Careers Aspiration Partner - CMB968e

Careers Aspiration Partner - CMB968e Job description

Careers Aspiration Partner - CMB968e

Cumberland Council

Salary: £38,223 - £39186

Hours: 37

Location: Carlisle/Workington/Whitehaven

Contract: Permanent

Why work for Cumberland Council

Cumberland Council is an ambitious authority that is shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create and sustain the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents are getting the help and support they need.

People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they are continuously the focus of our efforts.

About this opportunity

An exciting new role in Cumberland Council has been designed to support the delivery of their new Recruitment and Retention Strategy.

This role will be the key to promoting the Council and its values to attract talent and support our work experience programme for the young people of Cumbria. This role is instrumental in implementing and embedding career pathways into the Council by designing and implementing comprehensive early careers development programs tailored to diverse skill sets and aspirations.

We need someone who can engagement with a wide range of young people who can support work experience opportunities and has experience of attraction, recruitment, development, and retention of trainees to all pathways including T levels and supported internships.

Knowledge on career pathways, work experience, T levels, internships, traineeships, and apprenticeships will be an advantage but most importantly we want someone who can be innovative in developing our approach, is ambitious about our offer and deliver with compassion.

You must have the skills to develop relationships and be passionate about supporting Cumberland Council to be a great place for young people to learn, develop and grow.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Laura Waraich on 07769 911806 or Laura.Waraich@cumbria.gov.uk

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay

DBS - This post requires DBS Enhanced – Children

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 7 April 2024

Interview date: w/c 15 April 2024

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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