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Our vacancies

Join our team and make a difference you can be proud of. 

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Head of Communications
Location: Carlisle Hybrid, with a home base within Cumbria, Lancashire or the North East, working between home, and a People First office location
Are you an experienced communications leader who can set direction, shape reputation and help organisations make a greater impact? We are looking for a Head of Communications to lead our Communications Team and delivery a dynamic new strategy for…
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Hospitality Job Coach
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
In this role, you will be part of our customer-facing team, ensuring excellent customer service is always delivered while supporting and mentoring learners with learning disabilities and/or autistic people. Working in a clean, safe, and welcoming…
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Finance Officer
Location: Carlisle, North West
Are you organised, accurate and looking for a finance role where your work genuinely makes a difference? We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our friendly and supportive finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with…
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Carers Support Co-ordinator
Location: Hybrid working from home and Workington, with travel across West Cumbria as required, West Cumbria
As a Carer Support Co-ordinator, you will provide organised administrative and practical support to the Carers Volunteer Programme while contributing to the wider work of the Carers Team. You will help keep volunteer records and programme activity…
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Why work with us

At People First, we're passionate about building a fairer, more inclusive community where everyone is seen, heard and valued. Whether you are supporting communities, shaping campaigns, or working behind the scenes, your role here makes a real difference.

People First strives to create a welcoming, positive and inclusive environment for everyone. We are committed to living our values, upholding our culture, and ensuring professional conduct is upheld at every level. We believe in supporting the team as wholeheartedly as the communities we support.

Our values

Fairness: We believe that fairness is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to treating everyone justly, without bias and challenging inequality whenever we see it

Rights: We uphold and promote people’s rights, ensuring that their voices are heard, respected and that they can make decisions for themselves

Belonging: We create environments where everyone feels safe, valued, and part or our community. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in everything we do

Courage: We stand up for what’s right, even when it’s difficult. We speak out against injustice, challenge poor practices and take action to drive positive change

Kindness: We lead with compassion, empathy, and understanding. We treat everyone with patience, dignity, and genuine care, offering support and listening to one another.

Love: We show love to those we work with especially when they don't love themselves.

Our culture

Culture is created by all of us; we each play our part in making People First the place we want it to be. We strive to create a culture that feels like a community, where:

  • Everyone is welcomed with respect and inclusion.
  • We communicate openly and honestly with kindness and care.
  • We support one another to thrive, professionally and personally.
  • Leaders model the values we hold, setting the tone for the entire organisation.

We own our culture and always work to ensure People First is a place where people can be themselves and where everyone feels safe and valued. 

Benefits offered

We are proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect our values.

Generous annual leave entitlement
Birthday day off
Team events and celebrations
Festive close down time off
Volunteering day off
Length of service increments
Employer pension contribution of 6%
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A warm, supportive culture where you can thrive