Overview

Greater Manchester (GM) faces major environmental challenges that threaten the future health and prosperity of the city region. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the GMEF project, working to support Greater Manchester’s ambitions for the restoration and improvement of the natural environment.
Closing date: 
Salary: £18,452.70 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time
Location: Environmental Resource Centre, 499-511 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6DH

The Greater Manchester Environment Fund (GMEF) is a pioneering regional impact investment vehicle that unites public, private and philanthropic funding partners in a mission to tackle the urgent environmental challenges facing the city region.

We are excited to invite applications for a Support Officer to the GMEF team, who can provide technical and administrative support to the Programme Manager as we develop and manage more funds to distribute to worthy projects across Greater Manchester.  We are seeking someone who can become a welcoming first point of contact for GMEF and deal efficiently with all enquiries.  Tasks will include preparing reports, taking minutes, booking meetings, supporting research, processing data, supporting grant claims to the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, helping with presentations, and organising events.  We are seeking an enthusiastic multi-tasker who can manage tasks simultaneously to ensure deadlines are met.

As a key member of the newly established Greater Manchester Environment Fund team, you will need a pro-active approach with the ability to use initiative in what is a fast moving, ever changing organisation in development.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found below, along with our application forms. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form and return your application to applications@lancswt.org.uk, before the closing date stated below.

(CV’s not accepted – No agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 3 October 2021

Interviews: Suitable candidates may be invited to interview from 20 September 2021

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.