General information Reference 004567 Closing Date 01/08/2025 Service Area Directorate Environment Service Area Regulation, Housing & Customer Contact Category Administration/Clerical - Administration/Clerical All Job Title Assistant Housing Officer Grade BBU06 Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles) BBU06 25,584 - 27,269 Contract Type Full time permanent Contract Hours 37 Job Advert An exciting opportunity has arisen for a capable and reliable administrator to support the housing team to deliver our services for the homeless of Bedford Borough. Expertise in digital data collation, accurate financial record keeping is essential as well as strong customer service values are key. The successful candidate will support the team by maintaining electronic records in line with Council & GDPR regulations while organising consultations, compiling reports and information for statutory housing returns and responding to all enquiries. 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: 1st August 2025 Interview Date(s): 8th & 9th September 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 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. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Additional Vacancy Information Allowance (pro rata for part time roles) pro rata Work Pattern full time Monday to Friday 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, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, Bedford Location Bedford Is this a designated car user position? No