Highways Technical Officer - Career Grade

Team: Highways

Job Family: Providing - CBG6/7/8 (Career Grade)

Salary: £27,709 - £29,071 (CBG6) - £29,542 - £32,046 (CBG7) - £32,046 - £34,968 (CBG8)Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.

Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

Interview Date: 20th November 2026

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Officer Career Grade to join our Highways Finance team. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical administration with excellent customer service and wants to play an important part in supporting the delivery of highways services across Central Bedfordshire.

As a career graded Technical Officer, you will be responsible for the day to day administration of Highways Agreements, including Section 278 and Section 38 agreements, as well as managing the Vehicle Crossover (VXO) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging schemes. You will work closely with colleagues, developers, contractors and residents to ensure applications are processed efficiently, financial records are maintained accurately, and services are delivered to a high standard.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Administering the Highways Agreement service, including the technical processes associated with Section 278 and Section 38 agreements.
• Managing the technical administration of the Vehicle Crossover (VXO) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging schemes.
• Monitoring income, raise invoices and purchase orders, and proactively manage outstanding debts.
• Providing flexible support to the Highways team.

You will have GCSEs in English and Mathematics at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above, together with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, and will have a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Experience of delivering high-quality customer service in a busy office, public-facing, or telephone-based environment.

Finance experience would be an advantage, but it is not essential. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service. We are committed to developing our people, and full training will be provided for the right candidate.

A full driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.

Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Sue Cinato at Sue.Cinato@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 5701

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All new starters will join us on a four‑month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well‑supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.

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