Job Title: Project and Policy Support Officer About GMCA The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the ten Greater Manchester councils to drive regional development and public service reform. Based at the Tootal Building in Manchester, GMCA works across key areas including transport, health, housing, policing, community safety and economic growth. Through close collaboration with local authorities, public services, and community partners, GMCA delivers integrated approaches that improve outcomes for people and places across Greater Manchester. About the Team The Greater Manchester Safer and Stronger Communities team operates at the frontline of public safety for one of the UK’s largest cityregions. Led by Deputy Mayor Kate Green, the team shapes regional priorities across policing, crime, criminal justice and fire services, influencing decisions that affect millions of people. This is a highprofile, fastmoving environment where you’ll work closely with senior leaders and partners, support bold regional ambitions, and be part of work that genuinely makes Greater Manchester safer and stronger. The Role This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safer and Stronger Communities Team in a varied and fastpaced support role. As a Project and Policy Support Officer, you will provide highquality project, policy and administrative support to help deliver the priorities of the Deputy Mayor’s portfolio. You will support the smooth running of programmes, governance arrangements and partnership activity, helping to ensure work is wellcoordinated, deadlines are met, and decisions are supported by clear and accurate information. You will work closely with senior officers, policy leads and partner organisations across policing, criminal justice, local authorities and the voluntary and community sector. Your role will be central to keeping work on track, coordinating activity, and supporting effective delivery across the Safer and Stronger Communities agenda. Key responsibilities will include: Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) 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. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on-site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.
Salary: £34,434 £38,220
Hours: Full time 36.25 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Tootal Building, 54 Oxford Road, Manchester
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Location
Tootal Buildings, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU, United Kingdom
Job ID
1093
