Location: Allerdale/Workington Salary: £40,777 - £41,771 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

 

Cumberland Council is seeking a dedicated and professional Planning Officer to join our Development Management team. This vital role involves managing a diverse caseload of planning applications, providing expert advice, and supporting the development of well-designed homes, workplaces, and essential infrastructure. You will be responsible for determining major, minor, and household applications, offering pre-application advice, and ensuring compliance with planning conditions.

 

We are looking for a Planning Officer with a related degree and eligibility for RTPI Membership, who has a sound knowledge of planning legislation and development management procedures. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to manage their workload effectively, and a full driving licence. Join us in delivering sustainable development and making a positive impact on our community. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

 

Here are the key responsibilities for the Planning Officer – Development Management role at Cumberland Council:

• Caseload Management: Manage a dedicated caseload of planning applications from initial stages through to determination and enforcement.
• Team Support: Mentor and support less experienced staff, assisting in the development of the Development Management Service.
• Professional Advice: Offer technical planning advice within the Council and present applications at Planning Committee meetings.
• Compliance Checks: Ensure planning conditions are met and investigate breaches of planning control.
• Support Senior Officers: Assist senior officers with caseload, research, analysis, and monitoring tasks.
• Enforcement and Monitoring: Investigate enforcement complaints and monitor development sites for compliance.

These responsibilities ensure the Planning Officer plays a crucial role in facilitating sustainable development and supporting the community's growth and infrastructure needs.

This role is available on a full-time permanent basis. Any part time working requests will also 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 Iain Fairlamb by email at Iain.Fairlamb@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 & 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

• Closing date: 29th August 2025
• Interview date:TBC

 

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.

 

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Location: Carlisle Salary: £40,777 - £41,771 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

 

Cumberland Council is seeking a dedicated and professional Planning Officer to join our Development Management team. This vital role involves managing a diverse caseload of planning applications, providing expert advice, and supporting the development of well-designed homes, workplaces, and essential infrastructure. You will be responsible for determining major, minor, and household applications, offering pre-application advice, and ensuring compliance with planning conditions.

 

We are looking for a Planning Officer with a related degree and eligibility for RTPI Membership, who has a sound knowledge of planning legislation and development management procedures. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to manage their workload effectively, and a full driving licence. Join us in delivering sustainable development and making a positive impact on our community. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

 

Here are the key responsibilities for the Planning Officer – Development Management role at Cumberland Council:

• Caseload Management: Manage a dedicated caseload of planning applications from initial stages through to determination and enforcement.
• Team Support: Mentor and support less experienced staff, assisting in the development of the Development Management Service.
• Professional Advice: Offer technical planning advice within the Council and present applications at Planning Committee meetings.
• Compliance Checks: Ensure planning conditions are met and investigate breaches of planning control.
• Support Senior Officers: Assist senior officers with caseload, research, analysis, and monitoring tasks.
• Enforcement and Monitoring: Investigate enforcement complaints and monitor development sites for compliance.

These responsibilities ensure the Planning Officer plays a crucial role in facilitating sustainable development and supporting the community's growth and infrastructure needs.

 

This role is available on a full-time permanent basis. Any part time working requests will also 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 Iain Fairlamb by email at Iain.Fairlamb@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 & 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

• Closing date: 29th August 2025
• Interview date:TBC

 

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.

 

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

Job Title: Supervisor x 2

Location: The Gables, Whitehaven

Salary: £38,220 to £39,152 pro rata

Hours: 0

Contract: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

The supervisor is accountable for the monitoring, delivery and continuous improvement of the quality of the services to high standards by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.

 

To ensure the effective maintenance and delivery of all housekeeping services in the

establishment.

 

Support a culture of engaging and supporting staff to deliver care services in a person centredand dignified way.

 

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.

 

DBS ChecksThis role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Enhanced DBS Check with an Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. 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. 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 & 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.

 

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 05/08/2025
• Interview date: TBC

APPLY NOW!

 

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.

 

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

 

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council