Team Leader Applications Operations in Bedford

You will lead a team delivering and supporting the Council’s core infrastructure application platforms, with a focus on cloud services and modern workplace technologies. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will provide technical leadership across Azure, Exchange and Microsoft 365, drive automation and scripting to improve efficiency and reliability, and oversee the lifecycle, security and performance of key services.

You will also deliver technical projects including cloud adoption and service improvements, while ensuring high-quality third-line support and consistent service availability.

We are looking for an experienced technical professional with strong leadership capability and a passion for modern IT services, with proven experience in Azure, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365 and Active Directory, alongside strong automation and scripting skills. You will be confident leading or mentoring technical teams, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Closing date: 12th July 2026

Interview date: W/C 20th July 2026.

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.

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.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.