GMCA
Location
Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
Job: Lead Analyst (Homelessness)
Salary: £32,076 - £45,411
Hours: Full-time 36.25 hours (over a five-day period, flexible arrangements available)
Job type: Fixed-term (12 months) (secondments from partner organisations would be considered), with extension dependent on funding.
Location: Manchester (with a hybrid approach to working location). Our main office is central Manchester (Tootal Building, M1 6EU)
Interview: w/c 25 th March
Closing date: 15th March 2024 at 23:59
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Greater Manchester is at the forefront of public policy innovation and new thinking about how to transform the lives of local citizens. Our vision is to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on, and grow old. We will do this by nurturing a world class, competitive, caring and economically sustainable place to live . This is an exciting time to be working in the city region for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).
We are looking for a Lead Analyst to join the GMCA Research Team, who will support our homelessness research programme. This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile programme which will directly benefit some of the most vulnerable people and families living in Greater Manchester.
Key areas of responsibility will include the provision of data and insight around Greater Manchester’s rough sleeping response; support for leads developing a strategic response to asylum and migration; and analytical support to ensure value for money in our temporary accommodation offer. You may also provide research support across other aspects of our homelessness programme. The work you do will ensure that research informs Greater Manchester’s strategic objectives, and that we make best possible use of evidence to support decision making. You can learn more about the GMCA’s homelessness programme here:
As a member of the public service reform research team, you will also work closely with the homelessness team and other members of our Public Service Reform Directorate. Alongside the homelessness-specific focus of this role, as a member of the wider GMCA Research Team, you will join a team of other Analysts, Lead Analysts and Research Principals with opportunities to collaborate on cross-sector projects.
If you are the person for the job, we expect you will have previous experience of research projects from either academic study or work experience. An understanding of how to analyse and interpret data relating to policy issues is vital. The research you produce will be used to brief and inform how our strategic leads – including the elected Mayor of Greater Manchester – choose to invest in and deliver services.
Skills and experience you will need include:
· A high level of technical competence in both quantitative and qualitative research methods;
· Highly skilled in developing and delivering research projects;
· Excellent writing and presentation abilities that can be demonstrated in previous work;
· The people skills and communication skills necessary to work with a range of different project teams and individuals across public, private and voluntary sectors;
· An eagerness to learn new techniques and approaches, and to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to live.
Applicants need to be flexible to changing circumstances – our work changes daily, and candidates should be willing and confident in turning their hands to a wide variety of research tasks.
In return, research analysts will get to work in one of the most exciting areas of the country, with people who have a real passion for Greater Manchester and the work we do.
Please apply by completing the application form. You will also be asked to supply a brief covering letter explaining how your knowledge and experience equip you for the role by 15 th March 2024 at 23:59.
About you:
We are looking for someone who can show us they:
· have experience of undertaking research and analysis, including delivering research projects,
· have strong analytical capabilities, with evidence of working with large, complex quantitative data sets
· may have knowledge of, or experience with qualitative data (including but not limited to focus groups, interviews, community engagement)
· excellent writing and presentation abilities (to present technical material to non-technical audiences)
· experience of undertaking research or impact evaluations of projects
· strong interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders
· an awareness of the political landscape of GM both locally and nationally.
· an eagerness to learn new techniques and approaches – you are self-motivated and able to use your own initiative to take work forward.
This experience may come from previous work experience, lived experience, or academic study.
Think you meet some, but not all the above criteria? Please do still consider applying – the ideal skills are what we anticipate candidates will bring, but we would like people to tell us why they can do this role. Please provide as much detail as possible in the ‘ knowledge and skills’ section of the application.
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 Recourses; 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 in the Research Team 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:
For more information about the recruitment process, or to discuss the role, please contact Alex Little (line manager for this role), via [email protected]
Please note, we expect interviews to be held (online) w/c 25 th March
Mandatory information:
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.
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.
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£32.08k per annum
