Jobs in Cumbria

Interim Category Manager 2 Year Contract £500-£600 per day inside IR35 PAYE Based in Barrow-in-Furness Prominently site based (4 days onsite, 1 day WFH) Im supporting a key customer within the oil & gas sector to recruit an Interim Category Manager click apply for full job details

Finance Assistant Cockermouth Up to £28,000 Full Time Permanent Are you an organised finance professional who enjoys variety, building relationships and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing group of businesses looking for a Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team in Cockermouth click apply for full job details

Asset Manager District Heating £65,000 plus excellent package Carlisle MC Technical Recruitment are partnered with a leading provider of district heating networks throughout the UK & beyond for the recruitment of an Asset Manager, to work a role based out of Cumbria click apply for full job details

Job title Area Sales Manager Function SME Field Sales Location Home Based Reports to Regional Sales Manager Responsible for staff N/A About our business JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning click apply for full job details

Accounts Payable Lead Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid 4 days a week onsite) Rate: £350-£450 per day Contract: 24 Months Morson are recruiting on behalf of a leading energy company for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join their Finance team in Barrow-in-Furness click apply for full job details

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Accounts Senior to join its specialist agriculture team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys working closely with rural businesses and is looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm click apply for full job details

Job Title Lead Quality Assurance Engineer Location Barrow-In-Furness or Sheffield Hybrid, (Occasional travel to the alternative site as and when required) additional travel at least once or twice a month within the UK or overseas, including India and USA to suppliers and other BAE sites We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the optio click apply for full job details

At Oxford Innovation Space, we create and manage inspiring workspaces where ambitious businesses can thrive. With over 35 years of experience and a growing network of innovation centres across the UK and Ireland, we support more than 1,000 SMEs across 35+ locations. Our centres are more than just buildings - they're buzzing communities of entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers click apply for full job details

HEO - Loan Repayments Officer Grade: HEO Location: - Workington, Cumbria (CA14 2DD), Working Pattern: - Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Hybrid working with 60% office attendance required Pay Rate: £18 click apply for full job details

At CGP we develop all business systems and digital products from our offices on the edge of the beautiful Lake District.Why do it all ourselves? The answers simple. Its all about high standards and trust we need to have total trust in our systems, products and people to ensure we deliver annual sales of c. £40m. Who are we looking for? If youre an experienced developer with C# experience (ideally i click apply for full job details

Management Accountant Kendal £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits A well-established and growing organisation within the construction/manufacturing sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance, offering broad exposure across financial operations, reporting, and analysis in a fast-paced environment click apply for full job details

Quality Assurance Assistant Penrith, Cumbria Monday Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm Alternate Sundays (fair rota system) Riverside Recruitment are excited to be working with an award-winning food producer in Penrith to recruit a Quality Assurance Assistant . This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey click apply for full job details

Software Developer (Lake District) £50,000+ (plus enhanced benefits, incl. Leisure & Golf Club membership) At CGP, we develop all business systems and digital products from our offices on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Why do it all ourselves? The answers simple. Its all about high standards and trust we need to have total trust in our systems, products and people to ensure we deliver ann click apply for full job details

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Submarine Data & Stakeholder Integration Specialist Location: Barrow In Furness Permanent Hybrid (min 3 days a week on site) About us At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology click apply for full job details

Brand & Marketing Executive - Part Time Help shape the next chapter of a successful Cumbrian business. For over 35 years, Riverside Recruitment has been helping businesses find great people and supporting candidates throughout their careers. Built on strong relationships, local knowledge and a commitment to doing things the right way, we have developed a reputation as a trusted recruitment part click apply for full job details

Lead the engine room of a busy finance function. If you're someone who enjoys leading people, improving processes and ensuring the day-to-day finance operation runs like clockwork, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. We're delighted to be partnering with a successful global manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation to recruit an Accounts Team Leader . Whilst the business operates internationally, the finance team has a genuinely supportive, close-knit culture where people enjoy coming to work and helping one another succeed. You'll be joining a well established finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with a highly experienced Management Accountant in an environment that values collaboration, continuous improvement and employee well being. The Opportunity Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll oversee a team of three consisting of two Accounts Payable professionals and one Credit Controller, while remaining hands-on within the transactional finance function. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys overseeing the day-to-day operation of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and cash management, whilst leading and developing a small team. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading and supporting the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team - Supervising workloads, coaching colleagues and conducting appraisals - Overseeing supplier payments and reconciliations - Managing credit control and aged debt - Reviewing bank reconciliations and cash management - Supporting cash forecasting alongside the Finance Director - Assisting with month-end accounting, including accruals and prepayments - Identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls. About You We're looking for someone who enjoys the operational side of finance and takes pride in delivering an efficient, accurate and well-run finance function. You'll ideally have: - Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or transactional finance - Experience supervising or mentoring a small team - An AAT qualification (or equivalent experience) - Strong reconciliation and cash management skills - Multi currency experience desirable - Excellent organisational and communication skills - Strong Excel skills and experience of ERP systems such as SAP or similar. Why Join This Business? Alongside working for a stable global manufacturer with an excellent reputation and major site investment, you'll enjoy an outstanding benefits package including: - £40,000 - £44,000 salary - Permanent position - Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office and 2 from home) - Flexible working hours with core hours between 10:00am and 2:00pm - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Opportunity to accrue TOIL - 9% employer pension contribution - Annual bonus scheme - Private medical insurance - Health cashback plan - Life assurance - Employee Assistance Programme Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can lead from the front, remain involved in the detail and make a real impact within a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you. Interviews are taking place shortly, so early applications are encouraged.

Fancy a blether and getting out and about in your local area? Looking for flexible work that fits around your life, not the other way round? Join Ipsos, one of the world's leading market research organisations. The football might not always go our way, but one thing Scotland does well is have a good blether. We're looking for Field Interviewers across Scotland to speak to people in their local communities and help us understand what really matters to them. Whether you're based in a city, town, rural community or island location, you'll be speaking to people face-to-face and collecting views that help shape important decisions across Scotland. Every conversation you have helps provide valuable insight into the experiences and opinions of people in your local area. What the role looks like As a Field Interviewer, you'll be out in your local area speaking to people face-to-face - whether that's on doorsteps, in communities, or on public transport. The role is designed to be flexible. Some people prefer set shifts, while others like the freedom of working when it suits them. With us, you can do either: Your working options Regular shifts each week (door-to-door or transport projects) Transport shifts are 3-3.5 hours. Pay includes: - £12.75 per hour during the initial training period - £51-£61 per shift for transport work (project dependent) Pay-per-complete work - Get paid for each successful interview you complete - Typically 2-3 days per week for door-to-door work (6-hour shifts) - Work more flexibly, choosing when to go out - Great if you prefer a more independent way of working You can let us know which style you prefer, and we'll do our best to match you with available work in your area. What you'll be doing - Speaking to members of the public and asking survey questions - Working in communities or on public transport - Recording answers on a tablet (provided) - Representing Ipsos in a friendly and professional way Don't worry if you've never done this before - we provide full training and ongoing support. What we're looking for We're not looking for a certain background - just the right attitude. You'll be: - Friendly and comfortable striking up conversations - Self-motivated and happy working on your own - Reliable and organised Apply today and join our team of Field Interviewers across Scotland.

Are you highly organised, naturally curious and take pride in getting every detail right? We are looking for a Food Specifications Technologist to join our Technical Team. Location: Lazonby, Cumbria, CA10 1BG, Fully site-based Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am4pm or 9am5pm About Us: At Bells of Lazonby, baking has been at the heart of what we do since 1946 click apply for full job details

Software Developer (Lake District) £50,000+ (plus enhanced benefits, incl. Leisure & Golf Club membership) At CGP, we develop all business systems and digital products from our offices on the edge of the beautiful Lake District. Why do it all ourselves? The answer's simple. It's all about high standards and trust - we need to have total trust in our systems, products and people to ensure we deliver annual sales of c. £40m. Who are we looking for? If you're an experienced developer with C# experience (ideally in an Ecommerce environment) who's knocking on the door of a senior position, this could be just the role for you. We'll take all the usual skills for granted - SOLID design principles, Agile delivery methods, MVC and MVVM . The hard bit is finding the right sort of person to join the team. You'll likely have a STEM degree from a top university, but provided you're:- Open-minded and flexible- Logical and quick to pick things up - Driven by high standards- Able to work within an agreed structure- Self-motivated and a problem solver you could have a great career at CGP. There are no barriers to progression - it's all down to you and what you deliver. To find out more about CGP, check out our Great Place to Work video on our website . You'll also find more here about the technologies we use, how we work and what we expect from our employees.We believe the best way for great ideas to flourish is to work on site alongside your colleagues, so this isn't a role where you'll sit at home with rare human contact. A hybrid arrangement can happen in time, but this shouldn't be what drives you. Excited? Head to our website to find out more. Then, to apply, email your CV with a cracking covering letter telling us what excites you about this great opportunity in the beautiful Lake District. Please remember to include details of your current salary and benefits in your application. Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026

IS Applications Lead (Contract) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Minimum 4 days onsite per week) Rate: Open Contract: Inside IR35 We're supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced IS Applications Lead to take ownership of a complex enterprise applications landscape, with SAP at its core click apply for full job details

Payroll Specialist (Practice) £30,000 - £35,000 + Progression + 17% Bonus + Flexible Hours + Company Benefits Carlisle Are you a payroll specialist whose worked in practice looking to become a technical expert within a family run business offering a clear scope to progress into a Payroll Manager role in the future? Are you looking to join a tight knit business offering a 17% bonus and the opportu click apply for full job details

Senior Business Development Manager Twice a month in office Circa £70k + Commission & Excellent Benefits Skills: Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Technology Services, Consultative Sales, Commercial Negotiation, Pipeline Management, Stakeholder Management, Software Business Development This innovative fintech organisation are looking to appoint a Senior Business Development Manager to dr click apply for full job details

Account Manager - North East England & Cumbria Division: Siemens Electrium Sales Ltd (ESL) Location: This territory covers North East England & Cumbria, including Newcastle, Carlisle, Darlington, Durham and surrounding areas. Postcode Coverage: NE, CA, DL, TS, SR, DH Siemens Smart Infrastructure is seeking an Account Manager to join our Electrical Products division. Electrium is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of electrical installation products, proudly home to trusted brands including Wylex and Crabtree. As part of Siemens, a global technology leader driving innovation in electrification, automation and digitalisation, we combine the agility of a specialist electrical manufacturer with the strength, investment and vision of a world-renowned organisation. This is a high-impact sales role where you will act as a key commercial partner to wholesale customers, driving demand, increasing market penetration, and delivering sales growth for Wylex and Crabtree products. Through strong customer relationships and effective opportunity conversion, you will help strengthen brand presence and maximise performance across your territory. Key Responsibilities As an Account Manager you will: - Develop and maintain relationships with strategic wholesale customers, local contractors and key stakeholders across the territory - Partner with branch teams and Business Development Managers to drive product advocacy, maximise opportunity conversion, and support sales growth. - Manage local authority specification activity, maintaining existing business while identifying and securing new opportunities. - Oversee territory forecasting, pipeline management, and performance reporting, ensuring accurate visibility of opportunities and growth. - Collaborate with wholesale partners to increase product availability, expand range penetration, and strengthen market presence for Wylex and Crabtree. What We're Looking For Essential Requirements - Strong relationship management and customer engagement skills - Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management capabilities. - Strong planning, organisational, and territory management skills. - Ability to effectively manage and develop a broad customer base. - Proven experience selling a comparable product portfolio within the electrical, construction, or wholesale sector. Desirable Requirements - Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams - A results-driven and entrepreneurial mindset. - Relevant market experience within a similar product portfolio. - High adaptability in a fast-paced business environment What can we offer? Performance-Based Bonus Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%. Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days! We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

Solar Installer (Commercial / Domestic Solar PV) £40,000 - £45,000 + Training + Progression + Profit Related Bonus + Company Benefits Penrith Are you a Solar PV Installer looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be put on a path to become a Senior Installer within the company and lead your own team? Do you want to join a growing renewable energy specialist where you'll play a key role in del click apply for full job details

Network Engineer SC Cleared We are looking for an experienced SC Cleared Network Engineer to join a busy infrastructure and network operations team, supporting critical customer environments. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong background in enterprise networking, wireless technologies, network security, and data centre infrastructure click apply for full job details

About the role As a Field Sales Advisor, youll represent Virgin Media O2 out in local communities, introducing customers to our broadband, mobile and TV entertainment services that can make a real difference to everyday life. This is a face-to-face, target-driven role where resilience, confidence and motivation are key click apply for full job details

Employment Specialist Working across Kendal & Barrow £32,061(25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme) Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are recruiting for an IPS Employment Specialist to support individuals facing barriers into sustainable employment across Kendal and Barrow click apply for full job details

Finance Assistant £32,000 - £35,000 + Training + Company Benefits Silloth (commutable from Carlisle) Are you a Junior Finance Assistant or similar looking to join a growing company and take the next step who offer funded training that will offer genuine opportunities to progress your career? On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established company operating in the plant hire sector click apply for full job details

Finance Assistant £32,000 - £35,000 + Training + Company Benefits Silloth (commutable from Carlisle) Are you a Finance Assistant or similar looking to join a growing company where you'll play a key role within the finance team, you will receive funded training and genuine opportunities to progress to Finance Manager? On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established company operating in the plant click apply for full job details

Job Title: Lead Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Barrow-In-Furness or Sheffield - Hybrid, (Occasional travel to the alternative site as and when required) additional travel at least once or twice a month within the UK or overseas, including India and USA to suppliers and other BAE sites We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £54,490 (minimum) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: You'll play a key role in driving quality excellence across advanced weapon systems programmes, supporting the development, manufacture and delivery of highly detailed defence products. Working across the full quality lifecycle, you'll oversee quality planning, audits, risk assessment and continuous improvement activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and business frameworks such as ISO quality systems. Collaborating closely with supplier and project teams across multiple sites, you'll help strengthen processes, improve performance and support successful programme delivery. This role offers exposure to strategic quality activities, leadership opportunities and the potential to grow into a Quality Manager position within an expanding and high-impact environment and training qualifications. Core duties: - Guiding multi-faceted quality activities across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with quality systems, policies and standards - Conducting supplier audits, supporting supplier performance, risk mitigation and adherence to industry requirements - Overseeing non-conformance investigations and quality reviews, implementing preventative actions to improve operational performance - Supporting continuous improvement strategies, promoting a Forward-thinking quality culture across projects, suppliers and manufacturing teams - Maintaining quality documentation and reporting within business systems, ensuring accurate records and compliance across programmes Essential Skills: - Qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level, or equivalent practical experience within quality environments - Experience working in a quality-focused role, supporting compliance, audits and continuous improvement activities - Demonstratable supplier audit experience, a formal audit qualification is desirable, with ample understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards and requirements - Experience using ERP systems such as SAP to oversee quality data, records and reporting processes - Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and risk mitigation techniques, with experience mentoring or supporting colleagues The Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer's trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 20th August 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.