Job details Job reference REQ00000017898 Date posted 10/02/2025 Application closing date 09/03/2025 Location CARLISLE Salary £7.55 per hour Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Apprentice Apprenticeships - Data Technician - CMB1608e Job description

Apprenticeship – Join our HDRC team as a Data Technician

Salary: From September 2025 - £7.55 per hour - £279.35 per week - National Apprenticeship Wage - during first 12 months. ( If 19 years old or over, after 12 months your salary will increase to minimum wage for your age )

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Cumbria House, 110 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RD

Contract: Apprenticeship

Start Date: From September 2025 onwards

Apprenticeship Duration: typically 24 months

Closing Date: 9th March 2025

Interviews: April 2025

About this opportunity

Do you want to pursue a career as a Data Technician? Do you want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification and benefit from on the job work experience? Then an apprenticeship with Cumberland Council could be for you! This is an excellent opportunity offering a wide range of transferable skills.

Cumberland Council has been awarded £5 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to become a ‘Health Determinants Research Collaboration’ (HDRC), as part of a wider £50 million investment from the NIHR for a selected number of local authorities across the country to build capacity and capability to conduct high quality research to address health inequalities and improve health outcomes. The HDRC will shape Cumberland Council into a modern empowering council underpinned by research and evidence-based practice. Becoming a centre of excellence for sustainable Local-Authority and community-led health determinants research and experts in health inequalities in coastal, rural and dispersed communities.

What You’ll Do:

We’re seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and organised individual to support the delivery of Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). Data is of fundamental importance to the success of the HDRC. You will be an essential member of the team, aiding the HDRC team to collate and present data for day-to-day activities.

You will assist with collecting, organising and processing data under the guidance of senior colleagues. You will blend data from multiple sources as required, acting in line with legal and ethical requirements and principles. As part of the HDRC team you will be interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues, managers, senior leaders and community organisations.

If you’re interested in data management and statistics, learning new systems and processes, interpreting data and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, we’d like to hear from you.

Fundamentally, we are seeking individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change and shape a better future for our communities. Your commitment to these principles will be instrumental in delivering services that are vital to the well-being and prosperity of our residents.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!

How to apply:

Please complete the online application form and read all the Supporting Information including the Apprenticeship Description carefully to help you complete your application.

Ensure you have answered the three questions telling us why you’re interested and how you have or would develop the essential skills, qualities and behaviours and give examples .

List all your qualifications, including any predicted exam grades.

If you have any additional information you’d like to provide to support your application, for example a copy of your CV or a covering letter, please upload with your application form.

Eligibility Checks: Training providers will carry out eligibility checks. Some of the details you have included in your application form i.e. name; date of birth; home address; email address; telephone/mobile number and qualifications will be shared with commissioned apprenticeship training providers for the purpose of the recruitment, training and management of the apprenticeship programme.

We believe in cultivating potential over perfection. If this apprenticeship sounds like you and you resonate with our values, we encourage you to apply or contact for an informal chat prior to your application.

About us

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Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.

At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.

We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let's shape a community that's as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation!

#WeAreCumberland

Cumberland Council Staff Benefits

Pension

Opportunity to join a generous defined benefit pension scheme to secure your future (most employees are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme)

Holidays

25 days holiday per year when you start, rising to 31 days holiday per year after 5 years of service
8 public holidays
The option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave and spread the cost over 12 months

Flexible Working

Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work remotely from home supporting a culture that fits around you*

subject to the demands and requirements of the specific role.

Deals and Discounts

Money off your local gym including Better, Newfield Health, The Gym Group and Lifestyle Fitness
Various discount schemes including RAC roadside recovery discount and money off local supportive businesses
Tusker car leasing salary sacrifice scheme as well as an esteem car loan scheme for essential car users
Spec Savers eyecare voucher
Free flu jabs in winter from participating pharmacies

Employee Assistance & Support

In house staff support networks
Employee assistance programme offering mental health support
Access to in-house Occupational Health service including physio treatment

We welcome applications from everyone

At Cumberland Council, we are dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce, striving to mirror the rich tapestry of the communities we proudly serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are devoted in fostering an inclusive, supportive culture that embraces and appreciates our unique differences.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that applicants with disabilities, meeting the essential criteria for this position, are guaranteed an interview as part of our commitment to equal opportunities. Your diverse perspectives and talents contribute to our collective success.

We're also an Age Friendly Employer, meaning we commit to providing an inclusive workplace for people in their 50s and 60s and taking the necessary action to help them flourish in a multigenerational workforce. We recognise the importance of mature workers and aim to provide an environment on which they can thrive.

Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know on; . Adjustments are not always guaranteed although we will endeavour to make adjustments that are reasonable to accommodate your needs.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Cumberland Council offers a guaranteed interview scheme 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
Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

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.

Work-Life balance

Cumberland Council is deeply invested in fostering a work culture that prioritises the well-being and balance of our team members. Embracing flexible and hybrid working models, we empower employees to achieve optimal work-life balance.

Recognising the importance of personal time, we offer a generous holiday allowance, providing ample opportunity for rest and rejuvenation. Additionally, our flexible working hours, including flexitime arrangements, further contribute to a supportive environment where individuals can effectively manage their professional and personal commitments.

Continuing Professional Development

We are committed to nurturing the ongoing growth and professional advancement of our valued team members to fulfil your potential and advance your career. Our comprehensive career development and training offer emphasises continuous learning as a cornerstone for achieving both individual and organisational goals. Through our robust Organisational Development initiatives, we offer a suite of support programmes tailored to meet diverse needs, including participation in our esteemed Aspiring to be a Manager programme and access to our enriching Coaching and Mentoring programmes.

Keeping the people we work with safe

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect unwavering commitment to this cause from our employees, volunteers, and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs). Together, we create a secure environment where every individual is safeguarded and respected.

Your Voice Matters; Connect, Engage, and Make Your Voice Heard!

We don't just encourage engagement—we celebrate it. That's why we've cultivated a vibrant community of staff networking groups where every voice matters.

These groups are more than just forums—they're hubs of innovation and inclusion, dedicated to sparking fresh ideas, challenging the status quo, and championing equality and fairness for all. From exploring new perspectives to shaping policies that reflect our diverse workforce, our staff networks play a pivotal role in driving positive change.

Join us and become part of something bigger:

Race Equality
Rainbow Alliance
Menopause Support
Carers Network
Shine Community
Wellbeing/Health Advocates
Be a Change Champion to shape our council's future through transformative initiatives.

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