An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the elected Mayor of Bedford Borough.

The role will be to provide effective casework support for the Mayor of Bedford Borough; to offer support with the organisation of civic/ceremonial events arranged or hosted by the Mayor or Council, and to provide assistance to other members of the civic team.

You will be an experienced administrator, well organised, have good verbal and written communication skills. able to prioritise work effectively, the ability to work on own initiative and have good IT skills, one of the main pieces of software used is Caseworker.

The role will require covering the role of the Personal Assistant and the Civic Officer for sickness or annual leave.

Closing date:18th October 2024

Interview date: 29th October 2024.

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

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.

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.