Job details Job reference REQ00000018626 Date posted 14/07/2025 Application closing date 03/08/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £37,035 to £37,938 Package Blank Contractual hours 28 Basis Part time
Recruitment and Retention Partner (Maternity Cover) -CMB1906e Job description
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £37,035 to £37,938
Hours: 28
Contract: Temporary for 11 Months
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking for a dynamic and experienced Recruitment and Retention Partner to join our HROD team on a maternity cover basis. In this role, youll work closely with service areas to deliver strategic and innovative resourcing solutions, tackle retention challenges, and build strong talent pipelines. From headhunting and campaign management to developing our employer brand and supporting succession planning, your work will help shape the future of our workforce.
Were looking for someone with strong recruitment expertise, ideally CIPD or SiR qualified, who brings a proactive, data-informed approach and a deep understanding of employment law and best practice. At Cumberland Council, youll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a difference in our communities.
This role is available on a fixed-term basis.
Who Were Looking For
Were 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.
Were 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 Julie Phillipson by email at
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
Were dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Thats why were 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 . While adjustments arent always guaranteed, well always listen and well try our best to accommodate your needs.
Application and Interview information
- Closing date: 3rd August 2025
- Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If youre interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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