Bereavement Officer
Bedford Borough Council
Date: 3 hours ago
City: Bedford
Contract type: Full time
Bedford Borough Council are currently recruiting for A Bereavement Officer to join the team on a full time contract.
On a day to day basis, You will contribute to the efficient operation of both Council cemeteries and the Councils crematorium providing a high quality caring and efficient service to both the bereaved and other service users such as Funeral directors.
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. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 31st July 2026.
Interviews: 20th and 21st August 2026.
Please Note
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
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.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
On a day to day basis, You will contribute to the efficient operation of both Council cemeteries and the Councils crematorium providing a high quality caring and efficient service to both the bereaved and other service users such as Funeral directors.
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. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 31st July 2026.
Interviews: 20th and 21st August 2026.
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
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
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.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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