Lead Analyst - Infrastructure (Integrated Water Management)
Posted 4 hours 1 minute ago by GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority)
£36,648 - £45,441 Annual
Contract
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Description
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), with extension dependent on funding.
Location: Greater Manchester Combined 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)
Role profile attached
Your role:
Would you like to be part of a nationally recognised and leading team. The GMCA in partnership with the Environment Agency and United Utilities, is spearheading the Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP).
This initiative is dedicated to:
• Developing and implementing a new way of working, that will enable collaboration and integration across multiple partners.
• Delivering committed investment programmes whilst leveraging added value.
• Accelerating the implementation of natural flood management interventions in key locations - to lower carbon emissions, increase our resilience to climate change and enhance nature, people's well-being and the quality of towns and cities.
• Managing water wherever it falls to prevent rainwater from entering the combined sewage system, reducing surface water flood risk and improving water quality.
• Ensuring new developments are delivered in partnership and in accordance with committed standards and best practice.
We are looking for a lead analyst with experience of GIS visualisation and analysis, appraisal business case development to join the team. A background in planning, infrastructure or water sectors would be a bonus but is not necessary. If you can show an interest in water management and analysis to support this exciting initiative we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Secondments from the Environment Agency, water sector, local authorities and TfGM are welcome.
About you:
We want Greater Manchester to be a place where everyone can live a good life, growing up, getting on and growing old in a greener, fairer more prosperous city region.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with geospatial data and analysis. They should also be able to interpret asks from policy teams and show ability to work with people from multiple organisations.
We are looking for someone who can show us they:
• have experience of undertaking research and analysis, including delivering research projects, appraisals or business cases.
• are confident and comfortable in sourcing, analysing and presenting complex geospatial information to specialist and non-specialist audiences 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 and designing clear, informative maps and visual representations that can communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
• possess excellent writing and presentation abilities (to present technical material to non-technical audiences).
• have strong interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders, internally and externally.
• have, or are interested in developing, an awareness of the infrastructure policy local and nationally.
• have, or are interested in developing, an awareness of the political landscape of Greater Manchester both locally and nationally.
• are eager to learn new techniques and approaches - you are self-motivated and able to use your own initiative to take work forward.
• are committed to equality and diversity, both within your work, and the wider workplace.
This experience may come from previous work experience, lived experience, or academic study. Candidates are likely to have prior experience working in a related field, such as (but not limited to) infrastructure, environment, water, transport, or sustainable lifestyles.
If you think you meet some, but not all the above criteria, please do still consider applying. Please set out in your supporting statement how you meet the above criteria and the requirements in the job description, please note the job description covers grade 6-8 this role is a grade 7-8 role.
You will be expected to:
• Always hold yourself and others to a high standard of professionalism, demonstrating your commitment to our values a) Purpose driven and delivery focussed (b) Collaborative and (c) Empowering) and behaviours as well as ensuring service confidentiality is maintained throughout all we do.
• Work with other teams internally and externally to build trust.
• Ensure the services delivered internally and externally are inclusive and accessible, integrated with the service.
• To align work area to the GMCA corporate plan and ensure work practices are inclusive of this value & strategic intent.
If this role is of interest to you, but other factors are making you hesitant to apply, we would still love to hear from you and would work with you to overcome any challenges. Secondments are also welcome.
About us:
As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers 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 the Commissioning Hub.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
To find out more about working for us please click here:
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx
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.
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 () . Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.
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), with extension dependent on funding.
Location: Greater Manchester Combined 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)
Role profile attached
Your role:
Would you like to be part of a nationally recognised and leading team. The GMCA in partnership with the Environment Agency and United Utilities, is spearheading the Integrated Water Management Plan (IWMP).
This initiative is dedicated to:
• Developing and implementing a new way of working, that will enable collaboration and integration across multiple partners.
• Delivering committed investment programmes whilst leveraging added value.
• Accelerating the implementation of natural flood management interventions in key locations - to lower carbon emissions, increase our resilience to climate change and enhance nature, people's well-being and the quality of towns and cities.
• Managing water wherever it falls to prevent rainwater from entering the combined sewage system, reducing surface water flood risk and improving water quality.
• Ensuring new developments are delivered in partnership and in accordance with committed standards and best practice.
We are looking for a lead analyst with experience of GIS visualisation and analysis, appraisal business case development to join the team. A background in planning, infrastructure or water sectors would be a bonus but is not necessary. If you can show an interest in water management and analysis to support this exciting initiative we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Secondments from the Environment Agency, water sector, local authorities and TfGM are welcome.
About you:
We want Greater Manchester to be a place where everyone can live a good life, growing up, getting on and growing old in a greener, fairer more prosperous city region.
The successful candidate will be comfortable with geospatial data and analysis. They should also be able to interpret asks from policy teams and show ability to work with people from multiple organisations.
We are looking for someone who can show us they:
• have experience of undertaking research and analysis, including delivering research projects, appraisals or business cases.
• are confident and comfortable in sourcing, analysing and presenting complex geospatial information to specialist and non-specialist audiences 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 and designing clear, informative maps and visual representations that can communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
• possess excellent writing and presentation abilities (to present technical material to non-technical audiences).
• have strong interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders, internally and externally.
• have, or are interested in developing, an awareness of the infrastructure policy local and nationally.
• have, or are interested in developing, an awareness of the political landscape of Greater Manchester both locally and nationally.
• are eager to learn new techniques and approaches - you are self-motivated and able to use your own initiative to take work forward.
• are committed to equality and diversity, both within your work, and the wider workplace.
This experience may come from previous work experience, lived experience, or academic study. Candidates are likely to have prior experience working in a related field, such as (but not limited to) infrastructure, environment, water, transport, or sustainable lifestyles.
If you think you meet some, but not all the above criteria, please do still consider applying. Please set out in your supporting statement how you meet the above criteria and the requirements in the job description, please note the job description covers grade 6-8 this role is a grade 7-8 role.
You will be expected to:
• Always hold yourself and others to a high standard of professionalism, demonstrating your commitment to our values a) Purpose driven and delivery focussed (b) Collaborative and (c) Empowering) and behaviours as well as ensuring service confidentiality is maintained throughout all we do.
• Work with other teams internally and externally to build trust.
• Ensure the services delivered internally and externally are inclusive and accessible, integrated with the service.
• To align work area to the GMCA corporate plan and ensure work practices are inclusive of this value & strategic intent.
If this role is of interest to you, but other factors are making you hesitant to apply, we would still love to hear from you and would work with you to overcome any challenges. Secondments are also welcome.
About us:
As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers 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 the Commissioning Hub.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
To find out more about working for us please click here:
Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green book.docx
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.
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 () . Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.