Job Title: Development Officer
Salary: £38,220 to £39,152 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Barrow in Furness
Contract: Fixed Term until 31.03.27 (with in-principle funding to 31.03.28)
About this opportunity
Active Cumbria is one of 43 Active Partnerships covering every part of England and is part of
Cumberland Council’s Public Health, Customer and Community Wellbeing, and a shared services agreement with Westmorland & Furness Council. Through the provision of leadership, expertise, insight and connectivity, we support local organisations to develop services to achieve a wide range of outcomes through increasing participation in physical activity and sport in communities across Cumbria.
About the role
In alignment with the values and behaviours of the Council, advocate and influence stakeholders and partners and empower communities to be more active through the delivery of high-quality sustainable interventions. To apply local strategic knowledge and specialised skills to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for communities in Cumbria.
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 Cameron Wilson by email at [email protected]
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 & 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 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 [email protected]. 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: 08/02/2026
- Interview date: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
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.
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