About this job Graduate Regeneration Officer - GMCA Place Graduate Programme Salary: £30,024 per annum Hours: 36.25 per week Contract: 2-year placement Location: Rochdale, with occasional working from Manchester City Centre Closing date: 2nd April 2026 at 23:59pm About the Role The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is a statutory body of the ten local authorities of Greater Manchester and a directly elected Mayor. This role supports the Manchester Districts and their Place Based Directorship, contributing to planning and development surveying, regeneration, economic development, building control, environmental health, housing and housing strategy, climate change, delivery and planning policy. About You We are looking for graduates who can work effectively in complex and diverse situations, collaborate across disciplines, aspire to leadership, demonstrate resilience, and share knowledge to contribute to a better Greater Manchester. Qualifications

Graduate in a relevant discipline. Strong communication, problem‑solving, persuasive, and analytical skills. Personal resilience, leadership potential, commercial awareness, and ICT skills.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Manchester Districts in planning and development surveying. Contribute to regeneration and economic development projects. Assist with building control, environmental health, housing, and climate change initiatives. Support the delivery of planning policy and strategic objectives. Engage with partners and stakeholders to advance the community’s interests.

Benefits The programme offers a comprehensive learning and development experience, cross‑functional placements, and a competitive package. Equality and Diversity We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. The GMCA is committed to diversity and equality. #J-18808-Ljbffr