As a key member of our team, you will lead the provision of an effective Assurance service, offering independent assurance opinions to the Executive and Greater Manchester Combined Authority. You will manage a small team to develop and deliver a range of assurance activities that support the successful delivery of projects. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing and agreeing assurance plans, leading Gateway reviews, supporting team delivery and development, and providing robust assurance reporting.

Are you a project professional with experience in assurance activities across large and complex projects? Are you looking for a new opportunity to contribute to a multi-billion portfolio of transport infrastructure projects in Greater Manchester? If so, we would love to hear from you!, 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. We are looking for a qualified project professional with experience in assurance activities. You should be highly motivated, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to persuade and influence others at all levels. Experience in leading, motivating, and supporting staff progression is essential.

You will be part of the Audit, Risk, and Assurance team, reporting to the Head of Risk and Assurance. We are a small, supportive team that values collaboration and has been recognised with a 2-star rating in our recent Best Companies staff survey. You will work with colleagues at all levels across TfGM, GMCA, and local authorities. Your work will make a real difference in supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, including cycling and walking infrastructure, new interchanges, light and heavy rail, bus route enhancements, and highways schemes.

This is a permanent position in a well-established team, with a salary of £70,907 - £79,805 per annum depending on skills and experience You will be working closely with a range of specialists from different areas and organisations, with the varied workload helping you to further develop your skills, experience and knowledge. This is a busy and exciting time for Greater Manchester, with transport playing a vital role in supporting and facilitating financially and environmentally sustainable growth and prosperity in the UK's largest regional economy outside London. You will be able to play your important part in this journey. At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
• Free bus travel within Greater Manchester and free Rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required
Why TfGM?
• Meaningful work: Play a key role in shaping the future of transport in Greater Manchester, impacting millions of lives each day.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and develop your career through continuous learning and training.
• Collaborative culture: Work within a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued.