Graduate Planner - TfGM

Job description

Graduate Planner GMCA Place Graduate ProgrammeSalary: £30,023Hours: 36.25 per weekContract: 2 YearPlace Graduate Trainee ProgrammeLocation: Based at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) [although occasional working from Tootle Building, Manchester City Centre will be required]Closing date: 2nd April 2026 at 23:59pmInterviews likely to take place: May 2026

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 a graduate wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer.

A Graduate Planner appointment is being sought to support Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

What you'll be involved in

Support the integration of transport and land use planning, regeneration and environmental objectives across a range of strategy, policy and project work.

Assist scoping, developing and communicating transport projects that strengthen the region's transport and place making ambitions.

Work closely with local authorities, partners and stakeholders to shape investment priorities and influence regional and national transport policy.

Contribute to research, evidence gathering and collaborative project work that helps maintain GM's reputation as an innovative, forward‐thinking city region.

About YouThe Graduate Trainee 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 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.

Qualifications and Desired Skills

Graduate in a relevant discipline.

A genuine interest in transport planning, placemaking and how people live in and move through the built environment.

Awareness of contemporary transport and land use planning issues, and enthusiasm to develop your understanding of local and national policy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work well with colleagues and partners.

Curiosity, initiative and a commitment to learning, problem solving and helping to create better, more sustainable places.

Excellence in: working with others, persuasive communication, delivering outcomes, analysis and problem solving, personal resilience, leadership potential, commercial awareness, ICT skills.

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.

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

EEO and DiversityWe 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 value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. 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.

EligibilityGraduate in relevant discipline.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

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