Organisation: Cumbria CVS

Salary Details: £27,507 FTE

Closing date for applications: 1 Sep 2025

Community Connector Online Directory Officer (Furness for You)
Salary – £27,507 FTE
Part-Time – 25 hours per week
Fixed Term until June 2026
Base – Ulverston or Kendal. Flexible working, in terms of both location and hours of work.
There may be occasions when office working will be required at other offices including Carlisle, Kendal or Ulverston.

Are you passionate about connecting people and communities? Do you have an eye for detail, great communication skills, and an interest in promoting local services?
Cumbria CVS is seeking a proactive Community Connector – Online Directory Officer to lead on the development and promotion of the Furness for You website — a central resource showcasing services, activities, and opportunities across the Furness area.
In this dynamic and outward-facing role, you’ll be the main contact for the Furness for You website, working closely with local organisations, statutory services, and community groups. You’ll gather and manage content, keep information up to date, and actively promote the site as a tool for connection, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Key responsibilities:
•Build and maintain relationships with VCFSE organisations, statutory services, and local partners.
•Manage content on the Furness for You WordPress website, ensuring it is accurate, engaging, and useful.
•Promote the website via social media, local networks, and in-person events.
•Act as a connector between Cumbria CVS and local communities, signposting opportunities and sharing insights.
•Support the visibility and voice of the third sector in Furness.
•Work with partners, developers, and internal teams to keep the project running smoothly.

Click here to view the job description/person specification

You will have:
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Confidence using digital platforms, particularly website content management (WordPress experience desirable).
•Experience of working with community groups, charities or public sector services.
•A collaborative, organised and proactive approach.
•Knowledge of the Furness area and its communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing local resource that helps people find and connect with what’s happening in their communities.

 

Information sessions

Two online information sessions sessions are being held for you to learn about becoming a Community Co-Researcher. Find out what the role involves, how you’ll be supported, and the difference your involvement can make. Everyone is welcome; and the best bit no research experience needed!

• 14th August, 11am – 12pm
• 19th August, 6 – 7pm

Book a place here

 

How to apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating your reason for applying for the post and how your skills, knowledge and experience specifically match the job description and person specification for this role. We value life skills and un-paid work, so please include reference to these if relevant, as well as accounting for any gaps in your employment or education history.

Applicants must also complete and return the separate Declaration Form, which can be downloaded here.

We would also be grateful if you would complete and return our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, which can also be here.

Please email your CV, supporting statement, completed Declaration and Equality & Diversity monitoring forms to: hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk by the closing date.

Receipt of your application will be acknowledged, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of the shortlisting whether selected for interview or not.  Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  References will only be taken up for the successful applicant.

Cumbria CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Disabled applicants and veterans who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

Applications should come directly to hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Further details about the role, including the application process, job description and person specification, can be found here on our recruitment website: https://cumbriacvs.org.uk/about-us/jobs-cumbria-cvs
To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please email: hr@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Monday 1st September 2025, 5pm Interviews will be held via MS Teams on 11th or 12th September 2025 Cumbria CVS strives to be an equal opportunities employer. Disabled applicants and veterans who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.