Graduate Regeneration Officer - Salford

Job description

Graduate Regeneration Officer GMCA Place Graduate ProgrammeSalary: £30,024. Hours: 36.25 per week. Contract: 2 Years. Location: Based at Salford City Council, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 5DA (occasionally working from Tootle Building, Manchester City Centre). Closing on 2nd April 2026 at 23:59pm. Interviews 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. The 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 appointment is being sought to support the Salford Districts. Supporting the Salford District, and their Place Based Directorship, the programme is seeking a graduate 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 YouWe need high‐calibre graduates who will thrive in a challenging and fast‐paced environment. You can work effectively in complex and diverse situations, partner with people at all levels from a variety of disciplines, aspire to become future managers, challenge the status quo, learn and share knowledge, have resilience, and show dedication to making Greater Manchester a great place to live, work and visit. We are looking for people who have the right values and attitudes and who can demonstrate motivation for a career in the public sector.

Desired Attributes

Adaptive, resourceful and passionate about making a difference to Greater Manchester's communities.

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

EligibilityGraduate in a relevant discipline.

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: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/.

Legal and EEO StatementWe 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.

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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