Community Development Assistant

Company: Westmorland and Furness Council
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Location: Kendal
Job Description:

Location: South Lakeland House. Option for hybrid working

Contract Type: Fixed term 12 months

Job Reference: WMF2940e

About this opportunity

Do you have the experience and motivation to really make a difference in a local community?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Community Development Team. You will be working across different communities and alongside local partners focusing on community development and wellbeing in the South Lakeland area providing support within this service area and to elected Members.

Who we are looking for…

The successful post holder will work alongside team colleagues to provide a comprehensive and responsive support service through the organisation of resources, providing information, administration, finance and engagement support.

This is an interesting and varied role which involves event and activity co-ordination, dealing with residents, organisations, partner agencies and internal teams.

On occasion, you may need to work unsocial hours and travel independently elsewhere in the county.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

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Posted: June 4th, 2026