Your role: Greater Manchester is one of the most exciting places in the country to work today. It has always been a place of progressive thinking and pioneering ideas. It is at the heart of the devolution journey, a prominent voice for the North and a city region with a clear and ambitious vision to become one of the best places in the world. Our Governance & Scrutiny and Business Support Teams provide a vital and pivotal service to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, as well as developing close working partnerships with; Transport for Greater Manchester, the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership team, Greater Manchester councillors, officers and teams across the Greater Manchester districts. The GMCA is always considering how its supporting functions can be further developed and wants to appoint the role below to work with a wider team of Governance, Scrutiny and Business support staff. The role will predominantly support the reception, providing a meet and greet service for visitors, work closely with other organisations and teams within and outside of the GMCA such as GM local Authorities, GMP and both the private and the voluntary and community sector. Please note this post is office based, with the successful applicant required to be in the office 5 days per week, on weekly fixed hours, to meet business needs. About you: We are looking for someone who has an interest and enthusiasm for Greater Manchester and has some awareness of the work of the Mayor and the GMCA. You will need to be able to demonstrate that you can: Liaise with internal and external customer groups and strategic partners, including: Senior Managers and staff within GMCA Senior Members & Officers from across the GM Local Authorities and other regional and national Local Authorities Public Sector Organisations Government Departments Universities and Higher Education Facilities Private sector representatives & Managing Directors from across GM s private sector and stakeholders/partners. Build positive working relationships with internal and external customer groups and senior strategic partners Develop positive relationships with a wide range of external partners, including Local Authorities, Politicians, Regeneration Partnerships, GMP, Government Departments, Universities, Private sector representatives and Voluntary and community sector organisations and groups. Produce management information from IT systems and provide a high level of administrative support for the organisation Produce agendas for meeting Attend and produce the notes of meetings Be flexible in your approach and enthusiastic to work across a range of different teams If this sounds like the next opportunity you have been looking for, please contact Sylvia Welsh sylvia.welshgreatermanchester-ca.gov.uk for more information. About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. 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. To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/ 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: Artificial Intelligence (AI) 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. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) 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. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. 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 / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; 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.