Job Description

General information

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Reference

004779

Closing Date

17/10/2025

Service Area

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Directorate

Environment

Service Area

Specialist Housing Provision

Vacancy Details

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Category

Driving - Driving - General

Job Title

Housing Transport Support Officer

Grade

BBU06

Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)

BBU06 26,403 - 28,142

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37

Job Advert

This is rewarding post created within the Housing Team, you will be responsible for

the operational delivery of the Councils statutory duties in relation to meeting transport needs of customers residing in Temporary Accommodation.



In addition you will provide support for the Housing Transport & Logistics Team Leader and delivery of the Councils statutory duties in relation to Temporary Accommodation and the requirement to protect the personal property of homeless households.



If you are interested in making a difference please apply today!

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: 17th October 2025

Interview Date: 6th November 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

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.

Additional Vacancy Information

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Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

Not applicable

Work Pattern

Full time Monday to Friday

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

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

Yes

Vacancy Location

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Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

No