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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000019148

Date posted

30/10/2025

Application closing date

10/11/2025

Location

Salary

45,091 - 46,142

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Service Support Manager - WMF2412e

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Job description

Location:

Westmorland Wide

Contract Type:

Permanent

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council have given consent to the Government's devolution proposals. Cumbria Combined Authority (CCA) will be established in early 2026, operating for a year without a Mayor, before Cumbria's first Mayoral election in May 2027.



The Public Health team in Westmorland and Furness Council are recruiting a full-time, permanent Service Support Manager. This new opportunity will support the development and delivery of Public Health strategic planning and business processes, working closely with the Public Health Senior Management Team. This will be an exciting and rewarding role, supporting a dynamic and committed Public Health team across the full range of the Local Authority Public Health function.



The successful applicant will co-ordinate the service planning for the Public Health team, ensuring alignment and compliance with corporate strategies and policies, including equity, diversity and inclusion, and business continuity. In addition, you will have a lead role in working with a range of organisations to deliver the health and wellbeing strategy for Westmorland and Furness, ensuring that progress continues to be made in improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities.



The post-holder will have strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing effective management and forward planning for system wide partnerships across a range of Public Health issues. You will work with budget holders to ensure resources are effectively used to meet Public Health priorities and improve outcomes for residents. This will include coordination of reports to funders for grants the Council receives for public health. You will support the Council in being ambitious and outcome-focused, particularly with respect to improving the health and wellbeing of residents.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of working within a Local Authority. Excellent inter-personal skills are essential to support the delivery of a range of Public Health partnerships. Planning and project management skills will support effective service planning and delivery. Experience of providing support to a service, particularly in relation to efficient use of IT and financial support is required.



The Public Health team is responsible for supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community through the provision of services and by working in partnership to ensure health is considered in all polices. You will be part of the values-led, supportive and collaborative Westmorland and Furness Public Health team. We are committed to a vision of improved health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities for our residents.



Hybrid (blend of home-based and office working) is available for this post with office bases in Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal and Penrith.

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 Vicky Hepworth-Putt, Consultant in Public Health

Vicky.hepworth-putt@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 10 November 2025

Interview date: 27 November 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, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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