Employment Project Officer
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Job Summary
General information
Reference
005015Closing Date
20/02/2026Service Area
Directorate
Chief Executive
Service Area
Economic Growth & Development
Category
Customer Service - Customer Service - All
Job Title
Employment Project Officer
Grade
BBU08
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 34434
Contract Type
Full time fixed term
Contract Hours
37
Contract duration
31st July 2029
Job Advert
The Jobs Hub have recently secured funding to deliver the DWP Connect to Work programme.
As an Employment Project Officer you will be at the heart of this exciting initiative delivering Individual Placement and Support (IPS) to residents facing barriers to employment while also supporting employers by bridging workforce needs with local talent from priority groups.
You will manage a caseload of participants supporting them to gain or return to paid competitive employment.
Your approach will be person-centred and holistic focusing on matching participants with suitable employment while also addressing employer needs to ensure the programmes success.
This role is ideal for those passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives and contributing to a more inclusive skilled local workforce.
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:20th February 2026
Interview Date: W/C 2nd March 2026
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
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.
Enhanced DBS Post
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
NA
Work Pattern
Monday till Thursday 9am till 5pm Friday 9am till 4pm
Is this an enhanced DBS role
Yes
Is this a politically restricted role
No
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Intellectual Property Law
- Renovation
- Research Experience
- Joint Operations
- Relationship Management
- System Testing
- Economic Development
- Exercise Planning
- Program Development
- Project Implementation
- Contracts
