Salary: £34,434 to £35,412 per annum (pro rata equivalent £27,547 to £28,330 per annum)
Hours: 29.6 hours per week (4 days)
Location: Carlisle
Contract: Fixed-Term until August 2027
About the Opportunity
Cumberland is set to host one of the world’s most iconic sporting events — the Tour de France 2027. With Stage 1 finishing in Carlisle and Stage 2 starting in Keswick, this is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to showcase our places, people, and businesses on the global stage.
We are looking for a proactive Resident & Business Engagement Coordinator to manage how we engage, inform, and support communities and businesses along the race route.
This is a pivotal role where you’ll ensure that those affected by the event feel informed, supported, and able to benefit from the opportunities it brings.
About the Role
You will manage the design and delivery of a comprehensive engagement programme for residents and businesses, ensuring:
- Clear, timely, and accessible communication
- Effective management of road closure access arrangements
- Strong community relationships before and during the event
- Opportunities for local businesses to maximise economic benefits and engage with the Tour de France
You’ll work at the heart of a multi‑disciplinary project team, collaborating with highways, communications, event management, partner organisations and external consultants.
Key Responsibilities
- Take an important role in the development and delivery a Resident & Business Engagement Plan as part of the wider Event Management Plan.
- Manage the Resident and Business Working Group, ensuring progress and delivery against key milestones.
- Coordinate engagement activity including community briefings, workshops and targeted visits.
- Work with Highways and Transport teams to support communications on road closures, access arrangements, in order to manage the impact of the events on businesses and residents across Cumberland.
- Produce and coordinate clear communications across web, print, and social media.
- Design solutions for residents and businesses to maintain access during the event.
- Support event control operations and ensure engagement activity aligns with live event delivery.
- Create resources to help local businesses maximise Tour-related opportunities.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis
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 Jeannie Pasley 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 & Adjustments
We’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: 22nd July 2026
- Interview date: TBC
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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.
