We are currently recruiting for a Traffic Regulation Orders Officer (Temporary Orders) to join our team, working to minimise congestion through thorough consideration of suitable temporary traffic management systems at roadworks.

The Streetworks Team is responsible for the coordination, execution, and oversight of road works. The team manage works on our roads to keep disruption to a minimum and to ensure that anyone who digs up the street puts it back together correctly.

We are seeking a proactive Traffic Regulation Officer to play a vital role in keeping our local road network moving by coordinating and legally authorising Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) for essential works and major public events.

In this dynamic regulatory role, you will collaborate closely with utility companies, emergency services and with internal and external teams to review and process road closure applications in order to minimise public disruption, and ensure the highest standards of safety.

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: 16th October 2026  

Interviews: Week Commencing 2nd November 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.