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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018933

Date posted

08/09/2025

Application closing date

28/09/2025

Location

KENDAL

Salary

45,091 - 46,142 (pro rata if not full time)

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Communications Officer - Childrens and Public Health - WMF2298e

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Job description

Location:

Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness or Penrith

Contract Type:

Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council

is an ambitious authority that aims to shape public services for the better - building on the best and transforming them for the future. We have a clear sense of direction and key to that is effective communications and engagement.



This is a chance to be part of a great team that is at the very heart of the council, its priorities and its day to day business.



We now have an exciting new opportunity within our communications team for;

An experienced Communications Officer - this post will support Childrens (approx. 18.5 hours per week) and public health (approx. 18.5 hours per week)



We are happy to consider applications for full time (covering both areas) or for part time applicants interested in either supporting children's or public health on a part time basis.



This role will be hybrid working arrangements - this role will require some time every week to be on site in Cumbria to build relationships and support teams on the ground.

Who we are looking for...

If you are looking for a rewarding career and have a background and experience in communications (including experience in social media and filming), engagement activity, media management and marketing campaigns then we would love to hear from you.



Our team is driven, ambitious and friendly! We want colleagues who will be a great fit with our team, our values and share our drive to make a real difference.



If this sounds like a team you want to be part of then please get in touch!

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:

Post Specification

Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Sara Turnbull, Senior Communication Manager on 07825340595.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 28/09/2025



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.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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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.
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