Community Development Officer; Pride in Place - CMB

Hours

37 hours per week

Mirehouse, Kells, Woodhouse, Greenbank & Sandwith (South Whitehaven)

Temporary (2 years)

£38,220 to £39,152 per annum

To develop a strong understanding of the Pride in Place area, its strengths, challenges and opportunities and use this insight to help drive meaningful local improvements.

You will lead inclusive engagement across the community, ensuring all voices are heard and reflected in a Pride in Place Plan that meets local needs and aspirations. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, the Neighbourhood Board, MP’s office and Cumberland Council will be key, alongside designing and delivering effective consultation and engagement activities.

You will support the full Pride in Place programme, from planning through to delivery and reporting, ensuring communities see real, positive change. Acting as a professional representative of the Neighbourhood Board, you will build partnerships, understand local priorities and help enable effective leadership.

The role also involves supporting communities to access additional funding and maintaining clear communication with Councillors and partners to ensure they are informed, supported and able to fulfil their governance roles effectively.

We actively encourage applicants from the local area to apply.

The Government’s Pride in Place Programme is a community‑led regeneration initiative that empowers local people to shape the future of their neighbourhoods. Through dedicated neighbourhood boards, the programme brings together residents, businesses and local partners to identify priorities, co‑design solutions and oversee investment that delivers visible, lasting improvements to South Whitehaven. It focuses on building local pride, strengthening communities and ensuring change is driven by those who know the area best.

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
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets)

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 Leader 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 aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Lee Thornburn by email at Lee

• Closing date: 22nd June 2026
• Interview date: TBC

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.

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