Traffic Regulation Orders Officer

We are currently recruiting for a Traffic Regulation Orders Officer (Temporary Orders) to join our team, working to minimise congestion through thorough consideration of suitable temporary traffic management systems at roadworks. The Streetworks Team is responsible for the coordination, execution, and oversight of road works. The team manage works on our roads to keep disruption to a minimum and to ensure that anyone who digs up the street puts it back together correctly. We are seeking a proactive Traffic Regulation Officer to play a vital role in keeping our local road network moving by coordinating and legally authorising Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders (TTROs) for essential works and major public events. In this dynamic regulatory role, you will collaborate closely with utility companies, emergency services and with internal and external teams to review and process road closure applications in order to minimise public disruption, and ensure the highest standards of safety. 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 October 2026 Interviews: Week Commencing 2nd November 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 For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk Guaranteed interview schemes Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.