Are you an experienced communicator able to craft compelling news stories and create engaging online content? Do you have solid experience of building relationships with both national and regional media outlets? Are you able to communicate ideas to a wide range of stakeholders and have understanding of the regional and national political landscape? Do you want to help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing Greater Manchester like congestion and poor air quality?

If so TfGM wants to hear from you.  We are seeking a highly talented communications professional able to manage multiple projects and shape multi-channel campaigns promoting cycling and walking across the city region, keeping residents and stakeholders informed and showcasing our ambitious plans to deliver the UK's largest cycling and walking network. With ambitious plans to deliver a ‘Bee Network’ across Greater Manchester and £160m confirmed to support the delivery more than 50 cycling and walking schemes so far there’s a lot going on including a new bike hire scheme being developed.   

You will have the ability to manage teams and deliver results as well as liaising closely with senior stakeholders including Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner to drive forward the delivery of the Made to Move programme as well as helping to shape and deliver other complimentary activity.  

This is a Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 Months.

The salary range for this role is £49,800 - £56,144. 

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon your skills and experience.

In return, as well as a competitive salary, we also offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:

• Free Rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Free bus travel within Greater Manchester
• 27 days holiday per annum
• Access to the local government pension scheme

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. 

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. 

We are actively building a diverse workforce and want to create an inclusive environment as we recognise the importance of our workforce reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are motivated by making a real difference in Greater Manchester and believe, you can contribute to our continued success we would like to hear from you.