ICT Programme Assistant - CMB2498e

ICT Programme Assistant

Salary: £34,434 - £35,412

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Carlisle

Contract: 12 months fixed term

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Hosted ICT Service Programme Management Office, supporting a wide range of ICT projects including a major network upgrade across over 400 sites across a range of supported organisations. You’ll work with a passionate team, helping to support the delivery of more effective services to our communities.

You’ll support the team with project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and governance. From managing project information and assisting with site visits, to liaising with partners and supporting the roll-out of new network hardware, your work will make a real impact. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, solving problems, and making a difference. You will have the opportunity to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and across a range of teams while providing high quality programme, project and logistical support.

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 please contact Paul Stafford by email at Paul.Stafford@cumbria.gov.uk

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 emailingResourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Please include a covering letter briefly explaining why you are suitable for the role, how you meet the essential criteria, how you demonstrate our core values, and what you can bring to the role

Closing date: 25th May 2026 Interview date:10 or 11th June 2026

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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Post Specification

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