We are currently recruiting for a Project Delivery Officer - EV Charging to join the organisation on a 2 year fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to participate in the delivery of a multi million pound infrastructure project to install electric vehicle charging points across the Borough

You will be involved in the contract management of our suppliers. You will also take a key role in promoting the project to residents, to councillors and to the wider community and stakeholders. You will be asked to monitor delivery of the programme and to report on usage and uptake.

Away from the administration and management of the scheme, you will help to deliver the EV strategy and move it to the next phase of delivery.

You will help the team to embed EV infrastructure provision across other service areas within the Council and liaise with external stakeholders.

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:7th August 2026

Interview Date(s): W/C 7th September 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.