Assistant Communications and Engagement Officer
Communications, Marketing, PR

Assistant Communications and Engagement Officer
SALARY: Grade 4, £19,446
CONTRACT: Fixed Term till September 2021
LOCATION: GMCA, Churchgate House, Oxford Street, Manchester
CONTRACT HOURS: 36.25 hours per week
CLOSING DATE: 25th February 2021 at 23:59

Role Profile 

Please note, due to COVID-19, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. If successful on application, hiring managers will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

ABOUT US

Greater Manchester is one of the country's most successful city-regions. Home to more than 2.7 million people and with an economy bigger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland, our vision is to make it one of the best in the world to grow up, get on and grow old. In 2017 Greater Manchester elected a Mayor who, along with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), has additional powers and responsibilities devolved from the Government. Working closely with the ten Greater Manchester Councils that make up the GMCA, this gives local people more control over issues such as transport, regeneration, homelessness and attracting investment into the city-region.

As an employer, the GMCA is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including the office of the Mayor of Greater Manchester; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); police, crime and criminal justice; homelessness; culture; environment; work and skills; and the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub.

GMCA’s Communications and Engagement Team is responsible for ensuring that all parts of the GMCA has a coherent, consistent and coordinated approach to communications and engagement, all of which is delivered to a high standard. We work with numerous stakeholders, including our own colleagues, journalists, officers in partner organisations, elected members, members of the public, and industry experts.

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 individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. 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.

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

To find out more about working for us please click here https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

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.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for somebody who is passionate about all forms of communications, media, campaigns and community engagement. The successful candidate will support the Communications and Engagement team across a range of communications and engagement activity.

We are particularly looking for someone with knowledge and experience of digital communication techniques and channels including a sound knowledge of social media tools. The successful candidate will also be able to write to a good standard and have a good eye for a news story, both for internal and external audiences.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, with a strong desire to learn and develop. They will continually strive to be the best they can be, by delivering a great service to both internal and external stakeholders.

You should have a desire to protect and enhance the public image and reputation of GMCA, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and feel that you will flourish in a fast-paced local government environment.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
Our offer
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer which includes;
• Flexible working conditions
• The ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)
• Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)
• Ability to buy additional annual leave
• Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship including CPD
• Corporate travel loans
• Cycle scheme
• Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands
• Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme
• Modern city centre offices (role specific)
• Sports and welfare club
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and Womens

Privacy Notice
 
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.
 
The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment and/or change in gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
 
COVID-19
 
Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. For more guidance and hints and tips for remote interviewing see our website: https://www.greater.jobs/content/10275/our-top-tips-for-video-interviews
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GMCA
Vacancy Description
 
Assistant Communications and Engagement Officer
SALARY: Grade 4, £19,446
CONTRACT: Fixed Term till September 2021
LOCATION: GMCA, Churchgate House, Oxford Street, Manchester
CONTRACT HOURS: 36.25 hours per week
CLOSING DATE: 25th February 2021 at 23:59

Role Profile 

Please note, due to COVID-19, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. If successful on application, hiring managers will be in contact so that you can both test the technology before the interview.

ABOUT US

Greater Manchester is one of the country's most successful city-regions. Home to more than 2.7 million people and with an economy bigger than that of Wales or Northern Ireland, our vision is to make it one of the best in the world to grow up, get on and grow old. In 2017 Greater Manchester elected a Mayor who, along with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), has additional powers and responsibilities devolved from the Government. Working closely with the ten Greater Manchester Councils that make up the GMCA, this gives local people more control over issues such as transport, regeneration, homelessness and attracting investment into the city-region.

As an employer, the GMCA is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including the office of the Mayor of Greater Manchester; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); police, crime and criminal justice; homelessness; culture; environment; work and skills; and the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub.

GMCA’s Communications and Engagement Team is responsible for ensuring that all parts of the GMCA has a coherent, consistent and coordinated approach to communications and engagement, all of which is delivered to a high standard. We work with numerous stakeholders, including our own colleagues, journalists, officers in partner organisations, elected members, members of the public, and industry experts.

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 individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. 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.

The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

To find out more about working for us please click here https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

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.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for somebody who is passionate about all forms of communications, media, campaigns and community engagement. The successful candidate will support the Communications and Engagement team across a range of communications and engagement activity.

We are particularly looking for someone with knowledge and experience of digital communication techniques and channels including a sound knowledge of social media tools. The successful candidate will also be able to write to a good standard and have a good eye for a news story, both for internal and external audiences.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, with a strong desire to learn and develop. They will continually strive to be the best they can be, by delivering a great service to both internal and external stakeholders.

You should have a desire to protect and enhance the public image and reputation of GMCA, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and feel that you will flourish in a fast-paced local government environment.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
Our offer
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer which includes;
• Flexible working conditions
• The ability to accrue 2 flexi days every 4 weeks (up to grade 11)
• Family friendly policies including parental leave (maternity, shared parental, adoption, maternity support)
• Ability to buy additional annual leave
• Generous Annual leave scheme - 25 days + Bank Holidays per annum upon starting, after 5 years service increase to 30 days + BH and after 10 years service increase to 32 days +BH.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employer investment in training and development, and professional sponsorship including CPD
• Corporate travel loans
• Cycle scheme
• Discount scheme (MiRewards) on local and national high street brands
• Health and wellbeing offer - Occupational Health and Employee Assistance programme
• Modern city centre offices (role specific)
• Sports and welfare club
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity with 4 active staff networks for; LGBTA, BAME, Disability and Womens

Privacy Notice
 
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.
 
The GMCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment and/or change in gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
 
COVID-19
 
Please also note, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing guidance, all interviews will be taking place virtually on Microsoft Teams or Skype. For more guidance and hints and tips for remote interviewing see our website: https://www.greater.jobs/content/10275/our-top-tips-for-video-interviews