Graduate Estates Surveyor GMCA Place Graduate Programme

Salary: £30,024

Hours: 36.25 per week

Contract: 2 Year Place Graduate Trainee Programme

Location: Based at Wigan Council, Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN (although occasional working from Tootle Building, Manchester City Centre will be required)

Closing date: 2nd April 2026 at 23:59pm

Interviews likely to take place: May 2026

We will be holding a candidate Information Session on Wednesday 25th March at 17:00. Here you can find out more about the Trainee/Graduate role and how the 2 years will look working at your designated Local Authority.

Please use the following link to connect to the session https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/39523960566015?p=0dViUwhwBZ458320R0

About the Role

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is a statutory body consisting of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and a directly elected Mayor. It has wide-ranging economic development, regeneration and transport functions and an ambitious agenda to make Greater Manchester a better place in which to grow up, live, work and invest.

Our Place Graduate Programme provides a unique development opportunity for a graduate wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer. A Graduate appointment is being sought to support the Wigan Districts.

Supporting the Wigan District, and their Place Based Directorship, the Programme is seeking a graduate who will make a positive impact in roles associated with Planning and Development Surveying, Regeneration, Economic Development, Building Control, Environmental Health, Housing and Housing Strategy, Climate Change, Delivery and Planning Policy.

About You

Our wide range of services and the speed of change in local government mean that we need high calibre graduates who will thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The Graduate Trainee Programme wants applications from graduates who can work effectively in complex and diverse situations, work in partnership with people at all levels from a variety of disciplines, aspire to become future managers, are prepared to challenge the status quo to bring about change, are prepared to learn and share knowledge and experiences, have resilience and show dedication to our aim of making Greater Manchester a great place to live, work and visit.

The GMCA aims to reflect the diverse communities within Greater Manchester. We are looking for people who have the right values and attitudes and who can demonstrate their motivation for a career in the public sector. We are looking to develop future leaders, so we want graduates who are adaptable, resourceful and passionate about making a difference to Greater Manchester’s communities and who can demonstrate excellence in:

• working with others

• persuasive communication

• delivering outcomes

• analysis and problem solving

• personal resilience

• leadership potential

• commercial awareness

• ICT skills

Purpose of the Place Graduate Trainee Programme

• To attract high performance, enthusiastic graduates who have the skills needed to succeed in senior management.
• To offer a series of placements and projects, along with a learning and development programme with national and locally delivered elements that will provide a grounding in key aspects of local government.
• To encourage graduates to make a long-term commitment to working in Greater Manchester.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Recourses; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

To find out more about working for us please click here:https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Eligibility

Graduate in relevant discipline.

Training and Development

Over the two years of the programme, you will be supported to take part in a range of Learning and Development opportunities which will contribute to meeting the needs of the authority, our local community and the region.

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:GMCA offer - Green book.docx

Mandatory Information:

Privacy Notice

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

Corporate Duties

Do not behave in way which discriminates against your fellow employees, or potential employees on the grounds of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, creed, colour, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

Safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to staff and pensioners. Refrain from smoking in any areas of Service premises.

Behave in a manner that ensures the security of property and resources. Abide by all relevant Service Policies and Procedures.

Records Management / Data Protection - As an employee of the GMCA, you have a legal responsibility for all records (including employee health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work with the Service. The records may be paper, electronic, audio or videotapes. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work.

Confidentiality and Information Security - As a GMCA employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the GMCA, whether employee records or GMCA information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave the GMCA employment. All employees must maintain confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.

Data Quality - All staff are personally responsible for the quality of data entered by themselves, or on their behalf, on GMCAs computerised systems or manual records (paper records) and must ensure that such data is entered accurately and, in a timely manner, to ensure high standards of data quality in accordance with Departmental protocols. To ensure data is handled in a secure manner protecting the confidentiality of any personal data held in meeting the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Health and Safety - All employees of GMCA have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable GMCA to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Service’s undertakings.

Service Policies - All GMCA employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies.

Equal Opportunities - GMCA provides a range of services and employment opportunities for a diverse population. As a GMCA employee you are expected to treat all employees / partners / members of the public and work colleagues with dignity and respect irrespective of their background.