About the role
The Countywide Traveller Unit Manager works across both the North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire areas.
The post holder will manage a multi-agency approach to support Travellers and settled communities across the County. They will lead on enforcement of unauthorised encampments, in a way which fosters good relations and respects the rights and responsibilities of all communities
What will you be doing?
The post holder will direct and manage the strategic, business and operational planning of the Countywide Travellers Unit ensuring that it meets mandatory and professional standards.
The successful candidate will manage unauthorised encampment enforcement across the County, acting as an agent for all partner authorities including the Police.
They will also manage a small team and ensure that specialist advice is provided on the Gypsy and Traveller community to elected members, the public, businesses and other council officers. They will produce and present reports to Elected Members as required on all matters within the remit of the role.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You must be Educated to Degree standard (or hold equivalent experience) and have considerable experience of working in a politically sensitive and high profile environment.
The post holder must also have substantial experience of working with Travellers and the general public and a comprehensive knowledge of Traveller legislation, cultures and lifestyles.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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