Work & Skills Support Officer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced team delivering work that makes a real difference across Greater Manchester. You’ll support major priorities including the Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, employer engagement and the Careers Hub, helping to keep projects, meetings, budgets and key workstreams running smoothly. Working with senior colleagues and high-profile partners across local government, education and industry, you’ll gain valuable experience, build your confidence and develop skills that will set you up for a successful public sector career., We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

You’ll be organised, proactive and confident working in a busy environment where no two days are the same. You’ll enjoy keeping things on track, supporting others and working with a wide range of people. We’re looking for someone who can communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and take pride in producing high-quality work. You may already have experience in administration, coordination, finance support or research, and you’ll be comfortable using digital systems and handling information accurately. Most importantly, you’ll bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people across Greater Manchester.

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

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.