Location:
Carlisle
Salary: £47,181
- £48,226 per annum
Hours: 37 hours
per week
Contract:
Permanent
About this
opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join
Cumberland Councils Planning Policy team, which plays a key role
in shaping the future of the area through the development and
delivery of the Local Plan and other planning policy documents.
These documents form the statutory framework for making planning
decisions and support the Councils wider objectives around
health, growth, housing, the environment, and infrastructure.
In this role, you will provide professional
planning advice, expertise and support across all aspects of the
planning policy function of the Council with particular emphasis
on the production of the Cumberland Local Plan. In particular to
take responsibility for, drafting policy, site assessments and
supporting the procurement and management of external
commissions. You will also prepare background papers for Members
and for the Local Plan Examination
You will work corporately and with external
partners to ensure that the Councils planning policies
contribute to the priorities of the community and the Council, as
well as with Development Management colleagues to provide
effective pre-application and master planning input with
developers.
This role is available on a permanent
basis.
Who were
looking for
Were 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.
Were 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 please contact Chris Hoban by email at Chris.Hoban@Cumberland.gov.uk
or Neil Cole at Neil.Cole@Cumberland.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
- 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 & AdjustmentsWere dedicated to enhancing the
diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from
individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were 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 arent always guaranteed, well always listen and
well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Easily apply by
submitting your CV and answering a few short
questions.
Application and
Interview information
- Closing
date: Wednesday 13th August 2025
- Interview
date: week commencing 1st September 2025
Please note this
role may close early subject to demand. If youre 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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supporting information:
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refer to our Careers site to find out more: