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Contracts Manager at Bedfordshire

Permanent, Full time.

Bedford Borough Council takes great care to recruit the very best people so that the services we provide to our community are first class. We believe that the best work gets done in an environment that's enjoyable and which values, supports and encourages the development of its employees. In return we expect our employees to work hard and be committed to help us achieve our vision and share our values.

An organised and thorough professional, you will plan and manage the Highways Maintenance and Drainage sections within the wider Environment & Sustainable Communities directorate. It's a role that calls for previous experience in this field, a relevant HNC (or equivalent) and the ability to lead a multi-skilled workforce. Computer-literate and able to solve technical problems, you will apply initiative and an adaptable approach to your role, which involvesmanaging budgets, preparing tenders and planning workloads.

For full job details visit our website here or contact the Recruitment Team on (01234) 228082 or email here.

Closing date: 30 August 2012.

Posts working with children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all members of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age and disability. Selection is on merit alone.

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