*Internal Applicants Only*
Salary: £32,061 to £32,597 per annum
Hours:37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Cumberland Council is seeking a Finance Officer to join our Central Payments Team, supporting Fostering, Adoption, and Special Guardianship services. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll provide financial assessments, manage direct payments, and offer expert advice to carers and social care staff across the county. You’ll also contribute to policy development and help maintain robust financial systems that support vulnerable children and families.
We’re looking for someone with a recognised qualification in Finance or Accounting, strong IT skills, and experience in a busy office environment. You’ll need to be confident working independently, handling sensitive issues, and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. In return, we offer a supportive team culture, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join us and help shape a brighter future for children in Cumberland.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
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 Carole Lomas by email at Carole.Lomas@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check.
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 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 emailingResourcing@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
This role is open for internal applications only. Any external applications received will be disregarded. You can easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
Please read the supporting information:
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