Project Support Officer � SEND Reform - CMB2735e

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cumberland Council is seeking a proactive Project Support Officer to join the SEND Reform Programme in Carlisle. The role focuses on coordinating and administering multiple workstreams to help deliver a once-in-a-generation reform across education, health and care on a two-year fixed-term contract.

You will support the programme team and contribute to efficient cross-partner delivery. This is a fixed-term, full-time position with 37 hours per week, offering an opportunity to develop

Qualifications

• Experience in project support or administration within public sector preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across partners and settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and administration of multiple workstreams to ensure delivery.
• Assist in project management, programme delivery and transformation activities.
• Contribute to creating a more inclusive and efficient SEND reforms programme.

Skills

Organisation

Administration

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Title: Project Support Officer – SEND Reform Programme

Salary: £35,570 to £36,581 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle

Contract: Fixed-Term (24 months)

About This Opportunity

Cumberland Council is looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Project Support Officer to join our ambitious SEND Reform Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a once-in-a-generation programme of change across education, health and care on a two-year fixed-term contract. The SEND reforms aim to create a more inclusive, effective and financially sustainable system, ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the right support, at the right time, and as close to home as possible. The programme spans early years, mainstream schools, post-16 providers, alternative provision settings, health services and wider local authority functions.

As a key member of the programme team, you will support the coordination and administration of multiple workstreams, helping to ensure effective delivery across partners and settings. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in project management, programme delivery, transformation or public sector improvement whilst contributing to one of the most significant reform programmes affecting children and young people across Cumberland.

This role is available on a fixed-term basis.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation’s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Lewis Bellas by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicantsas long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 09/11/2026
• Interview date:Week Commencing 16/11/2026

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