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Location: Home based with occassional travel within the county for events and teams meetingsSalary: £33,366 - £34,314 per annumHours: 40 hours per week.Contract: Temporary
About this opportunity
The Programmes Officer role is available following an increase in funding to Enterprising Cumbria from the Department for Business and Trade. The role involves supporting the Head of Programmes in the delivery of the Cumbria Accelerator programme, dealing with business enquiries and helping to manage delivery contracts with a range of support providers to ensure programme targets are met.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis until April 2026. Although its full-time, part time and/or job share arrangements may be considered.
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 Paul Foster by email at paul.foster@enterprisingcumbria.org.uk
DBS ChecksN/A
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.
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 & AdjustmentsWe’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.
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Application and Interview information
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.
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