Policy and Scrutiny Officer - CMB1981e
Company
Location
Wideopen, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/13/2025
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Description
Location: Carlisle/Workington
Salary:�34,434 - �35,412 per annum
Hours:37 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
About This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a small, friendly and dynamic team working on a diverse range of policy projects across the council. In this role, you will work with a range of staff and elected Members carrying out research and policy analysis, providing support to development of policy on key issues in Cumberland, supporting our elected Members in their Overview and Scrutiny role, and contributing to the Council�s engagement with the government and other partner organisations.
This role is available on a permanent basis. Although its full-time, part time and/or job share arrangements may be considered.
Who We�re Looking For
We are looking for someone who will bring their curiosity and analytical thinking, works well as part of a team, and will bring fresh ideas and challenge to our work.
You may have just left university or college, or you may be new to local government, or have some experience. We are looking for individuals with skills and motivation. You don�t need local government or similar experience for this role. We�re about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
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.
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 Clare Killeen by email at [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.
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
Salary:�34,434 - �35,412 per annum
Hours:37 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
About This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a small, friendly and dynamic team working on a diverse range of policy projects across the council. In this role, you will work with a range of staff and elected Members carrying out research and policy analysis, providing support to development of policy on key issues in Cumberland, supporting our elected Members in their Overview and Scrutiny role, and contributing to the Council�s engagement with the government and other partner organisations.
This role is available on a permanent basis. Although its full-time, part time and/or job share arrangements may be considered.
Who We�re Looking For
We are looking for someone who will bring their curiosity and analytical thinking, works well as part of a team, and will bring fresh ideas and challenge to our work.
You may have just left university or college, or you may be new to local government, or have some experience. We are looking for individuals with skills and motivation. You don�t need local government or similar experience for this role. We�re about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
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.
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 Clare Killeen by email at [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
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
- Application closing date: 8th September 2025
- Interview date:16th September 2025
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