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Job reference REQ00000019667 Date posted 26/02/2026 Application closing date 04/03/2026 Location PENRITH Salary £34,434 - £35,412 Package Blank Contractual hours 22 Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Project Support Officer - Home to School Transport - WMF2711i
INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Skirsgill, area
Contract Type: Temporary 9-month contract
About this opportunity
Project Support Officer H2S Transport
This is an exciting temporary role in the Integrated Home to School Transport Team to provide temporary Project Officer support. Specific tasks will include:
* Reviewing assessment eligibility; analysis and review of consultation feedback
* Carrying out transport modelling and impact assessment of potential changes across a large geographical area
* Developing revised processes, policies and digital pathways for parents to be able to assess eligibility
* Overseeing and coordinating communication with Stakeholders
Assessment of current transport networks, operator capacity in the marketplace.
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 (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
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.
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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