Job: Graduate Surveyor
Salary: £29,777 per annum
Hours: 36.25
Contract: Fixed term: 2-year programme
Location: Either – Bolton Council, Bury Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council, or Wigan Council
We recently ran an Information Session via Teams to give an insight in to life as a Graduate at the GMCA, if you would like to be sent the link for this please let us know.
Advert closing date: 6th May 2024 – 23:59pm
To note: individuals who have previously been appointed to, and benefitted from, any Graduate Programme and/or Trainee Programme that the GMCA have previously provided, or currently provide, are ineligible for this Programme; and therefore should not apply.
Virtual Information Sessions: An opportunity to find more about the job and ask questions. Details will be sent out to those who have started /submitted an application.
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About us:
This is one of the most exciting times to join the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as the GMCA is a public sector employer of choice, leading the way in devolution, in the largest city region economy outside London.
The GMCA is a statutory body consisting of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and a directly elected Mayor. It has wide-ranging economic development, regeneration and transport functions and an ambitious agenda to make Greater Manchester a better place in which to grow up, live, work, visit, and invest.
Our Graduate Programme provides a unique development opportunity for high calibre graduates wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer. Graduate appointments are sought to support the ten Greater Manchester (GM) Local Authorities, plus Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Across these organisations, we are looking to appoint five Graduate Surveyors.
Your role and you:
The successful candidate will be seconded full-time to either, Bolton Council, Bury Council, Tameside Council, Trafford Council, or Wigan Council and will be based at the respective Council’s offices. The Programme is seeking graduates with an interest in the development process/ built environment who will make a positive impact within the Place Based Directorships, particularly with Planning and Development Surveying. Other areas of involvement may include Regeneration, Economic Development, Building Control, Environmental Health, Housing and Housing Strategy, Climate Change, Delivery and Planning Policy.
The Programme provides a rich experience; based around placements that will engage you in work that is core to the GM’s priorities. Twenty percent of your work hours will be dedicated to completing a long-term corresponding training course.
Our wide range of services and the speed of change in local government mean that we need high calibre graduates who will thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The Graduate Programme wants applications from graduates who can work effectively in complex and diverse situations, work in partnership with people at all levels from a variety of disciplines, aspire to become future leaders, are prepared to challenge the status quo to bring about change, are prepared to learn and share knowledge and experiences, are resilient and show dedication to our aim of making GM a great place to live, work, visit, and invest.
As a Graduate Surveyor, this post holder will:
· be supported through placement in one of the five GM local authorities (see above) and be involved in varied project work across the directorate.
· be expected to undertake the PgDip in Real Estate and Property Management course at the University of Salford (the course will be fully funded by the GMCA) (https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/real-estate-and-property-management).
· be supported to take part in a range of local and national training and development opportunities which will contribute to meeting the needs of the directorates, the priorities of the GMCA and the local communities it serves.
· work collaboratively with both the GMCA, TfGM, GM Wider Leadership Team, the hosting organisation, other public sector partners and the private sector.
Greater Manchester is one of the most diverse areas in the UK, you will need the right values and attitudes and be able to demonstrate your motivation for a career in the public sector. You will need to be adaptable, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference to Greater Manchester communities. You will need to demonstrate excellence in working with others, persuasive communication, delivering outcomes, scrutiny and problem solving, personal resilience, leadership potential, and digital skills.
Applicants of all ages are strongly encouraged.
More about us:
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, 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: GMCA offer - Green book.docx
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.
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 the office 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.