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Working Hours: 35 Hours Per WeekContract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeClosing Date: 17 August 2025Closing time: 11.59pmInterview Method: Face to FaceInterview Date:8th September 2025Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a difference? Do you want to help improve the health of people living in Manchester?We are looking for people who have lived experience or understanding of the inequalities faced by some groups of people in our city.Are YouGood at talking to a wide range of people? Skilled at developing trust and relationships? Well organised and able to juggle competing priorities? Good at problem solving and making decisions? Flexible, adaptable and has good ideas? Open minded and understanding of others? Able to work with other people to reach a common goal? Want opportunities to learn and develop your skills?Then you could be just the person for this job!Join our team! It's a great place to workWe welcome and encourage job applications from all walks of life - from different backgrounds, nationalities, ages and experience of work. We want to attract people from ethnically diverse communities and disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.Then you could be just the person for this job!Join our team! It's a great place to workNext StepsWant to find out more?If you'd like to have an informal chat about the role and working for Public Health, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!You can book a time to talk to us at of apply for a job within the Public Health Department? No matter which role you are applying for, take a look at these top tips. They will help you complete your application form properly, giving you a better change of being shortlisted for interview. Please go to Our responsibility for public health | Department of Public Health | Manchester City Council.Want to apply for the job?Please go to: and apply by 12 midnight on Sunday 17th August 2025.We would love to hear from you if you have experience of working in health/healthcare associated with older adults.Essential requirements for the role:Project Management: Ability to develop detailed project schedules including the ability to develop and monitor project progress through the use of GANTT charts and other effective mechanisms. Ability to identify, assess and manage risks to the success of the project. Experience of working on projects within a project environment and to a structured project methodology Strategic Thinking: Evidence of thinking cross-functionally and cross-organisationally, beyond one’s own professional areas of specialism is important as is the ability to conceptualise new, collaborative ways of achieving shared goals. Planning and Organising: Ability to maintain focus and objectivity under various conditions and skill in managing and maintaining a multi-priority workload, progressing various ideas and plans concurrently. Communication Skills: Well-developed influencing and persuasive skills and ability to offer a persuasive argument both with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve key project milestones whilst retaining a positive attitude. Proven ability in managing relationships with project stakeholders at all levels of seniority through effective communication. Strategic Planning: The ability to turn strategic ideas and objectives into practical, well organised plans with a focus on results, standards and objectives on time to quality, within budget and to reprioritise, plan and organise own and others’ work effectively to ensure these are met. People Management: Effective development, management and staff motivation, providing strong leadership and direction to the team. Proven ability to secure and direct resources to fulfil work requirements over a wide area of service. Finance: Excellent financial planning skills to develop short, medium and long term financial plans with an ability to budget proactively with large, high-risk or volatile elements being identified and cross-referenced to operational activity.Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:Previous experience of working in a health or healthcare setting associated with older adults.We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.Working for Manchester isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City - a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester BehavioursWe take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things We’re proud and passionate about ManchesterBenefits We OfferGenerous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City CouncilAt Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.Support During the ProcessInterview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview. Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.Guaranteed Assessment SchemeRequirementsWe guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans Current or former care leavers Have a disability or long-term conditionWhen You Join UsWe’re a Disability Confident Employer, OfferingA workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work. Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice. A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.For more information about the role or any adjustments, email we will need from you ifyou’re successfulIn accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.Pre-Employment ChecksRequiredIf you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role. References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.Other Relevant InformationWe want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.Calculate your take home pay.Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.Privacy Notice #J-18808-Ljbffr