005275 - Family Help Officer

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:31:32 Z

Category : Education/Education, SEND & Schools - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Are you an organised and proactive administrator with a passion for supporting children young people and families? We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Help Officer to join our Early Help and Intervention Team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of Early Help services helping to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time. As an Early Help Officer you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Early Help Team Leader and Early Help Coordinator helping to coordinate daily Early Help Panels and support the work of the Integrated Front Door. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting the management of referrals assisting with quality assurance processes and ensuring information is recorded and processed efficiently using specialist systems. The role requires excellent attention to detail strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals and service users 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. Closing Date: 24th August 2026 Interview Date: 7th September 2026. 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. Basic DBS Post You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005287 - Financial Analyst

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:01:49 Z

Category : Finance/Finance - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Bedford Borough Council is a fast growing unitary authority. As a key partner in the growth and development of our services, the Finance team is at the forefront of driving decisions and improving performance across various departments. We are looking for a fully AAT qualified, enthusiastic Financial Analyst to join our Environment Finance team. Key Responsibilities: Supporting budget holders in areas such as Housing, Parks and Open Spaces, Events, and Waste Services. Assisting in the forecasting, setting of budgets, and resolving financial queries. Working with the Agresso finance system to track and report financial data. Collaborating across departments to improve performance and financial outcomes. Communicating financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial managers. The ideal candidate will have: A full AAT membership Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of services. An ability to analyse and interpret complex financial information. Proactive problem solving skills. Local Government and Agresso experience are desirable but not essential. Benefits: 27 days annual leave entitlement, increasing to 32 days after 5 years of continuous service, plus public holidays. AAT Membership reimbursed. AAT accredited employer. Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexible working hours. For an informal discussion about the role, contact Georgina Luther 01234 276616. Closing date: 15th July 2026 (internal applications) Closing date: 31st July 2026 (external applications) Interviews: Week Commencing 17th August 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

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005275 - Family Help Officer

005287 - Financial Analyst