Traveller Liaison Officer - Northampton, United Kingdom - Spinwell

Spinwell

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Northampton, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Traveller Liaison Officer REF 12511

Contract Length: 3 months initially

Location:
Hybrid/Northampton

IR35:
Inside

Pay Rate to Intermediary:
£23 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Traveller Liaison Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRAVELLER LIAISON OFFICER

Working within the Northants Traveller Unit (NTU) advise on policy and manage development projects to support the Gypsy and Traveller communities ensuring the Travellers and Gypsies have access to services and entitlements.

To directly manage unauthorised encampments across the county and take action under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and subsequent amendments in relation to unauthorised encampments of Gypsies and Travellers including preparation and service of legal documents, attendance at court as well as carry out evictions.

Advise senior managers and key councillors from Council. The NTU is part of an inter-agency agreement between both Authorities.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE TRAVELLER LIAISON OFFICER

Experience of working with the Gypsy and Traveller community.
Experience directly relating to successfully managing legal proceedings in relation to unauthorised encampments of Gypsies and Travellers.
A clear awareness of the emerging National and Regional agenda facing the Gypsy and Traveller community.
Understanding of development needs and opportunities specifically in relation to the Gypsy and Traveller community.
Experience of developing channels of communication and positive working relationships between Travellers, agencies, private, public and voluntary organisations.
Educated to HND or NVQ or equivalent experience.
IT training, Word Processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to influence liaises and negotiates with a wide variety of audiences.
Ability to analyse and communicate complex information/issues and present information effectively both verbally and in written reports.
Ability to work flexibly and sensitively to meet both strategic and local needs.
Ability to use ICT skills to support and develop work.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract