We’re looking for someone with the right skills, energy, enthusiasm and interest to join our busy team in Ambleside!
This is a great opportunity for a rewarding role as part of a small, friendly team, playing a key role in taking forward the LANSS service across Cumbria and making a real, positive impact on skills and careers across the land- and nature-based sectors.
Launched last year, LANSS connects people and employers with learning and training opportunities relevant to land and nature-based work, in and near Cumbria, promotes career opportunities and pathways and seeks to ensure the right training provision is available.
You can find out more about LANSS here, including the range of partners actively supporting LANSS.
Key accountabilities include researching learning and training delivery and skills needs, website and PR support, marketing & communications, capacity building and advice and supporting further development and sustainability of the service. You can read more about the job role and requirements here.
You’ll be employed by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and your line manager will be the LANSS Manager.
Location will be serviced office space at the University of Cumbria’s Ambleside Campus, with the opportunity for hybrid working. Some travel throughout Cumbria will be required, and potentially outside on occasion. We would be happy to consider part-time or job-sharing.
The intention is to offer an initial contract to 31st August 2026, with the expectation of extension, subject to funding.
On top of a competitive salary, we offer a pension, Westfield Health Benefits and Westfield Rewards, and 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete this application form and submit it by email to suzanne@cumbriachamber.co.uk by 12 noon on Tuesday 20th May 2025.
The intention is to hold interviews week commencing 26th May.
For any queries about how to apply contact suzanne@cumbriachamber.co.uk. For an informal discussion about the role and LANSS you are welcome to contact tracey@lanss.uk.
Please note:
As a Disability Confident Leader we’re committed to actively supporting people with disabilities and long-term health conditions and to ensuring equality of opportunity. If this applies to you and there are any adjustments to the recruitment process which would support that, please let us know.
As an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and holder of an Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award we offer a range of support to service leavers, veterans, reservists, forces families and people working with the armed forces cadets (including additional leave for reservists and cadet volunteers)
As a signatory to the Homelessness Covenant we are committed to supporting homeless people and those at risk of homelessness.
This includes the offer of a guaranteed interview to anyone in these groups who meets at least the minimum criteria for the job.
