11 jobs in TfGM Greater Manchester (Piccadilly Place)

Are you a journalist, press or communications officer with experience of producing high-quality content looking for an exciting opportunity to help tell the story of Greater Manchester's Bee Network? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected News and Media team, driving forward Greater Manchester's pioneering approach to public transport.

You'll join a talented team, bringing knowledge and experience of the media to our busy press office, taking a creative and proactive approach to telling the story of how the Bee Network is central to the city region's success, with a particular focus on creating compelling broadcast-quality content. If you thrive on pace and variety and are as comfortable securing great coverage as you are responding to live operational issues, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with a nose for a good story, who can think creatively to capture multi-channel content and knows how local, regional and national media work, having ideally worked in a press office or newsroom.

Working closely with the Media Lead and Media Manager, you'll support internal and external clients to identify the stories that positively position the Bee Network and all areas of Greater Manchester's transport policy.

You'll source original stories, develop media packages, write press releases, film or edit content, prepare spokespeople and organise press events, capture content for social media and deliver rich content, media plans and campaigns to support key organisational priorities.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a dedicated media team that is a core part of TfGM's Communications function. We prioritise wellbeing and professional development, and provide training and on-the-job learning. You will also get the chance to help passengers at new service launch events and engage with the community through our 'giving something back' initiative.

Someone who is experienced in media, stays ahead of emerging trends, understands the impact of positive media relations, is results-driven, confident and calm under pressure, has a can-do attitude and first-class writing skills.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Salary ranges from £36,093 to £41,161 per annum, depending on skills and experience. We encourage discussion of flexible working options. Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3× salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies including those supporting fertility treatment, flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy for unexpected events (qualification criteria may apply).

For more information about benefits, please visit our website.

Are you interested in developing a career in Project Management while making a real difference to Greater Manchester?

If so, look no further and start your career in Project Management with Transport for Greater Manchester, through our amazing Project Management Apprenticeships!

Join us on a journey that truly matters! Here at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), we’re committed to transforming and improving how people move across our amazing region and whilst we have already achieved so much such as bringing all local bus services under local control as part of the Bee Network - there are many more exciting opportunities ahead.

Be part of something BIG! Greater Manchester’s time is now with over £2.5 billion in committed investment to enhance and develop our transport network over the next 5 years; as we continue our mission to deliver the UK’s first fully integrated, Zero Emission public transport system outside of London.

As we embark on the next stages of our exciting transformation journey; we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who want to join our award‑winning teams as Project Management Apprentices.

Welcome to Projects Group, part of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - we are responsible for ensuring the organisation has firm foundations to successfully develop and deliver a large, complex and technically diverse portfolio of capital and revenue projects and programmes across Greater Manchester - on time, within budget and with the customer at the heart of what we do.

Our extensive portfolio of projects and programmes covers a significant number of areas within the different modes of transport infrastructure throughout Greater Manchester including Bus infrastructure, Metrolink, Rail, Electrification, Interchanges, Zero Emissions, Clean Air, Active Travel and Business Change just to name a few!

As a Project Management Apprentice, you will benefit from combined practical on‑the‑job training opportunities as well as theoretical learning & development. You’ll work alongside other project professionals and gain hands‑on experience and opportunities to get involved with exciting and large‑scale projects.

You will join a team with a supportive and positive culture where you will receive coaching from experienced project professionals with structured training and development. You may also be given responsibility for managing small projects, or designated tasks as part of larger projects, such as producing documentation to obtain necessary internal and external approvals, preparing change request proposals, preparing project update presentations and/or establishing effective arrangements with Stakeholders to communicate the progress of projects.

You will complete a Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship, gain a professional qualification (APM Project Management Qualification and as part of this you can become a student member of the Association for Project Management (APM).

• You will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above in Maths, English and a Science subject and 2 A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points or above.
• You will have a positive impact and successfully engage and contribute to your project teams, through being a strong team player, with equal ability to work effectively on your own initiative, without close supervision.
• You will have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and be able to work to tight deadlines both on your own and as part of a team.
• You will have great communication skills and be able to positively engage, interact and build relationships with key stakeholders at varying levels building rapport, trust and confidence.
• You will be able to produce high quality work to tight deadlines, who are self‑motivated with a desire to achieve results.

Full details can be found in the role profile below.

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to work in the office and/or onsite a minimum of 2 days per week.

In line with the apprenticeship guidelines, to be eligible for this apprenticeship any previous qualifications or experience you have cannot be similar or the same as the qualification you would achieve from this apprenticeship.

We are looking for 4 full‑time roles (37 hours per week) on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract with a salary of £28,428 per annum.

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
• Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website.

If you believe you have the skills and you will be able to get the experience the required, we’d really like to hear from you. When completing your application, please ensure that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit.

Internal candidates – check with your line manager before applying for a secondment, to make sure you can be released from your substantive role.

For essential guidance on applying for jobs at TfGM including AI use, Right to Work requirements, our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme, application tips, and reasonable adjustments, please follow this link to our application infographic.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

NOTE TO AGENCIES: we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.

Role Profile

Overview

We are looking for a Newly Qualified Employment Lawyer to join our Legal team at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a purpose‑driven organisation at the heart of Greater Manchester’s growth. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of employment law matters while supporting the delivery of safe, fair and inclusive public services.

• Provide advice and support to the People Team during investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Draft and advise on settlement agreements and, with supervision, on TUPE, restructuring, redundancy and organisational change.
• Support the management of Employment Tribunal cases, including collating bundles, liaising with the tribunal, ACAS and counsel; support case strategy and evidence collation.
• Draft and review employment documentation, outcome letters, policies and guidance.
• Research and apply legislation, case law and guidance and prepare clear written advice notes with options and risk analysis.
• Attend meetings and work closely with HR and managers to identify risk and recommend practical solutions; escalating complex or high‑risk matters appropriately.
• Familiar or have experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Build relationships and provide employment law support to key partners, including the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
• Contribute to training, guidance and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Support wider transformation programmes and help ensure TfGM remains compliant and prepared for changes in employment legislation.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or due to qualify shortly) with exposure to employment law.
• Strong grounding in UK employment law principles.
• Ability to provide clear, practical and risk‑based advice to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across teams.
• Commitment to inclusion, respect and delivering great outcomes for customers and colleagues.
• We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experiences and backgrounds, including those who may not meet all desirable criteria.

This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £43,210 – £47,947 and the opportunity to progress.

In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

You’ll:

• Work on complex and meaningful employment law matters that impact public services.
• Be part of a collaborative and values‑led organisation.
• Gain exposure to strategic change, industrial relations and organisational transformation.
• Play a role in shaping a safe, fair and inclusive workplace.

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3× salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment and flexible and hybrid working; a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events (qualification criteria may apply).
• Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a Newly Qualified Employment Lawyer to join the Legal team in a permanent role. You will gain exposure to a broad range of employment matters while supporting HR and managers on risk, policy development and complex cases.

The starting salary is £43,210–£47,947 with opportunities for progression. You will work in a collaborative, inclusive environment and help TfGM adapt to evolving employment laws and strategic transformation projects.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Resourcing Partner (Strategic Workforce Planning) to join our welcoming and collaborative People team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping TfGM's future workforce, working with senior leaders to identify workforce risks, critical skills requirements and future capability needs. You will help translate organisational priorities into practical workforce plans, ensuring TfGM has the right people, skills and capacity to deliver its long-term ambitions and continue providing excellent services across Greater Manchester.

Resourcing Partner Strategic Workforce Planning

£43,210 – £56,195 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

12-month fixed term (maternity cover)

Are you passionate about shaping the workforce of the future? We are seeking an experienced Resourcing Partner (Strategic Workforce Planning) to join our welcoming and collaborative People team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in embedding Strategic Workforce Planning across TfGM, helping ensure we have the right people, skills and capability to deliver our long-term ambitions. Working across a diverse organisation, you will partner with senior leaders to identify future workforce needs, workforce risks and talent priorities, translating business strategy into practical workforce plans.

Reporting to the Senior Resourcing Manager, you will act as the subject matter expert in Strategic Workforce Planning.

You will lead and facilitate Strategic Workforce Planning activities, supporting leaders to understand current and future workforce requirements, identify critical roles and capability gaps and develop evidence-based plans to address workforce risks. Working closely with HR, L&OD, Finance and managers, you will use workforce data and insight to shape decisions on talent, succession, skills development, organisational design and future resource requirements.

You will help move the organisation from reactive vacancy management towards a more proactive, long-term approach to workforce planning, ensuring workforce decisions are aligned to business priorities, financial sustainability and future service delivery requirements.

For more info see Job Profile below.

You will be joining a supportive and high-performing Resourcing team within TfGM, where collaboration and service excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our team plays a vital role in attracting and recruiting the talent needed to deliver transport services and key infrastructure across Greater Manchester.

This role offers a great opportunity to make a tangible impact, support organisational priorities, and contribute to meaningful work that benefits communities across the region.

What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.

You will bring experience of workforce planning, resourcing, business partnering or a related field, together with the ability to build credibility and influence at senior levels.

You will be comfortable working with workforce data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and able to translate complex information into practical workforce solutions. You will possess excellent stakeholder management, facilitation and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence strategic decision-making.

Experience of strategic workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, organisational design or workforce analytics would be particularly beneficial, alongside a CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity offering the chance to join a friendly and supportive team, where you can develop your skills and make a real impact. You will gain exposure to a wide range of recruitment activity across the organisation, with opportunities to contribute to service improvement and ongoing resourcing initiatives.

A fixed-term role with a salary of £43,210 – £56,195 per annum depending on skills and experience.

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Free travel on buses, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies and hybrid working options
• Access to wellbeing support, development opportunities and employee assistance

This role requires 40% of your working week in the office.

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d really like to hear from you.

To apply please submit your CV and also provide a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role. All appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on these documents.

Internal candidates please check with your line manager before applying for a secondment to ensure release from your substantive role.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Resourcing Partner - SWP

TfGM Greater Manchester (Piccadilly Place) is seeking an experienced Resourcing Partner (Strategic Workforce Planning) on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. You will work with senior leaders to translate business priorities into practical workforce plans and identify workforce risks and future capability needs.

Reporting to the Senior Resourcing Manager, you will lead Strategic Workforce Planning activities, shape decisions using workforce data, and support talent priorities

Are you an experienced project or programme professional with a background in delivering major infrastructure schemes? Do you have experience providing assurance across large, complex projects or programmes?

Are you looking for an opportunity to apply that expertise in a role focused on independent assurance across a multibillion‑pound portfolio of transport infrastructure projects in Greater Manchester? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As a key member of our Audit, Risk and Assurance team, you will lead the provision of an independent Assurance service, offering objective assurance opinions to the Executive and Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

This role is focused on assurance rather than delivery. You will use your experience of major infrastructure projects and programmes to review, challenge and support delivery teams to improve outcomes.

• Develop and agree assurance plans across a complex portfolio of infrastructure programmes
• Lead Gateway Reviews, health checks and other assurance activities
• Provide clear, evidence‑based assurance reports and recommendations
• Manage consultancy contracts and support a small team, enabling high‑quality assurance delivery
• Build strong relationships across TfGM, GMCA and partner organisations to influence and improve project performance

For more info see Job Profile below.

You will be part of the Audit, Risk and Assurance team, reporting to the Head of Risk and Assurance.

We provide independent assurance across a diverse and high‑profile portfolio of infrastructure projects, including cycling and walking schemes, new interchanges, light and heavy rail, bus improvements, and highways programmes.

Your work will play a key role in supporting the successful, safe and effective delivery of these projects for the people of Greater Manchester.

• Substantial experience of working on major infrastructure projects or programmes, with a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Experience of providing assurance on complex projects or programmes, such as Gateway Reviews, audit, health checks or similar activities
• A strong understanding of project and programme management principles, methodologies and governance
• The ability to review, challenge and provide constructive, evidence‑based recommendations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience of leading and developing others, supporting team performance and progression
• A relevant project or programme management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ) or equivalent experience

This is a permanent role with a salary of £75,370 - £84,830 per annum.

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to talk about flexible working to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
• Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website.

To apply please submit your CV and complete your application ensuring that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short‑listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on your CV. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.

For essential guidance on applying for jobs at TfGM including Right to Work requirements, our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme, application tips, and reasonable adjustments please follow this link to our application infographic.

If you have completed the GM Elevated (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within your application.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

NOTE TO AGENCIES we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.

TfGM Greater Manchester is seeking a Programme Assurance Manager to join the Audit, Risk and Assurance team. This role involves leading independent assurance services across a multibillion-pound transport infrastructure portfolio in Greater Manchester.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in major infrastructure projects, excellent communication skills, and a relevant qualification in project management. Demonstrated experience in assurance methodologies is critical to ensure project performance and successful outcomes.

TfGM Greater Manchester (Piccadilly Place) seeks a Group Director of Financial Control to lead strategic financial functions across GMCA, GMFRS, and TfGM. This pivotal role emphasizes financial stewardship, collaboration, and transformation.

With a salary of £114,816 - £137,178 and a hybrid working model, the successful candidate will significantly impact public services in the complex public sector landscape.