An opportunity has arisen for a confident and resourceful person to join the Operations Team as a Halls Assistant within the Bedford Corn Exchange Complex. Within this role, the applicant will be responsible for ensuring that all the events are set up and delivered to the highest professional standard.

The Bedford Corn Exchange complex, together with function rooms in the heart of Bedford. These venues host a numerous and diverse programme of events – both public and private – throughout the year.

As a Halls Assistant you will work under the direction of a Duty Officer responsible for preparing the venue, on a daily basis, to meet the varying demands of our customers. The work is primarily manual in nature and will involve cleaning, some heavy lifting and basic repair work.

You will be expected to work in a team and possess basic knowledge of health and safety requirements. All duties will involve evening and weekend work performed on a rotational basis.

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 May 2026 

Interviews: 10th June 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.