Local Focus Hub Officer - WMF3132e

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Local Focus Hub Officer in Kendal. The role sits within the Safe and Strong Communities team and works with partners to address complex anti-social behaviour through a multi‑agency approach.

The post requires strong partnership working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. It is a fast-paced role with emphasis on empathy, initiative, education and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience of partnership working is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and organise the Local Focus Hub to tackle complex anti-social behaviour cases.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to deliver effective solutions.
• Engage and educate communities through proactive interventions, education, engagement and enforcement.

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020338 Date posted 28/08/2026 Application closing date 13/09/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £40,777 £41,771 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Kendal

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

About this opportunity

Local Focus Hub Officer

Sitting within the Safe and Strong Communities team you will be working in partnership to deliver solutions to complex cases of Anti-Social Behaviour, dealing with ASB Case Reviews, Community Issues, Public Space Protection Orders and Unauthorised Encampments. You will sit within a small team but collaborate extensively with partners to achieve desired outcomes.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a highly motivated, focused individual to lead, develop and organise the Local Focus Hub which actively deals with solving complex cases of Anti‑Social behaviour using a multi‑agency approach.

Our ideal person would have experience of partnership working, be a good communicator and have excellent interpersonal skills. This is a fast‑paced role and we’re looking for someone with empathy and initiative who can make a real difference to improve negative behaviours faced by communities through proactive and community‑based interventions, education, engagement and enforcement.

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

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Caroline Kendall, Interim Operational Lead for Safe and Strong Communities for an informal chat on Mob [phone] or email [e-mail] .

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 13 th September

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

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.

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.