Location: Cumberland offices - West Cumbria House, Workington/Cumbria House, Carlisle with some home working as per business need Salary: £28,598- £29,540 per annum (pro rata) Hours: Monday- Thursday (9.00 am - 5.00 pm), Friday (9.00 am - 4.30 pm) Positions available: 37 Hours per week About this opportunity We are looking to recruit an experienced, self-motivated and flexible Business Support Administrator to work as part of the Cumberland Locality Business Support Team. Ideal candidates will already be experienced in a wide range of general office skills and have the ability to work on their own initiative whilst working as part of a very busy team. Experience in effective communication with internal and external colleagues/partners as well as being proficient in the administration of meetings and minute taking is essential as these skills are a significant and integral part of the role. The postholder will provide business support administration for the Support and Protection, Children Cared For and Care Experienced Teams within the Child and Family Wellbeing Service. You must be IT literate and have an NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge and experience. 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. We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role. Contact For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Sue Wood, Business Support Team Leader at: susan.wood@cumberland.gov.uk or Sam McCree, Service Manager Business Resources at: sam.mccree@cumberland.gov.uk Guaranteed Interviews 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 Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more. 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 Employer 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 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. Application and Interview information Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions Closing date: 2nd September 2025 Interview date: 8th September 2025 Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed. Please read the supporting information: Post Specification Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more: Our Staff Benefits Candidate Support About Cumberland Council