Job profile
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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
18/02/2026
Application closing date
01/03/2026
Location
Salary
£34,434 - £35,412
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Attachments
Project Officer - Holiday Activity & Food Programme - WMF2695i
Job description
INTERNAL ONLY
Location: To be agreed with the successful candidate. Working within Westmorand and Furness Council area will be required
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a project officer to support delivery of the Holiday Activity & Food Programme across Westmorland and Furness council.
You will have the opportunity to shape and deliver and streamline projects related to the Holiday Activity & Food Programme. This includes data collation & management, engagment with a range of partners including charities, small businesses, internal legal and finance teams.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for individuals with strong excel skills, the abilty to set up and deliver on new projects and excellent communication skills, both written, face-to-face and over Teams.
We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of project delivery. You will also have experience of measuring and reporting on outcomes to evidence the impact of the project.
You will need the ability to prioritise and manage work effectively, and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You will also have experience of collaborating across teams and partners to achieve positive outcomes for families.
You will be an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated individual with a high level of excel skills, attention to detail and abilty to prioritise.
Ability to travel independently required.
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers )
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gill Schwer, Family Hub Service Manager
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 1st March 2026
Interview date: 12th March 2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a no Barred List check.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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