Project Support Officer - Climate and Nature WMF2527i

Job reference REQ.

Location Various Locations. Salary 34,434.00 - 35,412.00.

Contractual hours 37. Basis Full time.

About this opportunity

Westmorland and Furness Council have identified climate change and biodiversity as key priorities, seeking to reach net zero by 2037 and support nature recovery efforts across the area. We are seeking a highly organised, motivated and dedicated Project Support Officer with specialist knowledge on climate change and nature recovery to assist with the delivery of the Council's Climate Change Action Plan and Nature Action Plan, linking to the Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

In the drive to address climate change and biodiversity loss, the Climate and Nature Team are undertaking a variety of projects with examples including: planting one tree for every resident; delivering a Carbon Literacy training programme; and funding species recovery work with our partners across Westmorland and Furness.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a wide range of internal and external climate and nature projects and programmes.
• Work with colleagues and key partners to develop and implement climate change and nature recovery.
• Allocate, monitor and manage activities to ensure effective and timely project delivery.
• Maintain an oversight of all risks associated with delivery of projects and programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, elected members, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Provide support, guidance, and task management to other staff as required.
• Ensure that national best practice and statutory/regulatory requirements are implemented.
• Use technical skills to prepare and monitor projects and programmes.
• Identify and apply for additional funding opportunities.

Prepare briefing notes, discussion documents, consultation, and formal reports.

What can we 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.

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

For any queries about this role or to have an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Beth Moore at .

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 27/02/2026.

Interview date: w/c 09/03/2026.

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

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 (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.