Lighting Manager - CMB1980e

Lighting Manager – Cumberland Council

Location: Carlisle or Workington

Are you ready to lead the future of road lighting in Cumberland? We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Lighting Manager to head up our Road Lighting Team within the Highways and Transport service. You’ll oversee the management of 35,000 road lights and illuminated signs, delivering capital investment programmes, shaping policy and standards, and providing expert advice across the council. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for team management, budget oversight, and strategic planning.

Who we’re looking for

To succeed, you’ll need a relevant degree or NVQ Level 5, membership of a professional body, and substantial experience in highways and transportation. Strong financial and project management skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with councillors, partners, and the public. At Cumberland Council, we put health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, and we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where innovation and service improvement are encouraged.

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]. 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: 14/09/2025
• Interview date: 01/10/2025

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
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council