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We aim to serve our communities with dedication, integrity, and innovation. What truly sets us apart is our flexible approach to work, allowing you more control over where and when you work.

Our commitment to our staff

We celebrate diversity, treating all our staff as individuals, creating an environment where you will feel valued, respected and supported. We care about your health and wellbeing by recognising your hard work, listening to any concerns and by giving you opportunities to learn and develop.

We know that by working together as one team and one Council we can deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

Employee recognition and engagement

We believe that recognition and engagement are crucial to a fulfilling work experience. Ownership of our work is not just encouraged, it’s celebrated. We trust you to take charge of your responsibilities with pride.

Our new Bedford STARS staff recognition scheme celebrates the outstanding contributions of Council staff, expressing gratitude and ensuring staff feel valued and recognised for their hard work. 

Inclusivity and support are integral aspects of our culture. We take pride in fostering an environment where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual is empowered to thrive.

Join us at Bedford Borough Council and become part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Together we make a difference. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

Our Leadership team is committed to Bedford Borough Council being an inclusive and transparent employer. 

  • We have a range of flexible working practices that makes it easier for staff to have a balance between the demands of work and their personal life or commitments. 
  • Our Chief Executive holds sessions where all staff are invited to ask any questions they may have.
  • We are committed to make staff feel safe and supported with their wellbeing and career development - we offer a range of apprentice opportunities and over 350 e-learning courses including 32 courses on EDI. 
  • Our Staff Forum is not only a safe space for staff to discuss issues and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, but we believe that forums should also shape our policies and services. 
  • We are proud that we now have a number of staff networks.
  • Neurodiversity inclusion in practice courses are offered to managers and team members.
  • We encourage and support our staff to be Wellbeing, Change or EDI Champions to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Our staff work hard and many have gone above and beyond. To celebrate their hard work we have introduced our recognition scheme called the Bedford Stars Awards.
  • We have a multi-faith and quiet room that is open to all staff
  • Our Personal Progress Discussion emphasises on wellbeing and personal development, embedding EDI and putting staff needs and support first.
  • Our Big Conversation is open to all staff to attend. It discusses and raise awareness of subjects that is proposed by staff.

Equal opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcome applications from all members of the community irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. 

Selection is on merit alone. We are committed to the fair treatment of employees, applicants and all service users.

Advice and guidance from the Jobs Hub

The Jobs Hub offers residents of Bedford Borough:

  • careers advice and guidance
  • help to find work, gain new skills and build confidence
  • help to find training, business and volunteering opportunities 
  • advice and guidance to anyone wanting to start up their own business

Armed Forces covenant 

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 Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Guaranteed interview

To demonstrate our commitment and support to the armed forces community, we pledge to guarantee an interview to any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Disability Confident employer

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We are committed to improving employment opportunities and career development for disabled people. We are proud that we are certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident employer.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will:

  • Actively look to attract and retain disabled people.
  • Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
  • Offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a job.
  • Offer flexibility when assessing people so disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job.
  • Proactively offer and make reasonable adjustments as required.
  • Encourage our suppliers and partner firms to be Disability Confident.
  • Ensure our staff have appropriate disability equality awareness.Promote a culture of being disability confident.
  • Support staff to manage their disabilities or health conditions.
  • Ensure managers are aware of how they can support staff who are sick or absent from work.
  • Value and listen to feedback from disabled people.

Guaranteed interview 

We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post, and we will consider them on ability. 

If you consider that you have a disability as defined above, you should complete the appropriate section of the application form.

View more information about looking for work if you are disabled.

A false declaration of disability to obtain an interview will invalidate any contract of employment.

Care Leavers Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to have signed up to the Care Leavers Covenant. As a care leaver friendly employer, we commit to work towards the principles set out in the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter.

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Guaranteed interview

If you are currently looked after by a local authority or a care leaver (care experienced young person), and under the age of 25, we pledge to guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you are applying for.

ESG and our commitment to sustainability 

We are committed to reduce carbon emissions in Bedford Borough and to helping residents and businesses live and operate more sustainably. 

We have pledged to become Carbon Neutral by 2030. 

 

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