Job Description

Job details

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Job reference
REQ00000019007
Date posted
03/10/2025
Application closing date
12/10/2025
Location
CARLISLE
Salary
65,872 - 68,776
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time

HR Workforce and Policy Lead - CMB2061

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Job description

HR Workforce and Policy Lead

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking to appoint a strategic HR leader to drive Council-wide employee relations and workforce planning. You'll shape policy, lead key projects, and support transformation across services.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement workforce strategies Lead employee relations initiatives and HR/OD projects Provide expert advice to senior leaders Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate:

Strong HR casework leadership experience Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Proven ability to lead change and deliver results



to help shape the future of our workforce.





This role is available on a fixed term basis until March 2026, although there may be opportunity to extend.

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 Jacqui Green by email at jacqui.green@cumberland.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: 24th October 2025

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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