If you are an experienced operational manager working in the homelessness sector this may be role for you. Passion to lead a dynamic team with a strong customer centric focus on homeless prevention and creative rehousing solutions is a must. It is an exciting time to join our management team following significant investment in the service resources to deliver a broad transformation programme to design new ways of working to best address local needs.

Therefore you will need to take a positive approach to change management. A high performance mindset and data analysis skills are essential along with integrity in managing budgets to ensure best value for money. Building strong relationships with partners will be key. Bedford is growing fast as a prime location with excellent transport infrastructure, strong digital connectivity and increasing international investment.

As the operational service manager of a customer facing, frontline team based in the Bedford Borough Hub in the town centre, it is expected that you will be office based to lead the team for the majority of the time.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please feel free to contact Anna Robbani. 

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: 1st June 2025

Interview Date(s): W/C 16th June 2025

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

Bedford Borough Council is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, Care Leavers Covenant and is a Disability Confident Employer. For more information please visit https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-us/working-culture-and-commitments