Job Title: Clerk to the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy

Hours of Work: 22.5 (Spread over 3 Days Tues, Wed and Thurs). The hours of work are flexible to accommodate travel. Occasional hybrid working is possible, subject to agreement.

Contract Duration: Permanent Following Successful Probation Period (6 Months)

Salary: £33,000 (£55,000 Pro Rata)

Annual Leave: 15 Days (25 Days Per Year Pro Rata)

The Lord-Lieutenant is seeking to appoint the Clerk to the Lieutenancy. This exciting opportunity would suit an experienced and organised individual who would join the team, in the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy Office, based in the Valo Building in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester. This is a newly modernised building situated next to Lancashire Cricket Club and is accessible by road and an excellent public transport system including two, close by, Metrolink Stations.

The Lord-Lieutenant and the Lieutenancy

The Lieutenancy is composed of people who have given significant public service in one form or another. The principal person is the Lord-Lieutenant who is appointed by His Majesty The King and is his representative in the county. The Lord-Lieutenant is supported by a Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants that she appoints.

The primary role of the Lord Lieutenant is to uphold the dignity of the Crown but she also arranges visits of the members of the Royal Family, presents medals and awards on behalf of the Sovereign, participates in civic and voluntary activities, liaises with the Armed Forces and their association of cadets, and actively promotes national recognition and awards in The King’s name.

The Lieutenancy office consists of three part-time staff who support the Lord-Lieutenant in her duties and act as the principle point of contact for all enquiries.

The Role

The Clerk to the Lieutenancy is appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant in accordance with the S5 (1) Lieutenancy Act 1997. This function is usually undertaken by the Chief Executive of the County Council but in Metropolitan Counties it is a specific role undertaken by a person of standing and integrity in the County. In Greater Manchester this is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week over three days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). The Lieutenancy office is open during office hours from Monday to Thursday inclusive. This is a hybrid role with the ability to work from home when needed or required subject to agreement.

The responsibilities of the Clerk include managing the Lieutenancy office, communications, and facilitating the Lord-Lieutenant’s work which involves organising royal visits, presentations of honours and awards, and various local civic duties. The successful candidate should be confident, well organised and have previous experience within a similar role i.e. supporting a senior public figure. Confidentiality is a key characteristic of this position. Please see the Job Description for full details of the role's key tasks and responsibilities.

The role comes with a free car park space located at the Valo Building. There is a café on site but the office also has access to full kitchen facilities.

How to apply

Send a copy of your CV along with a resume or letter of application that details how your relevant skills match against the criteria within the person specification. This will be used as part of a shortlisting process should there be a high volume of applicants. Please send both documents to the Lieutenancy Office by email: office@gmlo.org

Any information that you send to the Lieutenancy will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. https://manchesterlieutenancy.org/

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Please indicate within your resume if you are disabled or have a long-term health condition.

The application closing date is 30/01/26

Interviews will take place on the 24th and 25th February 2026

Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description
↗ Person Specification

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Location

Valo Building , Talbot Road , Stretford , M16 0PU , United Kingdom

Job ID

4115

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