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Job Title
Community Welfare Partnerships Officer
Grade
BBU12
Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)
BBU12 46,142 - 51,356
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
This is an exciting new role within the housing partnerships team to take the lead on designing, developing and delivering local welfare & homelessness services to support residents across the Borough, delivering operational and strategic outcomes as part of the Crisis & Resilience Fund.
The Housing partnerships team instigate, develop and coordinate partnership working at both a strategic and operational level, supporting the effective delivery of Welfare, Housing and Homelessness services across Bedford Borough. We are a dynamic team that work both proactively and reactively, so our partnerships work is broad and exciting.
If you enjoy developing partnerships, have knowledge of welfare & community services, have an understanding of commissioning & procurement processes, and a passion for building provision & pathways that supports Bedford residents, then we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date:3rd August 2026
Interview Date:14th August 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
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
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
0
Work Pattern
37 hours per week
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
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Borough Hall Bedford
Is this a designated car user position?
No
Attachments
CV Template
CV Template.docx (16 Kb)
Job Profile
Community Welfare Partnership Officer - Job Profile.pdf (144 Kb)
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