The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council’s c.£60m-£80m/year Capital Programme developing projects which make a real ‘on the ground’ difference to our communities, places and people in Westmorland and Furness. On a daily basis the programme develops and maintains new council buildings including care homes, schools, community centres and offices; construct’s and maintains highways and cycleways; builds new flood defences and drives the council’s internal decarbonisation programme for its services. The Programme Assistant role is a key position and will support the Council by playing a leading role in the Capital programme Place Portfolio team. This team manages and delivers town centre and public realm improvement works, community building refurbishment projects, and the active travel programme. We are looking for a self-reliant individual who has excellent organisational and administrative skills, to assist with the day-to-day management of the Capital Programmes and Projects. The candidates will: Support the development and delivery of significant projects within the Capital Programme. With support from the Project Leads, Programme Managers and Capital Portfolio Manager, organise and administer programme and project documentation at all stages of the programme life-cycle. Assist with preparing and administering the communications plans for the projects and programmes. Undertake stakeholder management. Control project documentation. Controlling meeting agendas and minutes. Assist with management of small capital projects. You can expect to work in a high performing team with likeminded individuals. You can also expect high amounts of accountability and responsibility to help the whole Council deliver its Capital programme. For an informal chat, please contact the Recruitment Manager jonathan.bushellwestmorlandandfurness.gov.uk What can we offer you Excellent training and development offers. Flexible working opportunities. Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise). Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms. Competitive rates of pay. A 12-month digital trial (from 1 June 2024) of a new scheme that allows free workplace car parking for employees in all Westmorland and Furness Council owned car parks between Monday to Friday. Application and Interview information Closing date: 2 March 2025 Interview date: 12 March 2025 We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss. If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.