General information Reference 004829 Closing Date 16/11/2025 Service Area Directorate Chief Executive Service Area Public Health Category Public Health - Public Health - Professional Job Title Public Health Principal (Local Authority Research Practitioner) Grade BBU12 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU12 46,142 - 51,356 Contract Type Full time fixed term Contract Hours 37 Contract duration 24 months Job Advert This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic officer to promote and support research across Bedford Borough Council, influencing the delivery of better value and improved outcomes through the use of evidence based practice. You will work with a range of senior colleagues across the Council to develop the research culture and infrastructure, capacity and capability for research, supporting the Council to deliver its aims, including improving residents’ health and wellbeing. They will have the ability to communicate their passion for research, evidence and data, and will support colleagues to translate those insights into action. You will be joining the shared public health team for Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes; reporting directly to the Deputy Director for Public Health and working closely with LARPs from Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes City Councils. The post is offered for a 2 year fixed term, with the potential to extend for a further year. 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: 16th November 2025 Interview Date(s): W/C 1st December 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) N/A Work Pattern 37 hours/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? No Location Bedfordshire Location Borough Hall Bedford Is this a designated car user position? No