Job description
Trainee Project Manager GMCA Place Graduate Programme
Salary : £30,024
Hours : 36.25 per week
Contract : 2 Year Place Graduate Trainee Programme
Location : Based at Bolton, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RU (although occasional working from Tootle Building, Manchester City Centre will be required)
Closing date : 2nd April 2026 at 23:59pm
Interviews likely to take place : May 2026
We will be holding a candidate Information Session on Wednesday 25th March at 17:00. Here you can find out more about the Trainee/Graduate role and how the 2 years will look working at your designated Local Authority.
Please use the following link to connect to the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/39523960566015?p=0dViUwhwBZ458320R0
About the RoleThe Greater Manchester Combined Authority (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 and invest.
Our Place Graduate Programme provides a unique development opportunity for an individual wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer. A Trainee appointment is being sought to support the Bolton Districts.
Supporting the Bolton District, and their Place Based Directorship, the Programme is seeking an individual who will make a positive impact in roles associated with Planning and Development Surveying, Regeneration, Economic Development, Building Control, Environmental Health, Housing and Housing Strategy, Climate Change, Delivery and Planning Policy.
About YouOur wide range of services and the speed of change in local government mean that we need high calibre individuals who will thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The Graduate Trainee Programme wants applications from individuals 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 managers, are prepared to challenge the status quo to bring about change, are prepared to learn and share knowledge and experiences, have resilience and show dedication to our aim of making Greater Manchester a great place to live, work and visit.
We are looking to develop future leaders, so we want individuals who are adaptable, resourceful and passionate about making a difference to Greater Manchester's communities and who can demonstrate excellence in the following areas:
working with others
persuasive communication
delivering outcomes
analysis and problem solving
personal resilience
leadership potential
commercial awareness
ICT skills
Purpose of the Place Graduate Trainee Programme
To attract high performance, enthusiastic individuals who have the skills needed to succeed in senior management.
To offer a series of placements and projects, along with a learning and development programme with national and locally delivered elements that will provide a grounding in key aspects of local government.
To encourage individuals to make a long-term commitment to working in Greater Manchester.
EligibilityEducated to degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline or a candidate with demonstrable experience in regeneration/construction.
Training and DevelopmentOver the two years of the programme, you will be supported to take part in a range of Learning and Development opportunities which will contribute to meeting the needs of the authority, our local community and the region.
Our OfferIn 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.
Equal OpportunitiesWe 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, trans status, 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.
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.
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Manchester
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 02-04-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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