Project Support Officer Permanent Closing date: Sunday 7th June at Midnight Your role: This role will provide business support to GMCA's Investment Team, by providing timely and accurate administration support to various team members, programmes and projects. The role will focus on providing administrative support to GMCA's Good Growth Fund but will have the opportunity to be involved in various projects across the team. The GMCA have recently announced a £1bn Good Growth Fund - aiming to ensure economic expansion benefits all people and places. Our team is working towards unlocking over 3,000 units by April 2029 - building on the 22,000 delivered since April 2020 - through bespoke funding approaches encompassing grant, loan, and equity funding. In order to successfully deliver this programme, is the role holder will need to be competent with numbers and confident with Microsoft Excel, have a good level of literary skills and a strong communicator. The programmes in delivery are fast paced, therefore good prioritisation, organisation and accurate data entry and record keeping will be key skills for this role. About you: The ideal candidate would have experience of data entry and use of Microsoft Excel, and attention to detail. They should be able to use strong analytical reasoning skills to form conclusions, and then effectively transfer key and complex information and recommendations to all levels of staff. The candidate should be a self-motivated person who can operate under their own steam, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise a diverse range of tasks with enthusiasm and a passion for data handling and the outcomes the fund delivers. Initial conversations are welcomed: Please contact: Rory Cooke rory.cooke@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) 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 our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] 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.