Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
02/10/2025
Application closing date
20/10/2025
Location
CARLISLE
Salary
£34,434 to £35,412 pro-rata
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Project Support Officer - CMB2053e
Job description
Job Title: Project Support Officer
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £34,434 to £35,412
Hours: 37
Contract: Temporary (12 months)
About this opportunity
* To deliver an effective, efficient and customer focussed support to all aspects of the management and administration of projects/programmes.
* Working with colleagues to develop and deliver project / programme objectives through planning, co-ordination, progress monitoring and support.
* To organise meetings and workshops ensuring good administration and timely event planning for the successful delivery of each event and good coordination with attendees.
As we continue to improve and transform our children's services, exciting opportunities have arisen for staff members to take a leading role in shaping the future of children's services in Cumberland.
Our ongoing transformation programme and social care reforms aim to create a system that is more family-focused, responsive, and sustainable, ensuring children and families receive the best possible support. This transformation requires innovative thinking, collaboration, and strong leadership at every level.
Why Get Involved?
* Make a real difference: Your ideas and expertise can directly impact how we support children and families.
* Develop your skills: Leading reform projects will help you grow professionally and build new capabilities.
* Collaborate across teams: Work with colleagues, partners, and communities to create meaningful change.
* Shape the future: Be at the forefront of pioneering approaches that improve outcomes and service efficiency.
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 more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Lewis Bellas by email at
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 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 either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 20/10/2025
* Interview date: Week of 27th October
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