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...