Salary: £31,067 to £31,586 per annum
Hours:37 per week
Location: Cumberland Wide
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting children, young people, and families through engaging activities and meaningful outreach?
Cumberland Council is looking for a proactive and community-minded individual to help deliver and enhance our Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme. In this varied role, you’ll work closely with local providers, analyse data to shape services, and ensure high-quality, inclusive activities are available across the region. You’ll also support outreach efforts, including home and community visits, and contribute to wider family help initiatives.
We’re seeking someone with strong communication skills, a flair for organisation, and a genuine interest in youth development and community wellbeing. If you have experience in project support, data analysis, or third sector engagement—and enjoy working collaboratively in a dynamic environment—this could be the perfect opportunity. Join a team that values innovation, flexibility, and making a real impact in the lives of young people.
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 Diane Harrison by email at diane.harrison2@cumbria.gov.uk
DBS Checks
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is:
Enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and/or Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and/or Children.
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 & 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
Please read the supporting information:
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more: