Location: South Lakeland House. Option for hybrid working
Contract Type: Fixed term 12 months
About this opportunity
Do you have the experience and motivation to really make a difference in a local community?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Community Development Team. You will be working across different communities and alongside local partners focusing on community development and wellbeing in the South Lakeland area providing support within this service area and to elected Members.
Who we are looking for…
The successful post holder will work alongside team colleagues to provide a comprehensive and responsive support service through the organisation of resources, providing information, administration, finance and engagement support.
This is an interesting and varied role which involves event and activity co-ordination, dealing with residents, organisations, partner agencies and internal teams.
On occasion, you may need to work unsocial hours and travel independently elsewhere in the county.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 14th June 2026
Interview date: 22nd June 2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at
[email protected].
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
