Working in a friendly team, you will be required to carry out clerical and administrative tasks associated with the preparation, scanning, indexing and storage of all appropriate documentation within the Benefits, Community Welfare and Local Taxation Units.

You will have regard to Health and Safety and Document and Retention policies that are in place. You will also work to agreed timescales for the scanning and indexing of documentation as well as ensuring a high level of accuracy.

You will be required to complete a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions.

Closing date 22/05/2024 - Interviews week commencing 10/06/2024.  

How to apply

Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role.  The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below.  Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below.  If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.

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

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  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.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability