ANPR & CCTV Systems Operational Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking a technically skilled ANPR/CCTV support professional to maintain and upgrade camera infrastructure and related systems in a busy council environment.

You will support the ANPR/CCTV Systems & Operational Support Manager, handling equipment such as servers, switches and firewalls, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to improve resilience and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in ANPR/CCTV infrastructure and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the ANPR/CCTV Systems & Operational Support Manager with technical support and maintenance of ANPR/CCTV systems and infrastructure, including servers, network switches and firewall configuration.
• Maintain control room alarm ARC, lone worker and radio systems used across a range of services
• Manage supplier contracts and monitor and report on outcomes and contractor performance
• Work with internal services and manage external contractors and suppliers
• Provide technical and operational support to service management
• Advise on the procurement of new systems, system upgrades and contract reviews
• Keep up with new technologies and security requirements for integration into council systems
• Identify service efficiencies, cost savings and commercial opportunities
• Work with service management on the review of systems resilience and emergency and disaster recovery plans

Skills

ANPR/CCTV infrastructure

Servers

Firewall

Tools

Servers

Network switches

Job description

This post supports the ANPR/CCTV Technical Support team at Bradford Council, a small team that looks after camera and network systems for services including the Clean Air Zone, moving traffic enforcement and highways. The work covers day-to-day monitoring and maintenance, supplier contract management, and advice on procurement and system upgrades. It is a 37-hour role, and the council wants someone with a strong background in ANPR and CCTV infrastructure, as the team's service areas have recently expanded.

What the job involves

• Support the ANPR/CCTV Systems & Operational Support Manager with technical support and maintenance of ANPR/CCTV systems and infrastructure, including servers, network switches and firewall configuration
• Maintain control room alarm ARC, lone worker and radio systems used across a range of services
• Manage supplier contracts and monitor and report on outcomes and contractor performance
• Work with internal services and manage external contractors and suppliers
• Provide technical and operational support to service management
• Advise on the procurement of new systems, system upgrades and contract reviews
• Keep up with new technologies and security requirements for integration into council systems
• Identify service efficiencies, cost savings and commercial opportunities
• Work with service management on the review of systems resilience and emergency and disaster recovery plans

What’s required

Experience

• Strong background in ANPR and CCTV infrastructure and systems