About this role
Team: Contracts & Compliance Team Job Family: CBG11 - Providing Salary: £42,396 - £45,758 per annum pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid - Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location on a monthly basis, and as needed to carry out your role Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 9th November 2026 Interview Date: 16th November 2026 Working for Central Bedfordshire Council means being part of a team that is committed to supporting residents, strengthening communities and developing our workforce.
We can offer you: The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on Adult Social Care A supportive and collaborative working environment Access to learning and development, including coaching and mentoring training Flexible working arrangements where possible A chance to share your expertise and leave a professional legacy
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adult Social Care Contracts & Compliance Team for an experienced and motivated professional to play a key role in shaping and supporting the local care market. Working at the heart of Adult Social Care, this dynamic role will support the development and implementation of innovative contracting and quality assurance approaches that drive positive outcomes. You will work collaboratively with care providers, operational colleagues, health partners and regulatory bodies to promote continuous improvement, strengthen service quality and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance across the market.
The role is integral to supporting care providers to meet their contractual obligations and regulatory responsibilities, while also identifying opportunities to enhance quality, improve customer experiences and support market sustainability. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving Adult Social Care services and who thrives when working collaboratively to achieve meaningful and lasting improvements for people who use services. If you have substantial experience in contract management, compliance, commissioning, quality assurance or provider improvement within Adult Social Care or a related sector, we would love to hear from you. 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Kamla Loi at [email protected] or call 0300 300 4458 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safeguarding (For DBS posts only): Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment.
This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records. To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline. Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications.
Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI. 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.
Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides free employability support and training courses. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.