Cumberland Council
Work Week Planner-CMB2695e
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Salary: £37,562 to £38,510 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Carlisle or Workington
Contract: Permanent
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking for a highly organised and proactive Works Scheduler (Work Week Planner) to join our Highways Delivery team. This is a key role responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring highway maintenance and improvement work programmes across the county. Working closely with engineers, supervisors and operational teams, you will develop and manage work schedules, oversee the allocation of labour, plant and materials, monitor performance against key targets, and support the successful delivery of projects from planning through to completion. You'll play a vital part in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with budget and programme requirements.
This role is available on a permanent basis.
Who We’re Looking For
We're seeking someone with relevant technical qualifications, experience in highways maintenance, civil engineering or a similar operational environment, and strong project planning and organisational skills. You should be confident working with data, performance monitoring systems and stakeholders at all levels, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and customer service. In return, you'll join a dynamic and high-performing team at a time of exciting transformation, with the opportunity to contribute directly to the maintenance and improvement of Cumberland's highway network.
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This is a rewarding role where your work will have a visible impact on local communities, supported by opportunities for professional development, collaborative working and involvement in a diverse range of projects.
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 Nick Raymond by email at nick.raymomnd@cumberland.gov.uk
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as 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.
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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 emailing Resourcing@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
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.
- Closing date: 26/10/2026
- Interview date: 04/11/2026
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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