Education Support Officer - WMF3210e

Cumbria; Kendal; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts schemes

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking an organised administrator to support the Education and Inclusion team across Barrow, Kendal or Penrith. You will help deliver the Brilliant Futures Fund and SEND Reform programmes, coordinating meetings and events and liaising with schools and governors.

The role requires a business administration qualification and experience in diverse educational settings, with a focus on governance and timely delivery of priority projects.

Qualifications

• Qualification in business administration or equivalent.
• Experience across a range of educational environments.
• Ability to organise meetings and workshops with good administration.

Responsibilities

• Support governance and priority work programmes across Education and Inclusion.
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor progress across teams.
• Arrange meetings and workshops with attendees to ensure timely delivery.
• Build positive relationships with education settings and governors.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Monitoring progress

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Business administration qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020535 Date posted 05/11/2026 Application closing date 22/11/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £35,570- £36,581 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Barrow, Kendal or Penrith
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

About this opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Education and Inclusion team supporting our work across the education system in Westmorland and Furness Council.

The Education and Inclusion Team cover several areas including: Barrow Brilliant Futures, Early Years, Schools, Alternative Provision, Post 16, SEND, Safeguarding and maintained school governance. This role is focused on supporting LA officers in their core delivery of the Brilliant Futures Fund and Send Reform programmes

The role involves working closely with colleagues within all education service teams and across Children’s Services, and our multi agency partners.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for someone who can support colleagues and assist in the delivery of priority work programmes, including governance.

You will be a skilled in planning, co-ordination, monitoring progress and supporting teams across a range of duties.

You need to be able to organise meetings and workshops, ensuring good administration and timely event planning for the successful delivery of each event and good coordination with attendees.

You will have the ability to listen, question, advise and build positive relationships with individuals, education settings and governors.

You will need a qualification in business administration or equivalent and have experience in a wide range of educational environments.

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)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Steven Hatton 07801 033259

[e-mail]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 22/11/2026

Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [e-mail] .

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Politically Restricted

Please note that this post is designated as politically restricted under local government legislation. Certain restrictions on political activity apply. Please see our careers website for further information: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness 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 Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.