INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Redhills, Penrith
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 months
Hours: 37 per week
About this opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and organised Business Support Officer to join the Cumbria Adult Learning Service, supporting the delivery of high-quality adult learning provision across the county. The service delivers Adult Skills Fund provision to around 6,000 adults each year across venues throughout the county.
This role will provide essential administrative and business support primarily to the Management Information System (MIS) function. This will include contributing to the effective administration of adult education provision by supporting processes related to enrolment, attendance monitoring, achievement recording and data input, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.
A key aspect of the role includes maintaining accurate systems and monitoring learner data to ensure compliance with funding rules and eligibility criteria, supporting the service to be audit compliant.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised individual with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail. Previous experience working in a business support or an administrative role, ideally within the Further Education sector, is preferable.
The successful candidate will have strong digital skills and be confident using systems and software to input and manage data, including relating to learner records.
The successful candidate will be a good communicator with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and support a range of functions. An understanding of the Adult Skills Fund and a willingness to contribute to continuous knowledge development will be key.
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: 5th July 2026
Interview date: w/c 13th July 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.
This role requires a Basic DBS check
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.
