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005553 - Business Rates Officer

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:37:49 Z

Category : Finance/Finance - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
As a Business Rates Officer you will be responsible for ensuring Business Rate accounts are accurately maintained, whilst using your initiative to maximise the Business Rates yield. You will be responsible for dealing with complex cases, assisting with the monitoring and allocation of work to the team, in the investigation and resolution of complaints and in updating Rating List amendments as notified by the Valuation Office Agency. You will also monitor the impact of Rating List appeals on the bad debt provision as well as assisting with the forecasting of rateable value changes. You will be expected to deputise for the Team Leader Revenues when required and provide technical advice to colleagues and customers. 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: 27th November 2026 Interview Date: 8th December 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.

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005515 - Mechanic (VRD)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:30:22 Z

Category : Industrial/Industrial - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We currently have a vacancy for a qualified HGV mechanic based at our Brunel Road Depot. This is an interesting role that involves the maintenance and repair of the Councils varied fleet which ranges from Handheld tools through to HGV's. The position is for day shift, 07:00 to 16:45, covering 37 hours over 4 days, Monday to Friday with a rolling day off during the week. Salary: £35,412.00 - £38,220.00 pro rata per annum Market rate supplement: £5,000 pro rata per annum (subject to review) Closing date: 29th November 2026 Interview date: 14th December 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

004867 - Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:19:03 Z

Category : Social Care/Children's Social Care
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Your Passion. Their Future. Our Bedford. We’re a friendly, supportive, passionate team in Children’s Services, dedicated to building a better Bedford Borough. Our commitment to creating positive outcomes is second to none, our young people actively help shape the service and co-produce resources with our staff. Our Social workers are able to build meaningful, trusted relationships with children, young people and their families. As an experienced social worker, you’ll thrive in our flexible working environment designed to help you enjoy your work while maintaining a healthy work/life balance We have a range of support groups and resources to ensure you feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. What truly sets us apart is our inclusive and supportive culture, where teamwork is celebrated and every voice matters. Our Children’s Services team is known for its welcoming atmosphere and impactful work - staff consistently say how rewarding and fulfilling it is to be part of such a dedicated team. Social workers are supported to progress through varied development opportunities, you’ll find managers and colleagues committed to your continued growth and success. While the work can be challenging, it is deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and advance your career. We offer a unique, supported work environment and benefits package where you will have: · monthly case supervision where well-being is central to your supervision · access to independent external clinical supervision should you require it · a career development plan · access to monthly training on systemic practice as well as other areas of practice · Competitive salary · 3 CPD days per year To join us, you will have: · a degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification · successfully completed your ASYE, or the Children's Workforce Development Council's Newly Qualified Social Worker programme, and have at least 1 year’s post qualifying experience (we cannot accept applications for ASYE at the current time) · registration with Social Work England · a UK Driving licence & suitably insured vehicle How to apply: When you are ready, click on 'Apply for Vacancy'; once you have created an account, you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some questions. Interviews will be held when suitable applications are received. Please note: we are unable to consider applications from candidates based overseas needing visa sponsorship. FTE Salary: £39,152 - £45,091 pro rata pa plus MRS £6,000 (subject to annual review), Welcome payment £8,000 and retention payments £2,000 pro rata Guaranteed interview schemes

Location : Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP