General information Reference 004729 Closing Date 08/10/2025 Service Area Directorate Environment Service Area Passenger Transport &Sustainable Trave Category Customer Service - Customer Service - All Job Title Team Leader Public Transport & Sustainable Travel Grade BBU12 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU12 46,142 - 51,356 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37.00 Job Advert An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Public and Sustainable Travel team at Bedford Borough Council. Working with our partners in developing and promoting a more sustainable transport network, across all modes of travel. This role offers the opportunity to manage a talented team in promoting and deliver public transport and sustainable travel initiatives across all model shifts. You will work in partnership with Local Bus operators, cycling and walking groups and representatives from the Department for Transport and Active Travel England to enhance the travel network, making Bedford and healthier, cleaner, more sustainable place to live, work and visit. It is an exciting time to join the Borough, with many large-scale projects and development on the horizon in which Transport, sustainable and active travel will play a vital role. Closing Date: 8th October 2025 Interview Date(s): W/C 20th October 2025 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 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. Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) 0 Work Pattern Full time 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 Location Bedfordshire Location Borough Hall Bedford Is this a designated car user position? No