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005087 - Business Support Officer

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:36:38 Z

Category : Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All
Contract Type : Full time fixed term
Vacancy Details :
Bedford Borough Council are currently looking for a caring and confident person able to work within the Brokerage and Payments Team as a Business Support Officer, to support the Manager for Adults Social Care Finance in providing an efficient and effective procurement, brokerage and payment service for Adult Social Care services. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of administrative functions in relation to a clients care and support services which include, sourcing & brokering packages of care, payment to providers and reconciliation tasks. You will be required to work hybrid from home and in Bedford Borough Hall as and when required. Closing Date: 28th June 2026. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005147 - Housing Support Officer

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:23:45 Z

Category : Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are seeking an experienced administrator that can handle financial processes accurately and with integrity to support key homeless prevention work across the housing options team. The role will require sensitivity to engage and support vulnerable customers with administration associated with rehousing and communicate processes and application forms clearly. An ability to manage statistical information on excel and case management systems will be key. Please note, this role is office based in Bedford. Closing Date: 18th June 2026 Interview Date: 1st July 2026 How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location : Borough Hall, Bedford

005157 - Safeguarding Adminstrator

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:11:57 Z

Category : Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
The Safeguarding Team at Bedford Borough Council take referrals from individuals families and professionals about people who may be experiencing abuse and neglect. As the first point of contact for enquires the administrators have a crucial role in taking information dealing with enquires recording referrals on a case management data base. The successful candidate will have; Extensive administration experience Experience working in a fast paced environment Experience as working as part of team Ideally some knowledge of adult social care or knowledge of the care sector Closing Date: 16th June 2026 Interview Date: 9th July 2026 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Location : Borough Hall, Bedford

005139 - Financial Analyst

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:14:12 Z

Category : Accountancy/Accountancy - Professional
Contract Type : Full time fixed term
Vacancy Details :
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children’s Services Finance Team for a Financial Analyst on a one-year fixed contract. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic finance professional to join our team. In this role, you will primarily focus on supporting the grant return process, but you will also assist the management accountant with a variety of ad hoc finance tasks, year-end processes, and monthly financial monitoring. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with financial and non-financial stakeholders to resolve queries and provide support in delivering key finance functions for Children's Services. We are looking for candidates who are AAT Level 4 qualified. Previous experience in a similar finance role within local government is desirable. You must be able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities effectively, and demonstrate attention to detail in all aspects of your work. Employees will benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days. The role offers flexible working hours and location, with the option to work from home or in the office, depending on business needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance career in a dynamic team that plays a key role in supporting financial matters within Childrens Services. For an informal discussion, please contact Lin Liu on 01234 276094 or Sue Sangar on 01234 276527 Closing Date: 3rd July 2026 Interview Date(s): W/C 20th July 2026 How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed interview schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005141 - Occupational Health Administration

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:24:12 Z

Category : Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All
Contract Type : Part time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We have an opportunity for a part time person to join the Occupational Health Team. The role is to provide administrative activities to support the services provided by the Occupational Health Service. Duties include: assist in the planning, implementation and administration of Health Surveillance programmes/other screening and maintain accurate and up-to-date Occupational Health Records. Planning and administration of OH clinics, and liaising with referring managers; medical practitioners and other clinicians in the pursuit of required documentation and reports to support OH activities. To also maintain statistical and financial data. Acting as first point of contact with customers and provide the Occupational Health (OH) Service with an efficient administrative support service including the development and maintenance of office systems through the use of digital processes. Closing date: 12th June 2026 Interviews: 25th June 2026 How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed interview schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005149 - Tree Officer

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:24:58 Z

Category : Administration/Clerical/Administration/Clerical All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are looking for a positive individual with drive and enthusiasm to join our Parks and Open Spaces team at Bedford Borough Council. Our team is dynamic, high-performing, and fast-paced, playing a significant role in delivering an attractive and diverse environment throughout Bedford Borough. The primary responsibility of the Tree Officer is to inspect our tree stock, address customer inquiries, and manage work with contractors to create and maintain a suitable green environment. We require the postholder to have a relevant qualification of at least Level 2 and the ability to inspect and manage our tree stock using our LOB system and mobile technology. The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, and well-organised, with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing service excellence. This role requires regular site visits, so it is essential to possess a full, clean, and current driving license. We are looking for someone who takes initiative and is dedicated to delivering a high standard of service. Closing date: 19th June 2026 Interview's: 6th July 2026 How to apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Please note: The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: · a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) · a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed interview schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Location : Borough Hall Bedford