*Internal Applicants Only*

Salary: £34,434 to £35,412 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about organisational development and driven by meaningful change?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Organisational Development Facilitator to join our Organisational Development and Workforce Training Team and play a key role in delivering training across the organisation with a key focus on supporting individuals to thrive in their roles and supporting the delivery of the Our Future Cumberland Programme; a key transformational programme to align our people, processes and purpose to create a modern, inclusive and efficient organisation.

We are creating a place where:

• Everyone can thrive, be themselves, and access unique opportunities
• Careers can grow - through skill-building, leadership, or specialist roles
• People feel heard and empowered to bring ideas to life
• Structures are simpler and smarter, reducing duplication and focusing resources on what matters to residents

If you thrive on supporting people through change, enjoy engaging and inspiring diverse audiences, and want to make a real difference to the future of Cumberland Council, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be part of our well-established Organisational Development and Workforce Training Team, working alongside colleagues who design and deliver learning across a wide range of areas — from personal development topics such as coaching skills, to more technical training including health and safety.

You’ll design and deliver engaging development sessions, both online and in person, working with teams across the Council to ensure learning is high quality, relevant and aligned to our workforce ambitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering engaging organisational development and learning sessions
• Supporting organisational change through high-quality facilitation
• Engaging small to medium-sized groups confidently, online and face-to-face
• Keeping sessions focused, inclusive and impactful
• Building strong, trusted working relationships across the organisation
• Using a range of delivery methods, including digital tools

 You’ll be based in Carlisle or Workington, with some travel to council sites across Cumbria.

About You

You’ll be a skilled and approachable facilitator who:

• Has experience planning, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes
• Brings strong facilitation skills and can confidently engage diverse audiences
• Understands organisational development principles and change management
• Can adapt your style and methods to different settings and learners
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with others
• Lives our values and builds positive relationships wherever you work

We’re particularly keen to hear from people who are curious, flexible and comfortable supporting change in a dynamic environment.

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 Sarah Fowler by email at sarah.fowler@cumbria.gov.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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

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 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

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions

• Closing date: 14/06/2026
• Interview date: TBC

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification