Project Delivery Lead
Cumberland Council
INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Varied – Carlisle/Workington/Home Working
Contract: Maternity Cover
Hours: 37
Salary: £40,478 - £41,496
About this opportunity
We are looking for a delivery lead and a programme manager to deliver our ambitious and exciting programme of transition and transformation projects for Cumberland Council.
In this role you will be part of a newly formed Project Management Office which comprises a team of multi-disciplinary project and programme managers that support the delivery of a range of projects and programmes for Cumberland Council.
These particular roles will support the delivery of the Council’s Transition and Transformation Programmes to include a broad portfolio of projects to include delivery of the service disaggregation following local government reorganisation and establishment of new and improved work processes and customer experiences, implementation of Cumberland Council’s operating model and new ways of working, driving efficiencies and commercial opportunities aligned to the Council’s medium term financial plan, and collectively deliver the Council’s strategic priorities.
The roles have arisen as maternity cover and will provide the opportunity for experienced and capable project and programme managers to actively lead the development and delivery of priority projects to set a clear direction for the new Council.
If you are interested in this role and would like additional information, please contract Barry Alcock at
[email protected]What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 9 AUGUST 2023
Interview date: WC 14 AUGUST 2023
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland 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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.