Programme Support Officer (Sustainable Consumption and Production)

inploi; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector authority in Greater Manchester is seeking a Programme Support Officer for a 3-year FTC. This hybrid role involves supporting sustainable consumption projects across the city-region, engaging with communities, and providing project support. The ideal candidate has experience in programme support and excellent communication skills. Join us to contribute to the Greater Manchester Strategy.

Benefits

Competitive package

Flexible working patterns

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting programmes and projects, ideally in an environmental context.
• Experience engaging with community groups, schools, and local authorities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to sustainability and inclusive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of SCP projects across Greater Manchester.
• Engage with stakeholders to progress environmental priorities.
• Provide high-quality project support and communications.
• Travel within the community to support delivery and engagement.

Skills

Programme and project support

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Programme Support Officer

3 Year FTC

This role is hybrid, involving both office and home working with travel within the community to support delivery and engagement. Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Environment Team is looking for a Programme Support Officer to help deliver our Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) programme, a key part of Greater Manchester’s 5-Year Environment Plan. You’ll support the development and delivery of SCP projects across the city-region, working with communities, schools, businesses, and local authorities to drive forward environmental priorities — from circular economy initiatives to sustainable lifestyle programmes. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, providing high-quality project support, communications, and stakeholder engagement across a fast-evolving agenda.

• Support the delivery of SCP projects across the city-region.
• Engage with communities, schools, businesses, and local authorities to progress environmental priorities.
• Provide high-quality project support, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Travel within the community to support delivery and engagement as required.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting programmes and projects, ideally in an environmental or policy context.
• Is experienced in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including community groups, schools, and local authorities.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Is proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Shares our commitment to sustainability and inclusive delivery.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team contributing to the ambitions of the Greater Manchester Strategy, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of 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 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/

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:

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. Our policy supports flexible working patterns combining attendance at the Manchester city centre office, Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton, other locations, and remote working. Location is primarily dictated by business needs; you will work with your manager to regularly review the best pattern for you and the team.

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