Bedford Borough Council has an exciting opportunity within Human Resources for an Employee Relations Officer.

We are looking for someone who is able to offer a strong contribution to the Employee Relations Team and become an integral part of the team.

You will support the delivery of the employee relations service provided by the HRBP’s and the Employee Relations Advisers through the provision of efficient proactive client focused administration service to the Employee Relations team and all external clients, in line with all HR policies & procedures legislation and the ACAS code of practice. 

You will be expected to provide straight forward advice and guidance on all HR policies and procedures, supporting straight forward Employee Relations case work.

You will be responsible for a number of wide and varied administration responsibilities within the Employee Relations Team which will include overseeing the job evaluation processes of Hay and NJC job evaluation, producing sickness reports for the various Directorates to enable the management of sickness, producing quarterly and yearly statistics and responding positively to changing priorities.

You will work closely with the HR Business Partners in the provision of an effective, professional and customer focused employee relations service that promotes a positive work environment. 

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: 21st August 2025 

Interviews will be held during weeks commencing 1st and 8th September 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 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.