Employer: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)
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Location: Manchester, M1 6EU (also based at Tameside Place Graduate Programme)
Pay: £30,024 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent – 2‑year Graduate Programme
Hours: 36.25 per week
Closing Date: 15/04/2026
About this job
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is a statutory body with the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and an elected Mayor. The Place Graduate Programme offers a 2‑year cycle of placements across diverse functions including Planning and Development Surveying, Regeneration, Economic Development, Building Control, Environmental Health, Housing Strategy, Climate Change, Delivery and Planning Policy. The programme aims to develop future leaders within Greater Manchester.
Responsibilities
- Support the Tameside District’s Place Based Directorship across a range of functions (Planning & Development, Regeneration, etc.)
- Assist with planning and development surveying, economic development, building control, environmental health, housing strategy, climate change initiatives, delivery and planning policy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, deliver projects, share knowledge and ideas.
- Participate in learning and development activities and national and local training sessions.
- Maintain high standards of data quality and confidentiality as per GMCA policy.
Qualifications
- Graduate status in a relevant discipline.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
- Resilience, adaptability and a commitment to public sector values.
- Knowledge of local government, planning and regeneration preferred.
- Good understanding of ICT, commercial awareness and personal leadership potential.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package. The two‑year programme provides continuous learning, national and local training, and opportunities to influence policy and practice within Greater Manchester.
Diversity & Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of age, disability, trans status, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. xwzovoh GMCA is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment.
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