Job Description

General information

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Reference

004791

Closing Date

13/11/2025

Service Area

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Directorate

Environment

Service Area

Waste & Resources

Vacancy Details

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Category

Communications/Marketing - Communications/Marketing - All

Job Title

Simpler Recycling Communications Project Manager

Grade

BBU11

Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)

BBU11 41,771 - 45,091

Contract Type

Full time fixed term

Contract Hours

37

Contract duration

24 months

Job Advert

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and results driven Environmental Communications Project Manager to join our team.



This is a unique opportunity for a skilled project manager with a passion for environmental issues to lead the end to end delivery of a borough wide communication project to help the council deliver changes to waste collections services.



You will ensure the project has impact, delivers behavioural change, reaches all parts of the diverse community of Bedford, is executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.



This role is perfect for a highly organised and collaborative individual who can bring their creative flair to a fast paced customer facing environment.



The successful candidate must demonstrate expertise in designing, implementing, and evaluating multichannel communications campaigns e.g. print, digital, social media, email marketing.



Creative design skills or proven ability to work with designers and content creators to produce engaging materials is also essential.

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: 13th November 2025

Interview Date: 24th 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



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)

n/a

Work Pattern

Mon to Fri with occasional evening and weekend work to support events

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