Location: Cumbria House, Carlisle or
Allerdale House, Workington
Salary: £28,598 - £29,540 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per
week
Contract: Temporary for 12
Months
About this
opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking to appoint a
Commissioning Assistant to join its friendly team. As a
Commissioning Assistant, you will play a key administrative and
coordination role in supporting the commissioning team to deliver
an effective service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the administrative tasks
surrounding the commissioning of services.
- Build relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records, database and
project logs.
- Communicate with internal departments
and external partners to provide updates and resolve
queries.
This role is available on a 12-month
fixed-term 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 Alan Young by email at alan.young@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
- 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.
Application and
Interview information
- Closing date:
1st Aug. 2025
- Interview
date: 12th & 13th Aug. 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.
Please read the
supporting information:
Please also
refer to our Careers site to find out more: