Working hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 15 May 2023
This role is subject to -
- Proof of Manchester Residency OR studying (summer 2023 graduates) at Manchester University or Manchester Metropolitan University
- 2.2 degree qualification / merit at master's qualification or working towards (and achieved prior to the role commencing)
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Manchester City Council is an ambitious, proud, inclusive organisation with a strong track record of innovation, excellence and working together in partnerships with the private and public sector and our residents to ensure the best possible outcomes for the City and its people. The Council compromises six directorates made up of a number of services.
- Adult Services
- Public Health
- Children’s Services
- Corporate Core
- Neighbourhoods
- Growth and Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre graduate looking to kickstart their career with Manchester City Council from September 2023. The City Council Graduate Management Trainee Scheme provides a unique opportunity for graduates who want to develop and progress within our diverse and exciting organisation to achieve the Our Manchester vision.
This exciting and rewarding career and development opportunity is a two-year development programme undertaking a series of placement across different directorates and leading to a permanent role with Manchester City Council.
We are looking for our future leaders, so we want high calibre graduates who are adaptable, resourceful and passionate about making a difference and giving something back. We are looking for graduates who can demonstrate the Our Manchester behaviours within a rewarding career in local government.
Graduates will also undertake an Associate Project Management (level 4) apprenticeship to further their development and learning. Successful graduates will need to work effectively in complex situations, work in partnership with people at all levels from a variety of disciplines and be prepared to challenge the status quo to bring about change.
As placements will be across the organisation including in Adult Social Care and Children’s Service a DBS check is required.
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We 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 Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email jobs@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 227 3373.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.
We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.
When you join us
We 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.
Other relevant information
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
Our Manchester Strategy/Behaviours.pdf
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