CONTROL ROOM MANAGER

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Temporary Part-time Control Room Manager to oversee a multifunctional control room and develop new systems. The role requires a management background, qualifications in engineering or security, and the ability to work additional hours when necessary. The position is part-time at 20 hours per week and involves managing a team while ensuring compliance and emergency service collaboration. This temporary role addresses the city's growing needs and will last for three years.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of relevant control room systems.
• Experience managing a team effectively.
• Experience in a control room environment for technical security.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple existing systems in the control room.
• Ensure compliance and integrity of the control room.
• Design and develop new control systems.
• Relocate control room while maintaining 24/7 service.
• Join emergency response on-call rota as needed.

Skills

Team management

Ability to manage technical security

Customer service commitment

Emergency service relationship building

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Security Industry Authority CCTV licence

Job description

Cardiff is one of the fastest growing and most highly-skilled cities in Britain. The city economy is growing, jobs and businesses are being created and the city’s population is set to continue to expand.

As part of the wider Transport team in County Hall, staff in the Control Room deliver and implement a 24/7 service, providing a safe, informed and accessible city for all road users. This includes using systems such as City Centre Access, Tunnel Scada and CCTV. We are looking for someone exceptional to lead that team with innovation, dedication and the ability to navigate a future move to a brand new location.

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join us as the Temporary Part time Control Room Manager.

The Control Room Manager will be responsible for:

• The management of a number of different existing systems
• Ensure the integrity and compliance of a multi functional control room
• The development and design of new control systems
• Managing the relocation of the control room while maintaining 24/7 provision
• Management of the team of Control Room officers, including on Digigov
• Participation in emergency response; this involves being available to contribute to the on call rota as required

What We Are Looking For From You

• Suitable qualifications e.g., an HNC or equivalent in Electronic or Electrical Engineering; relevant industry qualifications e.g., Security Industry Authority CCTV licence
• Experience in management of the relevant systems as stipulated above
• Experience of and ability in managing a team
• Experience of managing technical security in a control room environment
• A commitment to high quality customer service
• The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with emergency services

Special Circumstances

The post holder must:

• be able to work additional hours as and when required
• Hold a full, valid driving licence

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Additional information

For more information, please contact Claire Moggridge at 02922 330152 or [e-mail]

This role is part-time at 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.

This post is temporary for 3 years.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

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Job Category Other

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Temporary