Organisational Development & Leadership Advisor NEW GMCA Posted today Manchester £30,024 - £38,[...]

Organisational Development & Leadership Advisor

Contract: Permanent

About the role

This role offers the chance to shape organisational development and leadership across Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, working on impactful projects that drive real change and improvement. The position combines meaningful collaboration, professional growth and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the design, delivery and evaluation of OD activities, including leadership development, employee engagement and team development initiatives.
• Collaborating with colleagues and external partners to deliver impactful projects that drive performance and service improvement.
• Coordinating leadership and management training, ensuring people‑management skills are embedded throughout the organisation.
• Fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, coordinating OD approaches that champion equality and diversity at all levels.
• Maintaining and enhancing data‑management systems to support delivery and provide robust evidence for OD and Leadership services.
• Delivering excellent customer service as the front face of the OD & Leadership Team, creating a positive and supportive environment for staff and partners.

About you

We’re looking for someone who lives out our GMCA values of Collaborating, Empowering and Delivering, and who role‑models GMFRS values of Respect, Excellence, Honesty, Inclusiveness and Professionalism. You should be a strong communicator, organised, adaptable and able to demonstrate the following:

Qualifications and skills

• Demonstrable experience delivering excellent customer service and supporting high‑volume activities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and continuous learning, demonstrating curiosity and a drive for innovation.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including remote and in‑person meetings, in line with the organisation’s hybrid working policy.

What we offer

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package as part of our overall employment offer. Further details can be found in the attached role profile.

Equal Opportunities

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the diverse communities across Greater Manchester. All suitably qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. Reasonable adjustments are considered for disabled applicants.

Supporting Documents

OD & Leadership Advisor Role Profile: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Calculate your take‑home pay: https://www.gov.uk

Find out how your employment may affect your benefits: https://www.turn2us.org.uk

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