Public Health Principal (Local Authority Research Practitioner)
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Job Summary
General information
Reference
004829Closing Date
16/11/2025Service 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)
BBU- 51356
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 CVand 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
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
Is this a designated car user position
No
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Children Activity
- Graduate Engineering
- Flight Operations
- Adobe Photoshop
- Content Marketing
- Broadcast
