Business and Investment Team Supporting residents into good and sustained employment is a key priority for Bury Council. At Bury Council we understand the importance of good work and the benefit it brings. Employment offers more than financial stability. Social Interaction: Building connections and building a sense of community. Identity and Self-Esteem: A sense of purpose and personal growth. Opportunities to Learn and Progress: Developing new skills and advancing in your career. Health and Well-Being: Contributing positively to both mental and physical health. This is an opportunity to support Bury residents to progress in their careers, consider new careers, increase their hours or hourly pay and so much more. Your role will be at the heart of a team dedicated to supporting people and our fantastic local businesses. The Business and Investment team sit within the Place Directorate, who is at the heart of making Bury the opportunity capital of Greater Manchester. The work we do is fundamental to achieving the ambitions of Bury Council s Let s Do It! Strategy: Our adults reach their potential for skills and work Our people can access sustained employment in a thriving local businesses Our people have full opportunity to take part in life in Bury by being digitally included This post offers the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and experience to progress and develop an exciting career in work, skills and business liaison. You will work with colleagues across connected areas including regeneration, policy, adult skills provision, health and wellbeing, and business engagement. So, if you have a passion for supporting people to live their best lives and connecting supportive organisations together for the benefit of communities this could be the role for you. Attendance at early morning and evening meetings will be required, so you will need to be flexible and committed to working outside normal office hours. Hours of work are 37 per week and an extended flexi-time scheme is in operation. The post is funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority. About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way Benefits of working for Bury Council To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | greater jobs We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. Next steps For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Tracey Flynn on 0161 253 6040 or email t.flynn@bury.gov.uk Interviews will be held w/c 23/06/2025