Job reference: REQ00000017440
Date posted: 21/10/2024
Application closing date: 17/11/2024
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £29,777 - £30,296
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
About the role:
We’re expanding our highways service to improve the vital infrastructure connecting our communities. We’re investing in our roads, lighting, and traffic management services to ensure they are safe, efficient, and fit for the future.
Join our team as a Highways Team Leader and work to keep Cumberland Connected by helping us deliver and enhance our essential highways services.
What can we offer you:
* Competitive rates of pay
* 25-31 days holiday each year plus bank holiday allowance
* Leave Purchase Scheme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance
* Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with defined benefit plans securing your future
* Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
* Money off your local gym including Better, Newfield Health, The Gym Group and Lifestyle Fitness
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Eye Test Voucher
* 20% off a Vodafone mobile phone contract for you and up to 5 family and friends
* Various discount schemes including RAC roadside recovery discount and money off local supportive businesses
* Employee assistance programme including free counselling through Able Futures
* Thriving and inclusive workplace culture commitment throughout all service
Application and Assessment/Interview information
Closing date: 17/11/24
Assessment/Interview: w/c 25/11/24
Our interview process accommodates both in-person and virtual formats, with tailored options discussed upon invitation to the interview stage. Preferred for virtual interviews is the use of Microsoft Teams, currently available for new users at no cost. However, should you encounter any challenges accessing this technology, we are open to discussing alternative arrangements prior to the scheduled interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumberland 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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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