An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Financial Planning Assistant who will work closely with our Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) and Paraplanner based in our Fisher Street Branch in Carlisle.

• Providing error free administration support for the IFA.
• An element of customer contact.
• Liaising with Life and Investment Companies.
• Carrying out full product research.
• Obtaining illustrations and client documentation.
• Drafting Suitability Reports for customers.
• Maintain a detailed record of new and ongoing enquiries and maintain an up to date schedule of ongoing and completed cases.
• To ensure new and existing business is administered in accordance with the procedures specified in procedure manuals.

• A strong attention to detail, be methodical and precise with your work.
• Effective communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work to deadlines and able to carry out tasks and projects, both as part of a small team and on their own initiative.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software, especially Word & Excel.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• One paid community day per year.
• Collaborative, supportive organisation committed to developing full potential.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression based on delivery, output and alignment to CBS values.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and an extension Employee Assistance Programme.

This role will involve working two days Monday – Friday.

The closing date for completed applications is 30 April 2019

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Internal Communications professional to join the Cumberland Building Society to provide support across all aspects of employee engagement.

You will plan and deliver internal communications for both day-to-day as well as more strategic projects.

The ideal candidate will have recent and proven experience of establishing and managing internal communications particularly as it relates to embracing employee culture.

A strong influencer you will be able to operate in both a day to day operational role as well as supporting more complex high profile projects.

About the role:

• Work closely with the Chief People Officer and the senior team on the internal communication strategy for the business.
• Develop and deliver a programme of communications that with enhance our employee experience.
• Champion our culture, creating engaging communications that bring our values to life.
• Manage all internal communications channels, measuring the success of the existing communications channels and improve or introduce new ones where appropriate.
• Apply expertise and knowledge to maximise the potential of the communications which are delivered from the senior team

About you:

• Have experience of delivering internal communications.
• Possess strong written and presentation skills and the ability to adapt style to different audiences and channels.
• Be able to work independently, using your own initiative to generate ideas and implement a high quality programme of internal communications.
• Have the organisation skills and attention to detail to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and the discipline to deliver them within tight deadlines.
• Experience of successful delivery of internal communication initiatives that have added-value to the business and improved employee engagement levels.
• Be team-oriented, flexible and enthusiastic with a committed, can-do approach.
• Good knowledge and experience of developing, leveraging and managing content within intranet and internal/employee platforms.

Why apply?

This role is based in our Head Office, Carlisle, giving you easy access to major rail and road networks with easy links to Newcastle, Manchester, London and Scotland.

You’ll also be just a short drive from the beautiful Lake District National Park and all it has to offer.

As well as this, we provide:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• On site canteen facilities
• Free on site parking
• Company pension scheme
• A paid community day per year
• Collaborative, supportive organisation committed to developing full potential
• Excellent opportunity for progression based on delivery, output and alignment to our values
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and an extension Employee Assistance Programme

The closing date for completed applications is 03 May 2019.

At The Cumberland our people are our greatest source of success. We’re creating a workplace where we are all proud to work and we’ve a fantastic opportunity for an established People Business Partner to join our innovative People and Culture team to support our transformative journey.

We’re looking to meet like- minded passionate, innovative and commercially driven people professionals.

The role and where you’ll fit:

You’ll be (or will be working towards) CIPD level 5 qualified and ideally in a role where there is a true partnership approach to HR.

You’ll understand what it takes to build a great employee experience and won‘t be afraid to ask “what if”. You will have a natural affinity to challenge and will be able to contribute across a whole spectrum of people related tasks.

We’re looking for an established People Business Partner who has a natural collaborative style and a proven track record of successfully supporting leaders and people managers in delivering change.

HR experience in a retail or customer experience industry would be an advantage.

In return you will have the opportunity to work within a company that has an excellent reputation with customers and a supportive colleague environment.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey to help us shape new ways of working within the team to build an outstanding people experience and workplace culture.

We’re an enthusiastic People and Culture team with wide ranging responsibilities, if you have the experience and skills we’d love you to apply.

Why apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• One paid charity day per year.
• Collaborative, supportive organisation committed to developing full potential.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression based on delivery, output and alignment to CBS values.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and an extension Employee Assistance Programme.
• This position will be considered either working full time, part time, which can be family friendly hours or job share would also be considered.

Interested?

For an informal confidential discussion email Jill Johnston, Chief People Officer jill.johnston@cumberland.co.uk or Louise Blake, People and Culture Manager louise.blake@cumberland.co.uk

The closing date for completed applications is 03 May 2019.