Job: Lead Analyst - Infrastructure Salary: £32076 -£45441 Hours: Full-time (36.25 hours over a five-day period,flexible arrangements available) Job type: Fixed-term (24 months)(secondments from partner organisations would be considered), withextension dependent on funding. Location: Greater ManchesterCombined Authority, Tootal Building, 54 Oxford Road, Manchester(with a hybrid approach to working location). Advert closing date:23/10/2024 at 23:59 Interviews: w/c 4th November (in person) Yourrole: W ould you like to be part of a nationally recognised andleading team. The GMCA in partnership with the Environment Agencyand United Utilities, is spearheading the Integrated WaterManagement Plan (IWMP). This initiative is dedicated to: Developingand implementing a new way of working, that will enablecollaboration and integration across multiple partners. Deliveringcommitted investment programmes whilst leveraging added value.Accelerating the implementation of natural flood managementinterventions in key locations - to lower carbon emissions,increase our resilience to climate change and enhance nature,peoples well-being and the quality of towns and cities. Managingwater wherever it falls to prevent rainwater from entering thecombined sewage system, reducing surface water flood risk andimproving water quality. Ensuring new developments are delivered inpartnership and in accordance with committed standards and bestpractice. We are looking for a lead analyst with experience of GISvisualisation and analysis, appraisal business case development tojoin the team. A background in planning, infrastructure or watersectors would be a bonus but is not necessary. If you can show aninterest in water management and analysis to support this excitinginitiative wed be pleased to hear from you. Secondments from theEnvironment Agency, water sector, local authorities and TfGM arewelcome. About you: We want Greater Manchester to be a place whereeveryone can live a good life, growing up, getting on and growingold in a greener, fairer more prosperous city region. Thesuccessful candidate will be comfortable with geospatial data andanalysis. They should also be able to interpret asks from policyteams and show ability to work with people from multipleorganisations. We are looking for someone who can show us they:have experience of undertaking research and analysis, includingdelivering research projects, appraisals or business cases. areconfident and comfortable in sourcing, analysing and presentingcomplex geospatial information to specialist and non-specialistaudiences to inform policy development and delivery of services.have strong analytical capabilities (quantitative or qualitative),with evidence of working with complex geospatial data sets,including data visualisation skills. skills in map-making anddesigning clear, informative maps and visual representations thatcan communicate insights effectively to stakeholders. possessexcellent writing and presentation abilities (to present technicalmaterial to non-technical audiences). have strong interpersonalskills to work with various stakeholders, internally andexternally. have, or are interested in developing, an awareness ofthe infrastructure policy local and nationally. have, or areinterested in developing, an awareness of the political landscapeof Greater Manchester both locally and nationally. are eager tolearn new techniques and approaches you are self-motivated and ableto use your own initiative to take work forward. are committed toequality and diversity, both within your work, and the widerworkplace. This experience may come from previous work experience,lived experience, or academic study. Candidates are likely to haveprior experience working in a related field, such as (but notlimited to) infrastructure, environment, water, transport, orsustainable lifestyles. If you think you meet some, but not all theabove criteria, please do still consider applying. Please set outin your supporting statement how you meet the above criteria andthe requirements in the job description, please note the jobdescription covers grade 6-8 this role is a grade 7-8 role. Youwill be expected to: Always hold yourself and others to a highstandard of professionalism, demonstrating your commitment to ourvalues ((a) Purpose driven and delivery focussed (b) Collaborativeand (c) Empowering) and behaviours as well as ensuring serviceconfidentiality is maintained throughout all we do. Work with otherteams internally and externally to build trust. Ensure the servicesdelivered internally and externally are inclusive and accessible,integrated with the service. To align work area to the GMCAcorporate plan and ensure work practices are inclusive of thisvalue & strategic intent. If this role is of interest to you,but other factors are making you hesitant to apply, we would stilllove to hear from you and would work with you to overcome anychallenges. Secondments are also welcome. About us: As an employer,the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of anumber of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and serviceproviders including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service(GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills;Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice;Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and theCommissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aimto recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communitiesacross Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from allsuitably qualified individuals, irrespective of peoples age,disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage andcivil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion orbelief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place toensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently atevery stage of the recruitment process, including the considerationof reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. Ouroffer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees acompetitive package as part of our offer that you can find out moreabout here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx Hybrid working This roleis part of GMCAs hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitmentto Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting andempowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suitsthe business and their individual needs, and supports health andwellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach,combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fireand Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remoteworking, typically from home; the location of work is primarilydictated by the needs of the business: Do what is right for you andthe business on that day. If appointed to the role you will workwith your manager to agree and regularly review the best workingpattern for you, your team and your work. Mandatory Information:Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance ouroperations and to innovate our services. However, we value humantalent and are looking for passionate individuals to join ourorganisation. Please ensure you personally complete yourapplication and read all the instructions carefully to maximiseyour chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AImay be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AImay be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support yourapplication, please give a brief explanation why to help ensurefair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees onthe redeployment register will be given priority for any vacanciesin the first instance. If employees are identified as a match fromthe register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on holdpending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to proveyou have the right to work in the UK. Please note we are not alicenced sponsor. TPBN1_UKTJ