About this Opportunity
Are you passionate about organisational development and driven by meaningful change?
* Internal Applicants Only
* Salary: £34,434 to £35,412 per annum
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Carlisle or Workington
* Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Organisational Development Facilitator to join our Organisational Development and Workforce Training Team. You will play a key role in delivering training across the organisation with a focus on supporting individuals to thrive in their roles and supporting the delivery of the Our Future Cumberland Programme – a transformational initiative to align people, processes and purpose across the council.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing and delivering engaging organisational development and learning sessions
* Supporting organisational change through high‑quality facilitation
* Engaging small to medium‑sized groups confidently, online and face‑to‑face
* Keeping sessions focused, inclusive and impactful
* Building strong, trusted working relationships across the organisation
* Using a range of delivery methods, including digital tools
You’ll be based in Carlisle or Workington, with some travel to council sites across Cumbria.
About You
* Has experience planning, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes
* Brings strong facilitation skills and can confidently engage diverse audiences
* Understands organisational development principles and change management
* Can adapt your style and methods to different settings and learners
* Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with others
* Lives our values and builds positive relationships wherever you work
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
Guaranteed Interview
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate 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. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also 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 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 try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application Deadline
Closing date: 14/06/2026
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Sarah Fowler by email at sarah.fowler@cumbria.gov.uk
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