Introduction

Want to make a difference?  Can you bring people together to create a better place for our existing and future communities? 

Bradford isn’t just a great place to work — it’s a place to make a real impact. As one of the UK’s most diverse, youngest, ambitious and fast‑evolving cities, Bradford offers a professional landscape that is as challenging as it is rewarding. If you’re the kind of person that can encourage partnership working, improve service provision and make a difference to the lives of our communities then the Housing Team, is the team for you. 

This is the kind of environment where colleagues don’t just apply policy — they shape it. Bradford gives you the platform to influence departmental direction, drive improvement, and leave a legacy of safer, healthier communities.

What we are looking for.

We are looking for a Gypsy and Traveller Service Manager to join our dedicated Housing Team. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. 

The main responsibilities of this role:

• Manage the Gypsy and Traveller Service, including permanent sites, temporary sites and encampments.
• Work with stakeholders to generate a network of partnership activity that supports, encourages and enables the communities to thrive.
• Ensure the service provided is effective, efficient and inclusive, with rights and responsibilities of both the community and the Council being clearly identified.
• Work with colleagues to proactively improve the physical environment, review all policies and procedures and generate a context of mutual trust between the Council and our Gypsy and Traveller communities.

The Reward

• Salary PO4 up to £49,282
• An excellent work-life balance
• A supportive, collaborative, working culture
• The chance to make a measurable difference to the lives of people in Bradford

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Helen Wordsworth via helen.wordsworth@bradford.gov.uk 

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .

Equal Opportunities 

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants. 

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.