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Public Health Principal (Local Authority Research Practitioner)
| Posting date: | 04 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,142 to £51,356 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bedford Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic officer to promote and support research across Bedford Borough Council, influencing the delivery of better value and improved outcomes through the use of evidence based practice.
You will work with a range of senior colleagues across the Council to develop the research culture and infrastructure, capacity and capability for research, supporting the Council to deliver its aims, including improving residents’ health and wellbeing. They will have the ability to communicate their passion for research, evidence and data, and will support colleagues to translate those insights into action.
You will be joining the shared public health team for Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes; reporting directly to the Deputy Director for Public Health and working closely with LARPs from Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes City Councils.
The post is offered for a 2 year fixed term, with the potential to extend for a further year.
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: 16th November 2025
Interview Date(s): W/C 1st December 2025
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
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
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.
You will work with a range of senior colleagues across the Council to develop the research culture and infrastructure, capacity and capability for research, supporting the Council to deliver its aims, including improving residents’ health and wellbeing. They will have the ability to communicate their passion for research, evidence and data, and will support colleagues to translate those insights into action.
You will be joining the shared public health team for Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes; reporting directly to the Deputy Director for Public Health and working closely with LARPs from Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes City Councils.
The post is offered for a 2 year fixed term, with the potential to extend for a further year.
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: 16th November 2025
Interview Date(s): W/C 1st December 2025
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
For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk
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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.