Active Travel Lead Officer - WMF2332e

Overview

Job reference REQ Date posted 01/10/2025 Application closing date 26/10/2025 Location PENRITH Salary £47,181 - £48,226 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time

Location: Penrith
Contract Type: Penrith

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council have a dedicated team working on Active Travel, to recognise the importance that the Government and the Council are placing on getting more people travelling actively (walking, wheeling and cycling) for everyday journeys.

The Active Travel Team is part of the Council's Sustainable Transport and Highways Service, which develops and delivers strategies, policies and projects to support the development of an inclusive, sustainable and integrated transport system across the Westmorland and Furness area.

Who we are looking for

We are looking to recruit a Lead Officer to join a committed, friendly and supportive team to support the growth of active travel in the area.

Do you have expertise in some of the following: developing plans for walking and cycling routes, active travel scheme design and delivery, behavioural change or a strong interest in active travel, complemented by excellent project and contract management skills. We are looking for a lead officer with a passion to seek investment in active travel infrastructure and promote behavioural change.

Are you interested in active travel, a team player, highly organised with excellent project management skills. If so, then we would like to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion or more detail please contact Nicola Parker, Senior Programme Manager Active Travel via

What we can offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits Careers(westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Role details and application information

Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 26/10/2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

Safer Recruitment & Inclusion

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care-experienced and under 24 years old who meet the essential criteria for the role.