Gypsy Traveller and Vehicle Dweller Liaison Officer x3

Full Time, Permanent

Following the expansion of services within Bristol, we are looking to appoint up to three new Gypsy Traveller and Vehicle Dweller Liaison Officers to provide high quality, safe, site management services to Bristol City Council’s official Gypsy Traveller and vehicle dweller sites.

This exciting new role will involve a range of functions including pitch allocation, billing, one to one support, liaising with other departments and services, management of contractors, carrying out dynamic risk assessments, and challenging breaches of site rules.

You will also:

 

• Work with unauthorised encampments within the city, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• Manage the safe operation of service sites and oversee and support the work of third party service site providers.
• Remain in close liaison with other members of the Gypsy Roma Traveler Team, providing support and cover where necessary.
• Provide direct support to service users through signposting and referral to other organisations.
• Ensure that records are updated on the NEC data management system.

You must have a full driving license and access to your own vehicle.

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

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

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. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Interviews will take place on 9th and 10th April.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Ian Bowen, GRT Service Coordinator - Ian.bowen@bristol.gov.uk / 07469 413134.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.