Job Details
Job reference: REQ00000020103
Posted: 05/06/2026
Closing date: 22/06/2026
Location: South Whitehaven (Mirehouse, Kells, Woodhouse, Greenbank & Sandwith)
Salary: £38,220 to £39,152 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Temporary (2 years), Full time
About the Role
Develop a strong understanding of the Pride in Place area, its strengths, challenges, and opportunities, and use this insight to help drive meaningful local improvements.
Lead inclusive engagement across the community, ensuring all voices are heard and reflected in a Pride in Place Plan that meets local needs and aspirations. Build strong relationships with stakeholders, the Neighbourhood Board, MP’s office, and Cumberland Council, and design and deliver effective consultation and engagement activities.
Support the full Pride in Place programme, from planning through delivery and reporting, ensuring communities see real, positive change. As a professional representative of the Neighbourhood Board, build partnerships, understand local priorities, and help enable effective leadership.
Support communities to access additional funding and maintain clear communication with Councillors and partners to ensure they are informed, supported, and able to fulfil their governance roles effectively.
We actively encourage applicants from the local area to apply.
Pride in Place Programme
The Government’s Pride in Place Programme is a community‑led regeneration initiative that empowers local people to shape the future of their neighbourhoods. Through dedicated neighbourhood boards, the programme brings together residents, businesses and local partners to identify priorities, co‑design solutions and oversee investment that delivers visible, lasting improvements to South Whitehaven. It focuses on building local pride, strengthening communities and ensuring change is driven by those who know the area best.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer guaranteed interviews to the following applicants as long as your application demonstrates you meet the essential criteria for the role:
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For more information or to arrange an informal chat before applying, contact Lee Thornburn at Lee.Thornburn@cumberland.gov.uk.
Application and Interview Information
* Closing date: 22nd June 2026
* Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested, apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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