ANPR & CCTV Systems Operational Support Assistant

Doe Park Water Activities Centre; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council is seeking an ANPR/CCTV Systems & Operational Support Assistant in the Department of Environment. The role focuses on supporting and maintaining ANPR/CCTV infrastructure across multiple services, contributing to reliability and upgrades for day-to-day operations.

The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, manage supplier contracts, and help identify efficiencies and improvements while ensuring resilience and disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Experience with ANPR/CCTV infrastructure and systems.
• Ability to provide technical and operational support to service management.
• Knowledge of contract monitoring, renewals and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and maintenance for ANPR/CCTV systems and infrastructure (servers, network switches, firewall configuration).
• Monitor and report on contractor performance; manage external contractors and suppliers.
• Advise on system procurement, upgrades and contract reviews with service management.
• Stay updated on new technologies and security requirements for future integrations.

Skills

ANPR/CCTV systems

Technical support

Contract management

Procurement guidance

Tools

ARC system

Job description

Job Introduction

The ANPR/CCTV Technical Support team are a small team which provides technical support and contract management, maintenance, expertise and guidance on ANPR/CCTV based systems and networks on behalf of a number of services across the council, including the Clean Air Zone, Moving Traffic Enforcement, CCTV services, Highways and Environmental Enforcement. Working with internal services, senior management, external contractors and suppliers, dealing with general monitoring and maintenance through to the provision of technical support and guidance on system/infrastructure procurement, contract renewals and system development in line with latest available technologies.

We provide an essential service in ensuring that all the systems used in the day-to-day running of these service areas are monitored, maintained and updated to ensure smooth operations, timely intervention where required and upgrades and improvements are scheduled and implemented.

The service areas assisted by this team have recently expanded so we are looking for a skilled/experienced person with a strong background in ANPR/CCTV infrastructure and systems.

Role Description

We are looking for an ANPR/CCTV Systems & Operational Support Assistant to join our dedicated team in the Department of Environment. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

The Main Responsibilities Of This Role

• Technical Support & Maintenance of ANPR/CCTV systems and infrastructure ( Servers, Network Switch and Firewall configuration ) Control room Alarm ARC system, lone worker systems and radio systems, used across a wide range of services.
• Working in accordance with supplier contracts & monitoring and reporting on outcomes and contractor performance. Working with internal services and managing external contractors and suppliers.
• Providing technical and operational support to relevant service management. Providing technical advice/guidance to services in the procurement of new systems, system upgrades or contract reviews.
• Keeping abreast of new technologies and security requirements for future integrations into the Councils operating systems.
• To identify service efficiencies, cost savings and commercial opportunities to enable growth for the service.
• Working with service management in the management and review of systems resilience and emergency/disaster recovery plans.

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief, nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Attached documents

• JP - ANPR CCTV Systems Operational Support Assistant FINAL (005).pdf