Play Area Officer

Join our wider parks team which helps deliver award winning parks and open spaces in Bedford.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all play areas equipment and their surroundings are safe clean and comply with safety standards. This role includes conducting regular inspections identifying hazards documenting findings and ensuring that corrective actions are taken to prevent injuries. This can involve making minor repairs.

The goal is to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for children and visitors.

Closing date: 24th July 2026.

Interviews: 7th August 2026

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.

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.

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.