Can you make a real impact guiding individuals through their employment journey? Job title: Employment Advisor Salary: Circa £26,988 per annum, FTE Hours: Flexible (full or part time) Contract: Permanent Location: Workington About us Groundwork NE & Cumbria is a long established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Our mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People's Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face. We deliver hundreds of locally led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential. About the role Join our dynamic Employment Team as a dedicated Employment Advisor, supporting individuals 1:1 on their journey into work,...

Chief Executive Officer Organisation: West House Location: Workington, Cumbria (hybrid working) Salary: Circa £100,000 plus benefits Relocation Support: Available for exceptional candidates Closing Date: 14 October 2026 Requirement: Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites. Lead one of Cumbria's most respected social care organisations. West House is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next chapter. Supporting adults and children with learning disabilities across Cumbria, West House combines a proud 40-year history with ambitious plans for the future. With more than 400 colleagues, an annual income of approximately £15 million and a diverse portfolio of regulated services and social enterprises, this is an opportunity to lead an organisation that changes lives every day. Working closely with the Board, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure West House continues to...

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cumbria Team as a Children Independent Sexual Violence Advisor working 37.5 hours. This is a maternity cover position. As an ISVA you will deliver 1-2-1 support to clients in the community across Cumbria. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across Cumberland area in Cumbria. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave....

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cumbria Team as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor working 18.75 hours. As an ISVA you will deliver 1-2-1 support to clients in the community across Cumbria. You will also be supporting anybody affected by the recent changes to The Sentencing Act 2026. The changes impact how and when prisoners are released to serve the rest of their sentence in the community. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across Cumbria. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working....

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to join the team in Cumbria, working 22.5 hours a week. This role is offered as a homebased role but with the expectation to travel across Cumbria. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick...

Job title: Senior Environmental Advisor Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Salary Range: 45,000 - 50,000+ Car Allowance Location: Near Whitehaven Hours of work: 40 hours per week Role information: - To advise, support, influence and where appropriate challenge stakeholders on operational decisions to facilitate their following of Environmental best practice - Build strong credible relationships with managers, acting as a mentor when advising on all environmental issues, strategies and plans - To support the designated project site, providing the initial environmental support through the project, from inception through to completion - To work with the Project teams, Waste Contractors, Designers, Specialists and Subcontractors as appropriate - If an environmental incident does occur, manage the investigation to ensure learning outcomes and avoidance of repetition - To monitor and ensure completion of the HART / HART-E (waste, incident reporting,...

Engineering Manager Location: Near Whitehaven Contract Duration: Permanent Start Date: ASAP, subject to clearance Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Working Arrangement: Full-time, onsite Salary: Competitive + car allowance Role Overview Lead engineering across projects, supporting both work-winning and delivery teams: Manage the engineering function and assess team competence. Support feasibility studies, option selection, and risk reduction. Embed HSEQ in all design stages and decisions. Deliver projects to scope, budget, and company objectives. Promote innovation, value engineering, and alternative designs. Recruit, develop, and retain engineering talent. Key Responsibilities Ensure teams follow established processes and procedures. Lead assurance for design, construction, commissioning, and handover. Act as CDM Principal Designer. Advise sector leaders, clients, and support bids/submissions. Line manage design managers and manage staff rotation...

Job title: Sustainability Manager Job Type: Permanent Start date: Subject to clearance Salary: 50,000- 60000 Per Annum + Car Allowance + Benefits Location: Near Whitehaven Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week The Role: As the Sustainability Manager you will be working closely with project and design teams, stakeholders and the supply chain. You will develop and implement energy management and carbon reduction plans, ensuring compliance with ISO 50001 and assist in the business achieving the goals set out by the clients Sustainability Plan. You will guide bid teams and operational teams around the specific requirements of clients, local authorities and frameworks. You will explore innovation in construction, identifying means by which carbon reductions can be achieved and working with project and design teams in the successful adoption of new practices and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the sustainability strategy development and implementation in the business....

Job title: Sustainability Advisor Job Type: Permanent Start date: Subject to clearance Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Per Annum + Car Allowance + Benefits Location: Near Whitehaven Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week The Role: As the Sustainability Adviser you will be working closely with project and design teams, stakeholders and the supply chain. You will develop and implement energy management and carbon reduction plans, ensuring compliance with ISO 50001 and assist in the business achieving the goals set out by the clients Sustainability Plan. You will guide bid teams and operational teams around the specific requirements of clients, local authorities and frameworks. You will explore innovation in construction, identifying means by which carbon reductions can be achieved and working with project and design teams in the successful adoption of new practices and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to the sustainability strategy development and implementation in the...

MB929: Senior Estimator Location: Workington Salary: £70,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit an Estimator on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Swindon depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure company governance procedures are followed at all times Work in coordination with the Bid Manager to ensure competitive pricing Agree methodologies and outputs for key activities with planner and, where appropriate, with Bid Manager / Design Manger Provide advice to Bid...

MB940: Quality Engineer Location: Workington Salary: £42,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP Overview: First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer on a permanent basis due to growth based at either their Workington depot. Duties and Responsibilities: Interpret and advise on quality system requirements for the Project. Supporting the development, implementation, maintenance and improvement of the Project quality management system. Utilising quality management tools and techniques to promote continuous improvements...

We are currently seeking and experienced Quality and Office Administrator role to join our Sellafield team. The Quality and Office Administrator Role To support the Quality Engineer in implementing and maintaining quality assurance and quality control processes in compliance with the NEC4 contract, project specifications, and relevant industry standards. The Quality Administrator ensures that documentation, reporting, compliance records, and lifetime quality records are efficiently managed to support the delivery of a high-quality construction project. Responsibilities include: Managing quality-related documents and records Ensuring all documentation is stored, updated, and maintained in accordance with the IMP Tracking and maintaining Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Reports (CARs). Accurate and timely document management and record-keeping. Compliance with NEC4 contract quality requirements. Supporting the Quality Engineer in...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Randstad C&P are working with an established FM company who is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join their team in Cumbria. Details: Permanent role Full-time 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Competitive salary of up to 45,000 per annum Company van provided Significant opportunities for professional development Overtime opportunities Duties: As a key member of the engineering team, you'll be responsible for a comprehensive planned and reactive maintenance program. Carry out electrical planned preventative maintenance to ensure the reliability and safety of all electrical systems. Conducting routine inspections, testing, and servicing of plant and equipment, including motors, control panels, switchgear, and lighting systems. Performing statutory inspections such as fixed wire testing and Portable Appliance Testing and maintaining accurate records of all activities. Diagnosing faults and performing reactive repairs on a wide range of electrical...

Job title: Nuclear Safety Senior Consultant Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Salary Range: Competitive (DOE) Benefits Package: Competitive benefits package available Location: Warrington, Abingdon or Whitehaven Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid Hours of work: Full-time Role information: Deliver high-quality safety consultancy across the full lifecycle of complex, highly regulated projects for a range of clients. Produce and lead the development of nuclear safety documentation, ensuring technical excellence and quality throughout all deliverables. Provide safety advice within multidisciplinary project teams, working alongside engineers, human factors specialists and other technical disciplines. Develop clear, robust and well-rereasoned safety arguments to support safety cases and regulatory compliance. Carry out technical checking and verification to ensure compliance, quality and completeness of documentation. Liaise with clients...

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Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria Working Pattern: Hybrid, office and site-based with flexible working options Shape the built environment through precision and innovation Are you an experienced Geospatial Surveyor looking to work on technically challenging projects that make a real difference? At Tetra Tech, you'll join a highly regarded Geospatial team delivering surveying expertise across some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, water, nuclear, defence and environmental projects. Combining cutting-edge technology with technical excellence, we provide the data and insight that help our clients plan, design and deliver complex engineering solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects, expand your technical expertise and work alongside specialists within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Whether you're on site, in the office or working flexibly from home, you'll be supported to develop your career while delivering...

Drive ecological excellence in Cumbria with Tetra Tech. If you're an experienced ecologist who leads from the front, blends hands-on technical delivery with commercial acumen, and enjoys growing a high-performing team, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape nature-positive projects across sectors. Purpose & Scope of the Role As Cumbria Team Lead you will manage, inspire and expand a regional ecology team, overseeing the delivery of complex ecological projects from initial appraisal through to final outputs. You will balance day-to-day technical delivery with leadership, mentoring, and commercial activity-shaping bids, coordinating resources and ensuring work meets regulatory, environmental and quality standards. You will represent the region within Tetra Tech's national Nature team and contribute to strategic growth. Your Impact in this position You will strengthen client relationships, raise technical standards, and grow market share in Cumbria. By mentoring...

Key Requirementd Male/Female Moving & Handling of People Theory & Practical Fire Safety First Aid Health & Safety Infection Control( COSHH/PPE) Learning Disability Awareness Autism Awareness Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (Can be L1, 2 or both) Food Hygiene Equality & Diversity Information Governance/ GDPR (Data protection/ Recording and reporting General medication awareness) MCA & DOLS Mental Health Awareness Challenging Behaviours COVID-19 Training (not mandatory) Basic Life Support

Ready for Your Next Challenge? Electrical Works Controller Opportunity Available Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Works Controller, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Cumbria. Role Purpose : Coordinate and oversee electrical construction activities within a highly regulated environment. Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with site procedures. Support the successful delivery of engineering and construction projects. Promote a strong safety culture and compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Job Role Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate complex construction and engineering activities. Ensure all work is carried out in line with site procedures, safety requirements, and project objectives. Liaise with operational teams and contractors to facilitate safe execution of works. Support planning, coordination, and delivery of project activities. Maintain high standards of quality,...