About the Role "This is a 2 year fixed term position and can be offered on a secondment basis where appropriate" Are you passionate about tackling inequality and improving outcomes for people in Greater Manchester?
GMCA is leading the way in addressing gambling harms, and we need a dynamic Programme Lead to drive our initiatives forward.
As part of the Public Service Reform Team at GMCA, you will work with a diverse range of partners, including NHS GM, local authorities, and community organisations, to deliver the Greater Manchester Gambling Harms Action Plan.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on public health and social policy at a regional level in an emerging field.
You will be responsible for delivering the Action Plan, prioritising key partnerships and activities, ensuring that milestones are achieved, and the programme delivers to the timescales, quality expectations, and programme budget agreed with the GM Gambling Harm Board.
About You We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant field such as public health, social policy, mental health, or mental wellbeing, with a good understanding of key principles and approaches to programme delivery and evidence of continuous professional development.
You should have experience managing programme and/or project teams, motivating staff, and working across organisations to deliver quality outcomes.
Strong skills in developing strategic relationships, researching best practices, and understanding the relationship between GMCA, NHS GM, and local authorities are essential.
A commitment to the principles, practices, and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion is also crucial.
About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up ofa number ofkey Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providersincluding;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 ouremployees, andaim 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 andNon-binaryidentity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief,sexand 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: 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.
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If employees are identified as a match from theregisterthen 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 - Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
Hybrid working This role is part of GMCAshybrid working scheme.
As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved ourmanagementmethods by trusting and empowering staff to delivertheir workin the best way that suits the business and their individualneeds, andsupports health and wellbeing.Our hybrid workingpolicy sets out aflexibleapproach,combining attendance at our[Manchester city centreoffice/ 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, yourteamand your work.
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