Project and Policy Support Officer

GMCA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) seeks a Project and Policy Support Officer to support the Complex Safeguarding team. You will coordinate safeguarding across Greater Manchester, build relationships with partners including law enforcement and elected representatives, and prepare correspondence for senior leadership.

The role requires a solid educational background or relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to draft reports and manage deadlines.

Qualifications

• Solid educational background or relevant experience in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with colleagues, external organisations, senior staff, political members, and the public.
• Experience in multi-agency collaboration and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to draft reports or official communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft systems and willingness to learn in-house ICT tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding efforts across Greater Manchester and support the Head of Complex Safeguarding.
• Prepare detailed correspondence and comprehensive reports for the Deputy Mayor and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners such as law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and elected representatives.
• Scrutinise safeguarding practices and promote accountability to uphold high standards of care and safety.
• Assist in fast-paced, collaborative work within the Complex Safeguarding team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Project planning

Report writing

Deadline management

Microsoft Office

ICT systems familiarity

Education

Educational background or relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job: Project and Policy Support Officer

Salary £35,570 - £39,481

Hours: Full time - 36.25 hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Tootal Building, 54 Oxford Road, Manchester

Interview date: Tuesday 6th October 2026

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together ten local councils to drive regional development and public service innovation. Located at the Tootal Buildings in Manchester, GMCA focuses on areas such as transport, health, housing, policing, and economic growth. Through collaboration among local leaders, public bodies, and community partners, the authority delivers integrated services designed to improve the lives of Greater Manchester residents.

The Complex Safeguarding team operates within GMCA’s Safer and Stronger Communities team, overseeing police, crime, criminal justice, and fire services. This team plays a crucial part in promoting safety and accountability throughout the Greater Manchester region.

The Role:

This position is both varied and impactful, positioned at the heart of the complex safeguarding team. Working closely with the Head of Complex Safeguarding, the successful candidate will help coordinate efforts to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and harm across Greater Manchester.

Building and maintaining strong relationshipsboth within the team and with external partners such as law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, and elected representativesis core to the role.

A significant element involves preparing detailed correspondence and comprehensive reports for the Deputy Mayor and senior leadership, making up-to-date knowledge of policy and practice developments at various government levels especially valuable.

At its core, this position plays a pivotal role in advancing the principles of complex safeguarding, ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive coordinated protection and support. By scrutinising safeguarding practices and promoting accountability, the role directly contributes to upholding the highest standards of care and safety across Greater Manchester.

About You:

A solid educational background or relevant experience is important in a team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for building relationships with colleagues, external organisations, senior staff, political members, and the public.

Experience in multi-agency collaboration, project planning, meeting deadlines, and drafting reports or official communications is recognised.

Proficiency in Microsoft systems is required, as well as a willingness to learn new in-house ICT packages.

These competencies support working effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS clearance before appointment.

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