Job description

Project Support Officer

£30,151 - £33,820

Permanent

36.25 hours per week

Based at GMCA HQ, 1stFloor, Tootal Building, Oxford Road, Manchester

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The Role

Do you want the opportunity to provide vital project support to a Change Programme that will deliver the following vision?

“We will create a better information ecosystem that realises the full potential of information; manages, shares, and uses information responsibly; helps to tackle our most serious challenges; and supports Greater Manchester’s wider ambitions.”*

*GM Information Strategy

As part of your role there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skillset and progress your career within projects. We are passionate about developing our team and we will take an active role in your development, working with you to establish your career direction, and support you to achieve your goals.

About You

The GMCA Information Governance service is delivering an innovative Change Programme and we are looking for a positive, dynamic and organised Project Support Officer to join our team.

Reporting into the IG Change Programme Manager you will provide project support to the Change Programme and Project Managers and undertake duties appropriate to your role. This will be a varied role and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to be exposed to a range of projects and initiatives taking place across the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Transport for Greater Manchester.

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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 Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

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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 and Non-binary identity, 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.

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

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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

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Mandatory Information:

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Privacy Notice

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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.

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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 [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £30,151.00-£33,820.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester, M1 6EU

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