Organisational Development Facilitator

Cumbria; Carlisle, Workington; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local authority in Cumbria is looking for an experienced Organisational Development Facilitator. In this role, you will design and deliver engaging learning sessions while supporting the transformational Our Future Cumberland programme. Your responsibilities include facilitating change and building strong relationships across teams. If you have strong facilitation skills and a passion for organisational development, join us to make a real impact in the community. Competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are offered.

Benefits

Guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating learning and development programmes.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences with confidence.
• Understanding of organisational development and change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging organisational development and learning sessions.
• Support organisational change through high-quality facilitation.
• Engage small to medium-sized groups confidently, both online and in person.

Skills

Strong facilitation skills

Experience in learning and development programmes

Organisational development principles

Effective communication

Job description

Salary: £34,434 – £35,412 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Contract: 12-month fixed term

Are you passionate about organisational development and driven by meaningful change?

Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic الخ Organisational Development Facilitator to join our Organisational Development and Workforce Training Team and play a key role in delivering the Our Future Cumberland (OFC); a key transformational programme to align our people, processes and purpose to create a modern, inclusive and efficient organisation.

We are creating a place:

• Where everyone can thrive, be themselves, and access unique opportunities.
• Where careers can grow - through skill-building, leadership, or specialist roles.
• Where people feel heard and empowered to bring ideas to life.
• With simpler, smarter structures that reduce duplication and focus resources on what matters to residents.

If you thrive on supporting people through change, enjoy engaging and inspiring diverse audiences, and want to make 모두 real difference to the future of a Cumberland Council, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

You’ll be part of our well‑established Organisational Development and Workforce Training Team, working alongside colleagues who design and deliver learning across a wide range of areas — from personal development topics such as coaching skills, to more technical training including health and safety.

This role has a clear, defined purpose over 12 months: supporting the delivery of the Our Future Cumberland programme and helping our workforce navigate change with confidence and clarity.

You’ll design and deliver engaging development sessions, both online and in person, working with teams across the Council to ensure learning is high quality, relevant and aligned to our workforce ambitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering engaging organisational development and learning sessions
• Supporting organisational change through high‑quality facilitation
• Engaging small to medium‑sized groups confidently, online and face‑to‑face
• Keeping sessions focused, inclusive and impactful océjo
• Building strong, trusted working relationships across the organisation
• Using a range of delivery methods, including digital tools

You’ll be based in Carlisle or Workington, with some travel to council sites across Cumbria.

About You

• Has experience planning, delivering and evaluating learning and development programmes
• Brings strong facilitation skills and can confidently engage diverse audiences
• Understands organisational development principles and change management
• Can adapt your style and methods to different settings and learners
• Communicates clearly and works collaboratively with others
• Lives our values and builds positive relationships wherever you work

Our Values

We’re looking for people who embody our core values:

Ambitious | Collaborative | Compassionate | Empowering | Innovative

Interested

Please take time to review the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal thiếu conversation about the role or to find out more, contact Sonyia Curran by emailing at [e-mail].

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)

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 [e-mail]. 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 January 2026
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If siz´ you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please Read The Supporting Information

Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council