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Development Assistants (2 posts available)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £26,403 - £26,824 per annum

Workbase: 1 x Flexible Location across South Cumbria AND 1 x Carlisle 

Contract: Fixed Term. Carlisle post until 31 March 2027 and South Cumbria post until 31 October 2026

About this opportunity

We are seeking two organised and proactive Development Assistants to join the Active Cumbria team. In this varied role, you’ll support the delivery of programmes, events, and services, while helping to manage communications, data systems, and customer engagement.

We’re looking for people with strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a good understanding of service procedures. If you’re passionate about community wellbeing, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to be part of a team that values inclusivity and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

The position will complement the existing Active Cumbria Team and will support our mission of ‘improving lives through physical activity’.

We welcome informal enquiries!

If you would like an informal discussion or more detail around these roles, contact Michelle Young, Operations Manager via michelle.young@cumberland.gov.uk or call 07584 556663

Closing date: 30 September 2025

Interview date: 13 October 2025

Use the links below to access more information and apply via Cumberland Council Job Portal:

Development Assistant - South Cumbria

Development Assistant - Carlisle