Skills Bootcamp Support Assistant- CMB1616e

About this opportunity:

Cumberland Council is looking to appoint a Skills Bootcamp Support Assistant to help support their Enterprising Cumbria Skills Bootcamp Team.

Part of the role will be to help organise and facilitate the Skills Bootcamp Programme and other programmes that Enterprising Cumbria are involved in so that they are delivered smoothly. You will work closely with trainers, learners, and employers to facilitate engaging and effective training experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise and provide responsive, flexible, effective, and efficient administrative support to the
• Promote services offered through attending stakeholder events and managing media – website, social media and newsletters.
• Assist with enrolment, compliance data and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Support learners and training providers with queries. 
• You will be organised, have great communication skills and be able to work independently or as part of a team.

This role is available fixed term until 30/09/2026.

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 kelly.mcalone@enterprisingcumbria.org.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

• Closing date: 17/03/2025
• Interview date: W/C 24/03/2025

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