Bedford Borough Council has an exciting opportunity within Human Resources for an Employee Relations Adviser.

You will be a proactive qualified HR practitioner who has a proven record of supporting and enabling Managers.

If you can demonstrate strong problem solving skills with an ability to support and coach Managers, we would like to hear from you.

You will work closely with the HR Business Partners in the provision of an effective, professional and customer focused employee relations service that promotes a positive work environment. The ER team advise services across the Council, schools and other external clients.

The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, whilst providing advice consistent with organisational policies, employment legislation and good practice. Considerable experience of managing a diverse and complex case load across all aspects of employee relations is essential.

Closing Date: 3rd September 2025

Interviews will be held on the 18th & 19th September 2025.

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.  

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.