Gypsy Roma and Traveller Co-ordinator

Bristol City Corporation; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Bristol is seeking a Gypsy Roma and Traveller Co-ordinator to lead the GRT Service through partnerships and service development. Responsibilities include developing multi-agency policies, monitoring contracts, and improving community engagement. The ideal candidate will be an experienced supervisor with an empathic approach to working with travelling communities. This role includes a flexible working arrangement and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Local Government Pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Continuous workplace support

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple projects and staff.
• Experience working with travelling communities and residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a multi-agency service.
• Develop city-wide policies.
• Monitor core GRT service contracts and projects.
• Deliver cultural awareness training.
• Improve housing outcomes and prevent homelessness.

Skills

Experienced supervisor

Empathic approach

Project management

Community engagement

Job description

Gypsy Roma and Traveller Co-ordinator

Employment type: Full Time, Fixed Term - 18 months

Location: Bristol City Council, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

This is an exciting opportunity to be the lead professional responsible for driving the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller (GRT) Service forward through cross‑directorate and inter‑agency partnerships with relevant teams, services and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, maintenance and management of a multi‑agency service with cross‑directorate and multi‑agency priorities.
• Develop and implement city‑wide policies, including elements of the forthcoming Vehicle Dweller policy.
• Deputise for senior leadership on behalf of Bristol City Council.
• Monitor and evaluate core GRT service (commissioned) contracts, service level agreements (SLA) and community‑based projects.
• Ensure all commissioned services and projects involve community consultation to be culturally sensitive, relevant and accessible to Bristol’s GRT population.
• Deliver bespoke cultural awareness training to organisations/professionals supporting GRT families (including elected members, BCC staff, schools and partner agencies).
• Improve housing outcomes, prevent homelessness and promote positive community engagement with encampments.

Additional requirements: experienced supervisor able to handle multiple projects and staff, working at speed with an empathic approach to working alongside traveling communities and residents.

Benefits and arrangements:

• Hybrid working arrangements available.
• Excellent rewards package including flexible working, flexitime, Local Government Pension scheme membership and generous annual leave allowance.
• Disability Confident employer offering reasonable adjustments and continuous workplace support.

Security checks: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Application information: To be shortlisted you must demonstrate how you meet each essential criterion in the Person Specification. For further information contact Tom Gilchrist, Head of Service, Private Housing, Accessible Homes and Travellers on 07307 885385.

Contact: Tom Gilchrist, Head of Service, Private Housing, Accessible Homes and Travellers – 07307 885385