If you're new to the world of work, or just new to local government, our friendly, supportive and passionate team will help you to quickly feel at home.
If you're new to the workplace or just starting in local government, you'll find a welcoming and supportive environment here, helping you to settle in and get up to speed quickly.
Work with us and you'll encounter a wealth of opportunities to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and progress along your chosen path. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our teams to reach new heights.
Whatever your role, your contributions matter at Bedford Borough Council. We place our trust in you to own what you do, knowing that you have the support and encouragement of your team every step of the way.
See our staff stories pages to hear from Monika Sunda, Democratic and Electoral Services Officer, and others.
Early Careers Network
Our Early Careers Network brings together Council staff who are at the beginning of their career or are new to a role in local government.
The Network is a great example of our supportive approach, where collaboration and teamwork flourish. It offers a friendly and supportive environment for younger and/or new staff from across the Council to meet and share their experiences.
Network members get involved in organising events and workshops as well as informal get-togethers.
Apprenticeships
At Bedford Borough Council, staff have access to more than 1000 apprenticeships from Level 2 (GCSE level) up to Level 7 (Master’s degree).
Apprenticeships allow you to learn directly from industry professionals, helping you gain valuable, practical skills and real-world knowledge to set you apart.
Apprenticeships at Bedford Borough Council
With an apprenticeship at Bedford Borough Council, you can learn new skills, gain experience, unlock your potential whilst making a real difference and earn a salary too.
Whether you’ve recently joined us or you’re an existing employee, we are committed to finding apprenticeship opportunities for you that also help us to address skills shortages at all levels across all service areas.
Our staff are currently taking advantage of a range of apprenticeships including:
- Business administrator
- Social worker
- Chartered legal executive
- Data analyst
- Environmental health practitioner
Hear from a former apprentice
Read Leah's story about how she has thrived at Bedford Borough Council after starting as an apprentice aged just 16.
Work experience
Work experience at Bedford Borough Council sets the stage for personal and professional growth; giving young people the confidence and skills they need to thrive. It is a great way to gain valuable workplace knowledge, skills and experience, and to learn more about how local government works.
You can read about why a school student would recommend doing work experience with us on our staff stories page.
We work directly with schools and colleges in Bedford Borough to set up work experience placements and focus on prioritising students who may face barriers to employment and could otherwise struggle to obtain placements.