Benefit Assessor in Bedford

Bedford Borough Council is looking for a Benefit Assessment Officer to join our busy team on a part-time basis.

The successful candidate will have experience of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support Legislation.

You will be able to work under pressure whilst retaining a high level of accuracy. You will be able communicate with internal teams, customers and Landlords.

The team is currently hybrid with some scope for working from home, and this is under review, however, you must be available to work in the office, at Borough Hall, to undertake all training that is required, this will depend upon the individual.

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: 26th June 2026

Interviews will be held on 14th & 15th July 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