Community Development Assistant - WMF2503e

The Cumbria County Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Penrith is seeking a Community Development Assistant for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful applicant will support community development initiatives, coordinate events, and engage with local communities. This role requires flexibility with hours and will involve collaboration with internal teams. The position offers varied benefits, including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced leave allowances. Apply now to contribute to community wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsocial hours and travel independently.
• Experience in event coordination and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support through organizing resources.
• Interface with the public and internal teams.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ00000019355 Date posted 16/12/2025 Application closing date 06/01/2026 Location PENRITH Salary 26,403.00 - 26,824.00 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Community Development Assistant - WMF2503e

Location: Penrith Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 Months

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team working across different communities and with local partners focussing on community development, locality working and wellbeing in Eden, providing support within this service area and also 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 co-ordination, dealing with the public 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:

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.

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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.