Job reference REQ00000018593 Date posted 08/07/2025 Application closing date 27/07/2025 Location CARLISLE & WORKINGTON Salary £27,711 - £28,624 per annum Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank
Job description
Location: Cumberland offices - West CumbriaHouse, Workington/Cumbria House, Carlisle with some home workingas per business need
Salary:£27,711 - £28,624
Hours:Monday- Thursday (9.00 am – 5.00 pm), Friday (9.00 am – 4.30pm)
Positionsavailable: Two full time(37 hours) permanent and one part- time temporary for 12 months(18.5hours)
About thisopportunity
We are looking to recruit an experienced,self-motivated and flexible Business Support Administrator towork as part of the Cumberland Locality Business SupportTeam.
Ideal candidates will already beexperienced in a wide range of general office skills and have theability to work on their own initiative whilst working as part ofa very busy team. Experience in effective communication withinternal and external colleagues/partners as well as beingproficient in the administration of meetings and minute taking isessential as these skills are a significant and integral part ofthe role.
The postholder will provide businesssupport administration for the Support and Protection, ChildrenCared For and Care Experienced Teams within the Child and FamilyWellbeing Service.
You must be IT literate and have an NVQlevel 2 or 3 or equivalent, or equivalent knowledge andexperience.
Who we’relooking for
We’re looking for individuals who embodyour organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative,compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in thepower of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellentpublic services and shape a better future for ourcommunities.
We’re also about potential over perfectionand we can help you grow in the role and thrive in yourcareer.
Be sure to take a look at the postspecification (below) for the essential criteria for thisrole.
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 thefollowing applicantsas long as yourapplication can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria forthe role.
* Those who consider themselves disabledas defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care andare aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last longterm substantive employer was the armed forces
If you meet one or more of the criteriaabove, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' tothe appropriate question during your application. Findout more .
Diversity,Inclusion & Adjustments
We’re dedicated to enhancing thediversity of our workforce and we encourage applications fromindividuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proudDisability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer –to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need anyreasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitmentprocess, please let either the hiring manager or our ResourcingTeam know by emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. Whileadjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen andwe’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application andInterview information
Easily apply bysubmitting your CV and answering a few shortquestions
* Closingdate: 27th July 2025
* Interviewdate: 13th August 2025
Please note thisrole may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested inapplying, you should apply well before the advised closing date.We cannot accept applications once the role hasclosed.
Please read thesupporting information:
* Post Specification
Please alsorefer to our Careers site to find out more:
* Our Staff Benefits
* Candidate Support
* About Cumberland Council
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