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005181 - Enforcement Officer Renters Rights

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:01:17 Z

Category : Enforcement/Environmental Health - Prof/Enforcement/Environmental Health - Prof
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
We are recruiting to a new Renters Rights Enforcement Officer role as part of our response to the Renters Rights Act. You will work alongside an Environmental Health Officer to improve standards in the private rented sector by investigating alleged breaches of landlord and tenant legislation. This includes concerns such as unlawful eviction, harassment, discrimination, and unfair rent practices. You will also deliver a programme of advice, education and support for landlords and agents designed to encourage compliance with the new requirements. You will manage your own caseload, undertake investigations, gather evidence, and support enforcement action, whilst also engaging with tenants and landlords to resolve issues at an early stage. You will also work closely with colleagues across the wider Housing, Environmental Health and Legal Services teams. We are looking for someone with experience of investigating complaints and managing casework, good knowledge of housing and landlord and tenant legislation particularly the Renters Rights Act, strong communication skills, the ability to gather and assess evidence and prepare case files, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and partner services and a commitment to supporting residents and delivering fair outcomes. Closing date: 5th July 2026 Interview date: 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. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Location : Borough Hall Bedford

005109 - Early Help Practitioner

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:38:10 Z

Category : Education/Education, SEND & Schools - All
Contract Type : Full time permanent
Vacancy Details :
Bedford Borough Council are currently seeking an Early Help Practitioner to join our team within Children's Services. Within this role, you will provide and coordinate structured support and intervention to help families overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes. Experience of direct work with children, young people and their families within homes, schools and community settings is required. Experience of working with teenagers will be advantageous. 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: 26th June 2026 Interview Date: 8th July 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. Enhanced DBS Post 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).

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