Job Description

General information

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Reference

004513
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Closing Date

01/07/2025

Service Area

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Directorate

Environment

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Service Area

Fleet & Depots

Vacancy Details

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Category

Legal - Professional - Legal - Professional

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Job Title

Compliance Officer - O Licence

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Grade

BBU11

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Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)

BBU11 40,476 - 43,693

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Contract Type

Full time permanent

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Contract Hours

37.00

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Job Advert

We are looking for an additional person to join us as our O Licence Compliance Officer, working within our Fleet & Depots Team.


We maintain and manage the Councils vehicle and plant fleet in line with the legislation set by DVSA and the Traffic Commissioner



The ideal candidate will have practical and demonstrable knowledge in O Licence management, including the following key skills:

Licence Management Management of driver / vehicle infringements Delivering Driver CPC training Experience of conducting transport compliance audits Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation Hold a C class driving licence or be prepared to train to do so Experience of Conducting driver assessments Capability for improving driver performance Management of vehicle telemetry Management of Vehicle Operating Centres A good level of literacy and numeracy and be able to speak fluent English at a level appropriate to carry out the role and have skills and abilities to communicate with operatives, supervisor, managers and customers. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work under pressure and achieve deadlines. Be computer literate and be able to use tablets / handhelds to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the role The ability to assimilate data into reports for senior manager consideration / action.

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 July 2025

Interview Date(s): W/C 14th July 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

Additional Vacancy Information

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Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

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Work Pattern

Monday to Friday with some early starts

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Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

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Is this a politically restricted role?

No

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Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

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Location

Bedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford

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Location

Bedford
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Is this a designated car user position?

No