Cumbria
County Council Jobs
The Cumbria Council offers a wide range of
positions and is constantly searching for individuals with the
necessary skills, experience and dedication needed to
contribute successfully to the Council. Cumbria County Council
serves a diverse area and provides a wide range of public and
private services.
The Website
The Cumbria Council website has a dedicated
job page and it is possible to peruse and apply for most of the
vacancies available with the council. The job search function
allows you to search by key word, by salary, by location and by
job category or type. Each position has a highly detailed
position description that outlines:
This allows applicants to get a very clear
idea of exactly what the position entails and to decide if
their skills and abilities are a good match for the listed
vacancy.
Graduates and
Apprenticeships
There is a programme available for graduates
that offers two years of intensive training and additional
study. On completion of the graduate training programme,
participants receive a certificate in management
(post-graduate). Apprenticeships are available at Cumbria
Council and there are schemes that that involve working in
areas such as caring for the elderly, customer service and
business administration. Apprentices receive NVQ training and a
salary while learning on the job.
Advantages and Benefits
There are many benefits available to staff
who work for the Council. Council positions tend to have high
levels of job security – in the current economic climate this
is a considerable advantage. The council offers competitive
salaries and a range of family benefits to enable workers to
find the right balance between home and work.
Professional development and further
training is strongly emphasized at Cumbria Council. There are
certificates, on the job training programmes and even
opportunities to undertake further study at University.
Regardless of the type of sector and job position, there are
many options available for individuals interested in
self-improvement and skill enhancement.
Promotional opportunities exist within the
Council and once you have secured a position in a particular
field, it may be possible to transfer into other others and
diversify your skill base. Promotional positions are available
for individuals who possess talent and skill and who can
demonstrate their leadership potential.
The Cumbria Council offers leave, flexible
working patterns and family arrangements for staff in many
areas. It is important to note that not all job positions have
flexible work patterns available. There is a very strong
pension for workers and a childcare voucher scheme.
The Cumbria Region
Cumbria is a beautiful area of the United
Kingdom and has many gorgeous rural locations. Popular with
families and tourists, the region is the third largest in the
United Kingdom and is home to the stunning Lake District
National Park. This renowned area of natural beauty has
beautiful coastal scenery, rugged and mountainous areas and
vast tracts of agricultural land. House prices tend to be quite
high, because of the demand for holiday housing in this area.
This is certainly a beautiful and inspiration area to live and
work and competition for jobs in this area is fierce.
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