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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018994

Date posted

01/10/2025

Application closing date

26/10/2025

Location

Penrith, Carlisle

Salary

42,839 - 44,075

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Technical Finance Officer - Pensions - WMF2335e

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Job description

Location:

Contract location is Kendal but this role will be to work from Parkhouse, Carlisle. This will be as a work base not a contractual location

Contract Type:

Permanent

About this opportunity

A vacancy has arisen for the role of Technical Finance Officer to join the team that administers the Cumbria Local Government Pension Fund.

Shortlisted for Small Pensions Team of the Year at the 2025 LGC Investment Awards, Cumbria Pension Fund is a dynamic team to work within, offering ongoing support and professional development with excellent career progression opportunities.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring the Fund's 3.4billion of assets are invested in compliance with the Fund's investment strategy including monitoring the performance of these investments, tax, governance, and other accounting issues.

The post holder will also support the general management of the Fund including ensuring training opportunities are available for Officers and elected Members to ensure that appropriate decisions are made with appropriate knowledge and understanding.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for someone who has:
A relevant accounting or investment qualification or has significant experience in either of these sectors Knowledge of pensions standards and current practices. Significant experience of providing accounting administration services. Experience of introducing best practice and innovation with services.

The individual will have:
Accurate numeracy, analytical and comprehension skills. High quality communication skills; written, report writing and presentational. Capacity to work effectively under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines. Good interpersonal skills.

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

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 26/10/2025



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.



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

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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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