Vacancies

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To submit a vacancy, please email info@cumbriacvs.org.uk

Looking for a role with Cumbria CVS? Our current vacancies are included below, and you can find out more about working for us here


Administrative Officer (Westmorland and Furness)

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We are currently recruiting for an Administrative officer. We are looking for a well organised, friendly individual, who wants to be part of our team, support our work and make a real difference to local communities to support the delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity funded project This is Us. The Administrator will manage the […]

Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

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Contract:                   Permanent, 0.8-1FTE Hours:                         29-36.25 hours/week (0.8-1FTE) Location:                   Remote, Hybrid or Office-based (Kendal). If remote, there would be an expectation to attend the office at least 1-2 days per month as well as for a period of time during the induction process. On site accommodation can be arranged. Closing date:            9am Monday 12th May 2025 […]

Mental Health Support Coordinator (Growing Well Tebay)

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Growing Well is a farm-based mental health charity originating near Kendal in South Cumbria, and with sites in Tebay and Egremont. The horticultural context is key to our charity as it provides a safe, supportive working environment to nurture mental health recovery for those people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Growing Well works with […]

Citizens Representative

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Citizens Representative – full time, 35 hours per week Location: Ramsden Hall, Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5QW with home visits and working in the community as required by the post Salary: £25,712 – £29,792 depending on experience, fixed term contract for one year The Citizens Representative Role works in depth to support people […]

Energy Champion

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Energy Champion – full time, 35 hours per week Location: Ramsden Hall, Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5QW with some working in the community as required by the post Salary: £25,712 fixed term contract for one year Citizens Advice Barrow is seeking a full time Energy Champion for one year. Funded by Cadent, the […]

Local Advice Worker

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ROLE PROFILE Working alongside a team of paid staff and volunteers, you will provide high quality advice on a wide range of issues (e.g. benefits, employment, housing, consumer, immigration.) via phone, email, webchat, video conferencing and face-to-face. Location:                              Carlisle/Penrith FTE Salary:                          £29,196 […]

Suicide Bereavement Support Practitioner

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Due to continued growth of the charity we need to recruit a Suicide Bereavement Support Practitioner who can deliver flexible support to individuals and families in the South Cumbria area, from Penrith down to Barrow. This is an incredibly rewarding but also emotionally demanding role, and we are looking for a highly resilient individual who […]

Community Engagement & Development Officer

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Responsible to:                Head of Development & Engagement Accountable to:               Chief Executive through Head of Development & Engagement Working Hours:                22½ hours per week Salary:                                £15,763 Location:                            Based in Lancaster with travel throughout North Lancs & South Cumbria Job Purpose Together with the wider CancerCare team, promote and develop the charity’s services in line […]

General Manager

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The Charity Space2Create is a charity that works with vulnerable adults suffering with a variety of physical, mental and social issues in the South Lakes. The charity uses all forms of creative activity to support individuals in group social creative activities. The Position We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive General Manager to join our […]

Volunteering for Health Strategic Lead (South Cumbria)

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Cumbria CVS is currently recruiting a Volunteering for Health Strategic Lead (South Cumbria) for 22.5 hours per week from June 2025-March 2027 to be based in one of our offices (Kendal/Ulverston) although hybrid working is available. This role is to be the Cumbria CVS Volunteering for Health Strategic Lead (South Cumbria) for the NHS Volunteering […]