Overview
The Jobs Hub are looking to recruit 3 new Employment Project Officer’s over the next few months. The first role is expected to start in May 2026, with the additional two roles starting in July 2026. The Jobs Hub has recently secured DWP funding to deliver the Connect to Work programme. We are now looking to recruit an experienced Employment Project Officer who is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and contributing to a more inclusive, skilled local workforce. This is an in office role.
Responsibilities
On a day-to-day basis, you will manage a caseload of participants, with multiple barriers to employment, including physical and mental health disabilities, special educational needs, or those from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will help participants to secure or maintain employment that aligns with their preferences and enhances their wellbeing and dignity.
Important information
Please note, extensions of this post will be subject to funding.
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.
EEO and other information
- Closing Date: 24th April 2026
- Interview Date: 5th May 2026
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving) or 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
Additional notes
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.
Enhanced DBS Post: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
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