Cumberland Council

Our Commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and recognise the unique challenges faced by service families. Our pledge is to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for anyone connected to the Armed Forces community.

It’s why we offer a guaranteed interview for candidates that identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets) and whose application is deemed to meet the essential criteria for the job role which they’ve applied for.

We understand the impact of mobility and family commitments, so we offer flexibility wherever possible and value the skills and experience forces families bring. Our aim is to create an inclusive workplace where you can thrive, and we actively welcome applications from those with military connections.

By honouring the Covenant, we hope to build a stronger team and play our part in supporting the Armed Forces community in civilian life.

About us

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.