Project Support Executive
Marketing Manchester (MM) is hiring a Project Support Executive to assist the Tourism Business Growth Manager with delivering and administering the Greater Manchester Visitor Economy Accelerator Programme. This role will support MM’s work with stakeholders across Greater Manchester through coordinating events and workshops, managing CRM activity, and accurately recording programme outputs and impacts to meet funding requirements.
MM promotes Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a place to visit, invest, meet and study. MM is the city-region’s destination marketing organisation, which leads on the visitor economy as the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Greater Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide project support to the Tourism Business Growth Manager in delivering the Greater Manchester Visitor Economy Accelerator Programme.
2. Assist event delivery by helping organise and run regular networking events and workshops across Greater Manchester.
3. Record programme data by capturing outputs and impacts in line with UKSPF requirements and keeping CRM records accurate and up to date.
4. Maintain stakeholder relationships by engaging with visitor economy partners, attending industry networking sessions and conducting account meetings when needed.
5. Support sector initiatives through contributing to the development and implementation of projects that drive growth in Greater Manchester’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
6. Develop stakeholder relationships by building and maintaining strong working relationships with key contacts across Greater Manchester’s local authorities.
About you
7. Demonstrate relevant experience with at least two years in tourism, business support, events or partnership‑focused roles, while noting that strong candidates with less experience will also be considered.
8. Provide project administration through previous work supporting funded, contracted or target driven programmes.
9. Support programme delivery with proven experience in event coordination, stakeholder engagement and business development activities.
10. Understand the sector by demonstrating good knowledge of the tourism and hospitality industry and the challenges faced by businesses.
11. Build tourism knowledge through familiarity with Manchester’s tourism offer and national tourism structures, alongside a willingness to deepen understanding of Greater Manchester’s visitor economy.
12. Work proactively by taking initiative and approaching tasks with a forward‑thinking mindset.
13. Stay organised with strong organisational abilities and excellent communication skills.
14. Contribute as a team player while also operating confidently as a self‑starter able to work independently when required.
Skills Required
15. Communicate confidently with clear written and verbal skills that engage a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, partners and internal colleagues.
16. Maintain strong attention to detail when recording data, updating records and meeting the requirements of funded programmes.
17. Plan and organise effectively by managing multiple tasks, priorities and administrative responsibilities with confidence.
18. Use IT systems proficiently with well‑developed digital skills, including CRM platforms, spreadsheets, document management, diary management and email.
19. Support project delivery by coordinating and contributing to the delivery of projects, events and programme activity within agreed plans and timescales.
20. Build strong relationships using strong interpersonal skills to support effective networking and collaborative working.
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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