Your role will be to develop and maintain the best possible relationship between the Council and travellers throughout the District, overseeing the management of the Council's three sites and operating procedures in respect of unauthorised encampments. 

You will identify travellers in the District and will endeavor to build a relationship of trust and support to assist their integration into the wider community. You will be responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the Council’s travellers’ sites and will ensure compliance with site conditions. In addition, you will collect rents and charges and assist in the preparation and monitoring of site budgets. 

Working directly with all Gypsy, Roma, Traveller families across the district to identify children 0-16 and ensuring that all children are known to and engaging with education authorities.  Identifying and removing barriers to welfare in relation to health, social needs, accommodation, education and financial needs.

You will have 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, to include grade A – C in English and Maths. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with the traveller community; however this is not essential, as long as you can demonstrate a good understanding of issues affecting the travelling community and have previous experience in a customer facing role. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships and to manage conflict and difficult situations. A driving license and access to a car is essential.

Working hours are 22.5 per week to be worked Monday – Friday. 

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended 2023) and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and/or convictions. You can find more details about our policies for ex-offenders in the Recruitment Policy available on the on the website. 

If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme.

Closing date for completed applications is: Sunday, 18th August 2024
Interviews will be held on: TBC