This is an exciting opportunity to help deliver high quality development across Bedford Borough. The successful applicant will oversee the Highways Development Management service through the implementation and delivery of the statutory duties and responsibilities of the Council in its role as the Highway Authority.
Working closely with Planning and Highway teams, you will manage a team of four officers to assess the impact of proposed development. With the aim of delivering safe, accessible and sustainable developments, we are looking for someone with technical knowledge of Transport Assessments and excellent negotiation skills, particularly on major development.
The role varies daily and offers the opportunity to follow projects through from pre application to final approvals. The Local Land Charges Highway Searches function also falls within the service area with two dedicated officers, and so the post holder needs to remain aware of major infrastructure projects and local schemes.
We offer an agile working environment in an easily accessible town centre office, an attractive local environment, and a friendly, experienced and supportive team.
How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and 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 for the role. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 28th July 2024
Interview Date: 5th August 2024.
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)
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces 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 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.