General information Reference 004703 Closing Date 10/10/2025 Service Area Directorate Resources Service Area Business Management Support Category Administration/Clerical - Administration/Clerical All Job Title Business Management Support Officer Grade BBU08 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU08 31,537 - 34,434 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert An opportunity has arisen to fill the role of Personal Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Resources. The role is primarily office based at Borough Hall Bedford and is responsible for delivering a comprehensive, efficient and effective personal and administrative support service to the Resources Directorate Senior Management Team. For further information please contact Craig Austin at craig.austin@bedford.gov.uk 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: 10th October 2025 Interview Date: 24th October 2025 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. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) NA Work Pattern normal office hours 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