Futureproof Cumbria
Project Manager – Free Home Energy Support
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We’re currently recruiting for a Project Manager to lead our county-wide Free Home Energy Support Service, helping households save energy, reduce costs and create warmer, greener homes.
In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the delivery of a high-impact programme supporting around 1,500 households across Cumbria, ensuring targets, budgets and funding requirements are met while leading and supporting a dedicated team. Working closely with funders, partners and colleagues, you’ll drive performance, manage risks, monitor outcomes and use data to continually improve the service.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine strong project leadership skills with meaningful environmental and community impact as part of a friendly, flexible and values-driven organisation.
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The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager with excellent organisational skills, a collaborative approach and a track record of delivering projects successfully. You’ll be comfortable leading and supporting staff, managing competing demands and communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders. If you’re motivated by purpose-driven work, enjoy problem-solving and are passionate about creating positive environmental and social impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to join our team.
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Location
The role is contractually based at our Penrith office; however, we actively support flexible working patterns, including a blended approach to home, site, and office-based working.
Hours
30 hours per week.
Duration
End of March 2027, with potential for extension subject to funding.
Salary range
£30,728 – £38,728. Starting salary to be agreed depending on knowledge and experience.
Application process
Apply using the Futureproof Cumbria application form. To enable us to evaluate applications fairly, CVs, LinkedIn or Indeed applications will not be considered.
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