Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000018998
Date posted
02/10/2025
Application closing date
12/10/2025
Location
CARLISLE
Salary
47,181 - 48,226
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

HR Business & Change Partner - CMB2052e

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Job description

HR Business and Change Partner

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking to appoint a dynamic

HR Business and Change Partner

to lead complex organisational change and support the delivery of strategic HR/OD initiatives across the Council. This role is key to shaping the workforce of the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support large-scale, high-impact organisational change Advise managers on people strategy, service design, and workforce planning Collaborate across HR/OD teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services Provide matrix management and coaching to HR/OD colleagues Drive innovation in employment models and people development

Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience in strategic HR and organisational change Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in complex environments




This role is available on a fixed term until March 2026

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.





We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.





Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Joanne Treasure by email at Joanne.Treasure@cumbria.gov.uk

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 Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

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 Employer 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

Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk

. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 12th October 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If 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

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