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Penrith Town Council - Council Support Officer

Westmorland & Furness Council -
Barrow-In-Furness

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Permanent | Full-time
£29,064 - £31,022 a year
12 days ago

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Work from home

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Communication skills

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Date posted

15/07/2026

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12/08/2026

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Penrith Town Council - Council Support Officer

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Are you organised, proactive, and ready to make a real difference?

Are you confident using IT systems, highly organised, and seeking a long-term career in local government?

If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and being part of a team that drives positive change, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone with good local knowledge, enthusiasm, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.

As a Council Support Officer, you will be an essential part of a friendly, solution-focused team who deliver a co-ordinated, consistent, and high-quality service across the Council. You will play a key role in keeping the Council services running smoothly, supporting colleagues and partners to deliver efficient services for our communities.

After a probationary period you will receive training and development opportunities to facilitate a long-term career in local government with access to sector specific qualifications and mentorship.

What will you be doing?

Provide efficient, effective, flexible administrative, meeting and business support of a standard that demonstrates a high level of initiative and IT/administrative competence.
Act as the first point of contact for customers: Enquiries will range from colleagues requesting advice, to members of the public looking for the information on any aspect of Council services and community information.
Act as the Deputy Planning Committee Clerk.
Act as the supporting officer for events.
Support the operations of the Councils assets and services.
Assist in the delivery of specific activities, and projects across the Council.

Our Offer:

The Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement which increases with long-term service.
A range of high-quality learning opportunities via professional sector qualifications to support your career progression.
Remote and flexible working.

In circumstances where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert early. We recommend that if you see a vacancy that you would like to apply for, that you do this as soon as you are able, to avoid disappointment.

Pay Scale LC1 (13-17) £29,064pa. up to £31,022pa.

37 hours pw. with a permanent contract after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. The exact pattern of working will be agreed with you as part of the recruitment process and may be altered to reflect Councils operations. You will have the option to work remotely when appropriate.

KEY DATES:

Closing: Noon 12 August 2026

Interviews will be held: 20 August 2026

You can view the application pack below which contains the job profile outlining the skills, experience and knowledge required for this job: https://www.penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/260715-Council-SO-Recruitment-pack.docx

Under the ‘Double Tick’ initiative, an applicant who indicates they have a disability and/or a link to the armed forces and who meet the essential requirements for the vacancy will be offered a guaranteed interview.

We are committed to a positive approach regarding the recruitment of individuals who have a disability. If you consider yourself to have a disability, please reply 'yes' to the relevant question in the application form and state any special requirements you may have if called for interview.

Penrith Town Council is a Living Wage accredited employer.

Please note, this role is being advertised on behalf of Penrith Town Council and is not a Westmorland and Furness Council role.

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