We're hiring a Chief Innovation & Commercial Officer to be at the forefront of driving commercial thinking, service transformation, and innovation across the Council. This is a unique opportunity to lead major change, generate new income streams, and enhance the services we deliver to our residents.
Cumberland Council is an ambitious unitary authority, founded in 2023, serving the region of Cumberland in the northwest of England.
We're a values-driven organisation with a strong focus on health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to putting people first means we're dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential while delivering inclusive public services that create positive outcomes for our residents.
We have some fantastic opportunities for innovative and forward-thinking leaders to join our leadership team and drive our exciting agenda forward, working together, fighting for a better future for Cumberland.
Cumberland is a historic region in northwest England renowned for its stunning natural beauty including parts of the Lake District National Park, its rugged mountains, and picturesque valleys, making it a highly desirable area to live and work.
We proactively improve and change the way we do things. We embrace and drive forward change, taking account of the impact on self and others. We utilise the energy, skills and resources of our teams to deliver the best results for our customers.
We connect with individuals, teams and other stakeholders to build relationships based on trust to achieve our common goals. We understand the needs of our local communities/internal customers to co-design and deliver services and solutions at the earliest opportunity, with a focus on health and wellbeing.
We create a safe environment for people to learn and thrive in their role. We adopt a culture of transparency, fairness and respect for all. We consider the wellbeing of self and team when making decisions
We understand the skills, talents and diversity of people in order to develop and support them effectively. We delegate appropriate responsibility to team members allowing time, space and support to deliver. We hold constructive, strength-based conversations to motivate and increase performance.
We are curious about different viewpoints. We use coaching techniques to encourage problem-solving. We encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Our vision for Cumberland is to take a fresh approach to the delivery of inclusive services that are shaped by our residents and communities and enable positive outcomes for health and wellbeing, prosperity and the environment to fulfil the potential of our people and our area.
We believe passionately in the delivery of excellent public services. To do that we need to be clear about the values and behaviours that we need to drive change and achieve our high standards.
Cumberland Council serves the people of Allerdale, Copeland, and Carlisle.
Cumberland inspires pride of place, but it is also an area of stark contrast. We are home to some of the world’s most stunning rural and coastal landscapes, but we also have areas in our city and towns in need of renewal. We are an economy of small businesses, but we also host the largest nuclear site in Europe.
Household earnings in some areas are amongst the highest in the northwest, but we have pockets of real deprivation and have more households living in fuel poverty than the national average.
We are one of the best places to visit, boasting two world heritage sites, an area of outstanding natural beauty and world class attractions that draw in millions of visitors. We are one of the safest places to live, but our increasingly diverse population is aging and declining.
As a member of our leadership team, you'll enjoy great rewards and work in a vibrant setting that fosters collaboration and community engagement.
Some of our benefits vary depending on the needs of the role, but generally you'll enjoy:
£113,434 to £127,225 per annum
Closing Date: 18th May 2025.
