INTERNAL ONLY

 

Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow Highways Depot

Contract Type: Permanent

 

About this opportunity

 

Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service is looking for an experienced, motivated, and friendly individual to join us as the Lead Highways Operations manager. We are excited to offer this excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in highways, civil engineering, transportation, and construction backgrounds, who are looking to join a large and thriving organisation.

The Service is responsible for managing and delivering Westmorland and Furness Council’s duties for Highways Services. 

We require an effective candidate responsible for the leadership and the management of Westmorland and Furness Council’ Highways Operations service, to lead the delivery of the Highways Operations Team and to drive the service transformation and associated improvement. The role will lead in the planning, organising and control the delivery of several multi-professional services to meet the objectives of agreed business plans in an effective and efficient manner as part of the Senior Management Team

 

Who we are looking for…

 

We are looking over someone with substantial senior level experience in an operational management discipline. Ideally within a highways or wider civil engineering discipline and with a comprehensive knowledge of highways and transportation issues and services including Asset management, project, programme and risk management, Performance management and Contract / Partnership management.

The role requires knowledge of our political processes and structures of the Council and its key partners, working in a rapidly changing environment. Substantial experience of managing complex issues, programmes and contracts including change management and the implementation of innovation, will be an advantage.

 

The role will take financial responsibility for both Capital and Revenue budgets and will lead the Councils response to Winter services and adverse weather.

 

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 documents:

 

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 21st April 2025

 

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

 

 

Safer Recruitment

 

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

INTERNAL ONLY

 

Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

 

Westmorland and Furness Council, Highways and Transport service is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as the Lead Highways Network manager. We are excited to offer this excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in highways, civil engineering, transportation, and construction backgrounds, who are looking to join a large and thriving organisation.

The Service is responsible for managing and delivering Westmorland and Furness Council’s duties for Highways Services. 

The role is responsible for the leadership and the management of Westmorland and Furness Council’ Highways Network Management service, and to be the lead manager for Highways Network Management across all Locality areas, being responsible for the delivery of the highway’s maintenance functions and the delivery of local highways priorities.

The successful candidate will have leadership and management responsibility for a team of Highway Network Managers covering a wide range of statutory highway functions and asset improvement, including coordination with other area based functions, such as traffic management, development management and programme management. Ensuring that staff engage and work with the whole organisation, encouraging a ‘one team’ work and performance culture, whilst delivering an effective and efficient highways services, is a vital part of this role.

 

Who we are looking for…

 

We are looking over someone with substantial senior level experience in a Highways or Network management disciplines. Ideally within a highways or wider civil engineering discipline and with a comprehensive knowledge of highways and transportation issues and services including Asset management, project, programme and risk management, Performance management and Contract / Partnership management.

The role requires knowledge of our political processes and structures of the Council and its key partners, working in a rapidly changing environment. Substantial experience of managing complex issues, programmes and contracts including change management and the implementation of innovation, will be an advantage.

 

The role will take financial responsibility for both Capital and Revenue budgets.

 

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 documents:

 

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 21st April 2025

 

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

 

Safer Recruitment

 

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Hawkshead Parish Council wish to appoint a Parish Clerk and Responsible Finance Officer.  The Clerk is responsible for the day to day running of the Parish Council to include its finances.  The successful applicant will have good communication, finance and organisational skills.

The role entails carrying out business of the council, setting agendas for meetings, taking minutes of meetings, updating the website and noticeboards, and answering correspondence.  The role is linked with the role of Responsible Financial Officer which requires maintaining financial records, depositing money and paying bills.  Most of the work is flexible in hours but attendance at the Parish Council meetings on the third Tuesday evening of the month is necessary.  Work is from home, all necessary equipment and training will be provided.

Candidates should be computer literate with a knowledge of word and excel spreadsheets.

The salary is based on 35 hours per month and paid in accordance with nationally agreed scales and dependant on experience and qualifications.

For further information please contact:  Tracey Thornley hawksheadparishcouncil@gmail.com or 01539436733

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to Hawkshead Parish Council, c/o Hawkshead Field House, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0QE or email to hawksheadparishcouncil@gmail.com.

The closing date for applications will be 11th April 2025.

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

Location: Various LocationsContract Type: Permanent

 

 

 

About this opportunity

We are currently looking for friendly and self-motivated candidates to join the Countryside Access team in Westmorland and Furness.

 

This role is responsible for undertaking regular surveys of the public rights of way within the council area, liaising with members of the public and other staff and arranging for works to be undertaken on the rights of way network.

 

We are looking for someone who can ensure that a culture of performance, safety and quality is embedded across the service and provide support to others to ensure this is managed effectively. You will need to be able to work well on your own, managing your own workloads and collaborating with others as part of a larger county wide team and with other teams within the county. 

 

As a Countryside Access Officer you will cover the everyday work undertaken by Countryside Access. This includes safeguarding the Authority to ensure it is fulfilling its duty under the Highways Act of 'Ensuring all public rights of way are in a safe and usable condition' on the 2100km of network that is managed directly. The work will involve undertaking condition surveys and recording of the rights of way networks throughout Westmorland and Furness as well as liaising with contractors, landowners, members of the public and agencies such as Natural England.

 

Who we are looking for…

 

Ideal applicants will be committed to personal development and willing to undertake additional training as required. You will have good knowledge of Public Rights of Way (PROW) legislation regarding maintenance and definitive map as well as experience of managing projects from conception to completion. We are looking for someone who can fit into the team and potentially take on an area of specialism which could be working with volunteers or doing definitive map work. The work will require you to conduct site visits across Westmorland and Furness and to hold a current UK driving license.

 

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 documents:

 

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

For more information about the role before applying please contact Team Leader Hazel Wainwright on hazel.wainwright@cumbria.gov.uk or 07920 594162

 

 

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 17th April 2025

 

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

 

 

Safer Recruitment

 

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Location: Various Locations, AgileContract Type: Permanent

 

 

About this opportunity

 

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents, businesses, and communities. We strive to use data-driven insights to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and ensure the best possible outcomes. 

As a member of the Data and Insight Team, you will be part of a forward-thinking group that values innovation and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference to our communities. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to help drive transformation that enables evidence-based decision making throughout the organisation. You will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the council’s corporate Data Strategy and working with our core technology platform; Microsoft Fabric.  

 

Who we are looking for…

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in data analytics, with a strong foundation in data modelling and advanced proficiency in SQL
• Proven experience in developing reports, dashboards and visualisations using PowerBI to communicate findings to stakeholders
• Expertise in data preparation, ensuring that data is accurate and primed for use across the organisation.
• Skills in data system orchestration, with the ability to manage data pipelines and workflows
• Knowledge of ETL processes, and a proactive approach to enhancing data operations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders and translate data into meaningful insights.

 

 

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 documents:

 

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

 

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Lindsey Pickard on 07412 974 615 or lindsey.pickard@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

 

 

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 20th April 2025

 

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

 

 

 

Safer Recruitment

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Practice Improvement Lead – Practice and Performance – WMF1946e

 

Location: Kendal

Contract: x2 Permanent contracts

Salary: £45,718 - £46,731

Hours: x2 37 hours per week contracts

 

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westmorland and Furness Council as a Practice Improvement Lead within the Service Improvement Team, with a current focus on our Care Experienced team, as well as our Cared For and Care Experienced resource and provision. 

Are you interested in supporting the Service Improvement Team to drive change and progress for children, young people and young adults to ensure they have the right placement at the right time?

We are looking for a creative, ambitious and experienced qualified social worker who has practice knowledge, understanding and experience of working with cared for and care experienced young people.

Working closely with the Service Improvement Leads you will respond to key focus areas of practice;

Collaborating with the workforce to help influence a shift in culture and practice. Utilising both quantitative and qualitative performance data to improve and drive good practice forward in the service.

Working with partner agencies to create a culture where everyone is ambitious to be the best ‘parent’ for cared for and care experienced children and young people.

Using the voice of those with lived experience, support the development of our Care Experienced Offer, ensuring a useable digital presence for our cared experienced young people.

Supporting the building of strong relationships with local health services and housing so that care experienced young people can access the physical and mental health support they need and they live in safe, suitable accommodation, with a wide range of accommodation options available to young people and appropriate levels of support that meet their individual needs.

Be ambitious to increase the number of our care experienced young people in further education, higher education and apprenticeships. Working with local partners to remove barriers to these opportunities, creating and improving access to education, employment, and training, including within the local authority

*Please note this is a current area of focus for Childrens and Families, it is expected that once this work has been completed, project work will move on to other priority areas within Children and Families*

 

About us

At Westmorland and Furness, we recognise that a permanent and stable workforce is an essential part of improving outcomes for children and young people. So, we make it our priority to ensure all our workers have the guidance, support, culture, environment, and tools to be able to do this work well. We are proud of the culture that we have created, our staff tell us they enjoy working for the organisation, it is important for us that staff continue to feel valued and want to work for us. Our workforce are highly skilled, compassionate and committed to making a difference to our children and their families. We are committed to providing a robust package of support to guide you through your social work career and aid your continuous professional development.

If you have the skills and experience required to drive forward practice and improvements forward, we welcome your application!

If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have an informal discussion, please contact: emma.jackson@cumbria.gov.uk  

 

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 24-04-25

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

 

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s and Adults Barred List check.

 

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and Children.

 

Safer Recruitment

 

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

 

 

Location: Penrith, Skirsgill Depot

Contract Type: 2x Permanent Positions

Hours: 37 per week

 

About this opportunity

 

The Fleet Services Team undertakes an essential role to ensure a safe and legal operation of the Council’s fleet and the workforce driving on behalf of the organisation. This assists in ensuring that the Council is able to fulfil its legal and moral obligations with respect to the provision of a wide range of statutory services.

 

The Team is responsible for a mixed fleet including waste and recycling, street scene, pool cars, gritters, tipper trucks, coaches, minibuses, library vans and fire appliances. The Team also maintains in excess of 1,000 items of plant including trailers, mowers and other power tools. The Team is also responsible for the provision of a fleet management service including the procurement of bulk fuel, fuel cards, the provision of vehicle telematics, administration of the pool cars scheme, vehicle insurance and taxing and support with procurement exercises. In addition, the Team fulfils a fleet compliance function to ensure that the Council’s vehicles and drivers are compliant with the relevant legislation and guidance.

 

For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Victoria Percival, Business Partner – Fleet Management, at victoria.percival@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

 

 

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 documents:

 

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

 

Application and Interview information

 

Closing date: 13th April 2025

Interviews: Interviews: 22nd April 2025 - Interviews will be held ideally in person at N block at Skirsgill Depot Penrith, own transport is required to get to this site as it cannot be accessed via public transport. This is the office site location where the successful applicants will work from for at least three days a week.We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

 

Safer Recruitment

 

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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.