Project and Policy Officer (Resilience)

Greater Manchester Combined Authority; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking an experienced Project and Policy Officer to join the Resilience Directorate (GMRU). You will provide comprehensive project management support across the directorate’s portfolios, coordinating with national government, resilience organisations and international partners.

The role focuses on delivering the resilience strategy, governance and timely actions.

Qualifications

• Experience of civil contingencies, resilience or emergency planning within a complex public sector environment.
• Knowledge of multi-agency resilience arrangements and emergency management structures.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to senior leaders and governance groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage project plans and documentation, record keeping and safeguarding of sensitive information.
• Support policy leads by researching how local strategy aligns with statutory requirements and national policy.
• Carry out research and intelligence gathering to support strategy development and decision making.
• Produce high quality reports, briefings, correspondence, presentations and reports for the Chief Resilience Officer.

Skills

Project management

Multi-partner initiatives

Civil contingencies

Resilience planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Organisation & planning

Job description

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with out of hours work as part of a 24/7/365 on-call rota

Contract: Permanent, hybrid

Base: GMCA Offices, Tootal House, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester M1 6EU

Interviews: 26 and 27 November in central Manchester

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project and Policy Officer to join the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Resilience Directorate (GMRU), providing a comprehensive project management support service across all of the directorate's portfolios.

Working closely with the Strategic Policy Lead (Strategy and Partnerships), you will ensure the effective delivery of GMRU projects, initiatives and governance, providing project management and day to day coordination to support the GMRU business plan and resilience strategy. The role has a strong focus on partnership working with national government, resilience organisations, city networks, international partners and key Greater Manchester organisations.

You will:

• Manage project plans and documentation, record keeping, version control and the safeguarding of sensitive information.
• Support policy leads by researching how local strategy aligns with statutory requirements, including the Civil Contingencies Act, and national policy.
• Carry out research, analysis and intelligence gathering to support strategy development and decision making.
• Produce high quality reports and briefings, and draft correspondence, presentations and reports on behalf of the Chief Resilience Officer.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the GM Resilience Strategy.
• Build relationships with internal teams, national government, resilience organisations, city networks and international partners.
• Support Greater Manchester's contribution to national and international resilience agendas.
• Coordinate team resources to ensure effective governance and timely follow up on actions.
• Translate complex resilience challenges into clear, actionable policy proposals.

About you

We are looking for a capable resilience professional with experience of civil contingencies, emergency and business continuity planning and the wider resilience agenda. You will bring:

• A proven track record in project management and multi-partner initiatives.
• Experience of civil contingencies, resilience or emergency planning within a complex public sector environment.
• Knowledge of multi-agency resilience arrangements and emergency management structures.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present evidence-based recommendations.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly to senior leaders, partners and governance groups.
• Excellent organisation, planning, problem solving and decision making skills.

Mandatory requirements

• Successful police security clearance through Greater Manchester Police.
• Membership of GMRU's strategic on-call rota providing 24/7/365 support to the 10 Greater Manchester local authorities.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (casual car user allowance paid).
• Willingness to travel across Greater Manchester and beyond when needed.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal interview, written assessment and short presentation on 26 and 27 November in central Manchester, lasting around 3 hours.

About us

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority brings together the city-region's ten councils and key partners to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. We value the diversity of our employees and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process.