Strategic Policy and Programme Manager

GMCA; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 56 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GMCA is seeking a Strategic Policy and Programme Manager to shape and deliver priorities around stronger communities, community cohesion, safety and the Live Well agenda in Greater Manchester.

This role will lead strategic programmes, coordinate across authorities, community groups and partners, and secure funding to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering public policy, programmes or strategy.
• Strong understanding of community cohesion and engagement.
• Experience working with communities and voluntary organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic programmes for strong communities and Live Well.
• Manage complex projects and partnerships across Greater Manchester.
• Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Collaborate with communities and partners to address tensions and hate.
• Support funding and commissioning activity and manage budgets.
• Represent GMCA at regional and national meetings and events.
• Provide policy advice and strategic support to senior leaders.

Connaissances

Policy development

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Public sector experience

Formation

Degree level

Description du poste

Strategic Policy and Programme Manager

Permanent

£56,293 - £61,064

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking for an experienced and passionate Strategic Policy and Programme Manager to help shape and deliver some of the region's most important priorities around stronger communities, community cohesion, safety and the Live Well agenda.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in developing and delivering programmes that bring communities together, strengthen trust and confidence, and create safer, more inclusive places for people to live, work and thrive.

Working closely with the Deputy Director for Safer and Stronger Communities, the Deputy Mayor, local authorities, community organisations and a wide range of partners, you will lead strategic programmes that address community tensions, tackle hate crime, promote cohesion, and support the delivery of Greater Manchester's wider strategic objectives.

About the Role

As Strategic Policy and Programme Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of programmes and policies that support Greater Manchester's Stronger Communities and Live Well ambitions.

You will coordinate activity across multiple organisations and sectors, bringing together local authorities, public services, community groups, the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector, and people with lived experience to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.

A key aspect of the role will be identifying opportunities for collaboration and funding, commissioning projects and services, managing programme budgets, and ensuring that delivery achieves meaningful outcomes for communities across Greater Manchester.

You will also provide expert policy advice and strategic support to senior leaders, including the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Executive Leadership Team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the development and delivery of strategic programmes that support community cohesion, stronger communities and Live Well priorities.
• Managing complex projects and partnerships across Greater Manchester.
• Developing evidence-based policy recommendations and strategic reports for senior decision-makers.
• Working with communities and partners to understand and respond to community tensions, disinformation and hate.
• Supporting the development of Greater Manchester's Cohesion Needs Assessment.
• Managing commissioning, grant funding and procurement activity.
• Building strong relationships with local authorities, community safety partners, government departments and community organisations.
• Identifying and securing external funding opportunities.
• Representing GMCA at regional and national meetings, boards and events.
• Supporting the Deputy Mayor's priorities through research, analysis and programme delivery.

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and politically aware individual with significant experience of working in policy, programme delivery or partnership development within a complex public sector environment.

You will have:

• Experience of developing and delivering public policy, programmes or strategy.
• A strong understanding of community cohesion, inclusion and community engagement.
• Experience of working directly with communities, voluntary organisations and people with lived experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.
• Experience of managing programmes, projects, contracts, grants or commissioning activity.
• An understanding of local government and the challenges facing public services.
• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience in policy development and programme delivery.

Additional Information

• Occasional evening and weekend working may be required.
• Travel across Greater Manchester and nationally will be required as part of the role.

This post is a politically restricted post, as defined by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by Section 30 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009) on one of the following grounds:

• the post is that of a Chief Officer or Deputy Chief Officer or
• the post has delegated powers to discharge the functions of the Authority; or
• the duties associated with the post include giving advice on a regular basis to the Authority, to Committees or Sub-Committees of the Authority (including member panels, Sub-Committees etc.) or to joint committees on which the Authority is represented or give advice to Executive Members, Committees or speak to the media.

The post holder has a right to appeal to the GMCA Chief Executive against the classification of their post as politically restricted.

About us:

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the cityregion’s ten councils and key partners including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. Our shared vision is to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life. We work to grow an inclusive economy and ensure people have what they need to live happy, healthy lives, tackling inequalities. Our policy department include Digital, Economy, Education, Work & Skills, Environment, Place Making, Public Service Reform, and Safer & Stronger Communities - who are supported by our essential corporate functions like Finance, Legal & Governance, People Services, Procurement and Communications.

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 people's 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 the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

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:

Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs

Mandatory Information:

Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome.

Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our Manchester city centre office, allocated GM Local Authority office(s), or on site in the community, with remote working, typically from home (within a reasonable commutable distance from Greater Manchester); the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.