The Executive Director of Resources is looking to recruit to an exciting role to support the Resources Community in the smooth management of day to day business, covering a range of diverse service requirements and duties.The role will include a range of administrative and secretarial support tasks at a senior level. You will have the ability to provide effective, high level executive support including the planning and coordination of work streams, diary management, meetings management, taking minutes and ensuring all aspects of administration, are managed effectively and efficiently.We're looking for someone who is super organised, and able to prioritise work to meet critical deadlines. You must have significant experience in an office/agile environment and have a good knowledge of general office and digital systems from your experience of providing a personal assistant function and administrative support.You will have excellent communication skills, good numeracy and IT skills and have a very strong customer focus.Closing Date: 12th September 2025Interview Date: 1st October 2025.How to applyWhen 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. 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 criticalFor further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.ukGuaranteed interview schemesBedford 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.Additional Vacancy InformationAllowance (pro rata for part time roles)n/aWork PatternFull time Monday to FridayIs this an enhanced DBS role?NoIs this a politically restricted role?NoIs this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?YesVacancy LocationLocationBedfordshire, Bedford Borough Council Recruitment, BedfordLocationBorough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9APIs this a designated car user position?No
