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 Bradford is extraordinary, energetic and enterprising. Our future is bright and we want you to be a part of it.

 The City of Bradford is rich in culture, diversity and vibrant communities. We are seeking to support and drive new opportunities through a range of new posts that will bring exciting talent, passion and commitment to our area. Enabling a step change that translates opportunities from the headlines of “levelling up”, “green jobs”, “sustainable growth” and “opportunities for all”, leaving no one behind.

We are a diverse City - the 5th largest of 36 Metropolitan District Councils in the Country, supporting a community of over 530,000 and businesses that drive an economy of £11.6 billion - the 10th largest city economy in England. We are both diverse and innovative, supporting our status as the youngest city in the UK. We want to grow and support local talent - to shape the future and overcome current and future challenges by unlocking our true potential.

We have been selected to be the next City of Culture for 2025, we are the only City of Film and as a district, we are home to some of the most advanced sectors and engaged communities backed up by being one of the beautiful environments and the gateway to Yorkshire.

Bradford has a growing national reputation as a leader on the inclusive growth agenda. We have a clear vision for the future and have an ambitious development programme that aims to bring the best businesses, the best talent and significant inward investment to the City.

We have a lot to do. To deliver our vision, we need the best people. We are looking for people who can support change, enable opportunities to happen and who can be innovative within the public sector by working in partnership to achieve our ambition. If you are positive and forward thinking, with a “can do” attitude and are inspired to make a difference then join our team. 

We have a very exciting vacancy within our Place Department, Principal Officer, Fleet & Transport.

 The postholder has specific responsibility for the effective provision, strategic leadership management and development of the following service areas district wide:

• Fleet Management
• Vehicle plant maintenance and repair
• Fuel systems
• Council Operators Licence
• Vehicle & Plant Procurement
• Management of fleet workshops

Take decisions in emergency situations as a contact officer for the Peace Time Disaster Plan and the Divisional Call Out Scheme.

Jointly responsible with the other Principal Officers for the effective provision, strategic leadership, management and development of Waste and Street Scene Services across the whole of the Bradford District.

Responsibility to lead, manage, direct and control a multi-disciplinary team of professional, technical administrative and front line staff. 

Responsible for the delivery of a high quality, customer focused service within the framework of Best Value, Council plans and priorities, service plans and specified performance indicators and targets.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall responsibility for the line management and supervision of up to 66 frontline, professional, technical and support staff.

Responsible holder of the Council’s Vehicle Operators Licence (“O” licence).

Acts on behalf of the Director and Head of Service, on specific management issues with full delegated authority to give guidance and direction to other Principal Officers and managers within the Department who are not within direct line management control.

Management of one of the three district wide service areas within the Service, ensuring a high quality and consistent service operates across the District, providing creative responses, leadership and giving guidance, support and monitoring the performance staff within the area of service responsibility.

Can be required to carry out the duties of the other Principal Officer posts within the Service, as required by the Strategic/Assistant Director, requiring the maintenance of a level of awareness and expertise in that area at all times.

Reports to Council Committees, Area Panels and provides regular briefing to Politicians on highly sensitive and strategic issues. 

Member of the Departmental and Service Management Teams.  Deputises for the Assistant Director as occasion demands.  Acts on behalf of other Management Team members, if required, and jointly with them to monitor the overall performance of the Service.

Direct managerial responsibility for implementing and monitoring the Services staff appraisal and developmental scheme and for ensuring the provision of appropriate training to maintain a high level of competence over a wide range of staff and disciplines from managers to frontline staff.

To recruit/select staff and act as a Senior Nominated Officer within the Discipline and Employee Complaints Procedure.

Management of health and safety within the post holders services including risk assessments, driver training, use of complex machinery and lone workers.

If you wish to apply for this vacancy please complete the online application form.

 Closing date:  5^th September 2022

 Please find attached the Job Profile:  Principal Officer Fleet & Transport - JP.doc