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Location: Cumbria Wide
Contract Type: Fixed term until November 2026
Secondments would be considered for internal candidates.
About This Opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council have given consent to the Government’s devolution proposals. Cumbria Combined Authority (CCA) will be established in early 2026, operating for a year without a Mayor, before Cumbria’s first Mayoral election in May 2027. The new Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) will include representatives from both councils and the Mayor, taking on powers and responsibilities around strategic planning, economic development, transport, housing, skills, climate and environment, and public sector reform.
The MCA will be an entirely new organisation, working closely with the two constituent authorities to deliver its agenda. The post holder will be employed by Westmorland and Furness Council, working in collaboration with Cumberland Council.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of establishing a brand‑new organisation and to play a key role in shaping how the MCA operates from the ground up. You will deliver effective, efficient and customer‑focused support across all aspects of project and programme management and administration.
Responsibilities
* Help develop and deliver project and programme objectives through planning, coordination, progress monitoring and practical support.
* Organise meetings and workshops, ensuring excellent administration, timely planning and effective coordination with participants to support successful delivery.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive individual with a passion for supporting complex programmes and projects in a dynamic environment. You will have experience of providing professional project or programme support within a large or multi‑stakeholder organisation, ideally in the public sector.
You will bring strong organisational and time‑management skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will build productive relationships with colleagues, managers, partners and elected members, ensuring the smooth coordination of activities and information.
You will also be confident using Microsoft Office applications (including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and comfortable working with data, documentation and reporting tools. Above all, you will be customer‑focused, collaborative and committed to supporting the successful delivery of outcomes that make a difference across Cumbria.
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 discount schemes.
Application and Interview Information
Closing date: 2 November 2025
Interview: 12 November 2025
We are currently operating both in‑person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles; therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website – Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes.
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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.
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 that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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