Resilience Projects & Policy Officer (Hybrid)

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

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.