City Wide Implementation Lead in Manchester

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (12 Months)

Closing Date: 10 March 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The City Wide Implementation Lead is a key member of the Infrastructure and Environment team, within Manchester City Council’s Growth and Development Directorate. The team develops strategies, secures investment, and delivers projects and programmes that support the city’s bold ambitions for sustainable growth and environmental improvement. They set the Council’s strategic objectives for transport, energy and clean air, and work collaboratively with departments such as Highways, Major Regeneration, and Housing, as well as external partners including Transport for Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

In this role you will lead the team's input into sustainable transport project and programme delivery, ensuring projects are scoped, governed and delivered effectively, working across the Council and GM partners, engaging stakeholders and briefing senior leaders and elected members. The role is externally funded and may be extended to two years.

About the Candidate

• Knowledge and understanding of the key economic, social and environmental policy issues and challenges facing cities and the role of local government.
• Ability to maintain focus and objectivity under various conditions and manage a multi-priority workload, progressing various ideas and plans concurrently.
• Experience defining, documenting and managing long‑term complex projects with significant business, political or high‑profile impact, and high‑risk dependencies.
• Experience evaluating and influencing policy and strategy initiatives developed by sub‑regional and local stakeholders.
• Creative thinking to proactively develop future scenarios and a range of new and original solutions that meet strategic needs.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester is an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Our vision, "Our Manchester", is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• 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 are not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Additional leave can be purchased up to two extra weeks.
• A buzzing pension – enrolment in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – ample time to bond with your newborn or support family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – discounts on shop, holiday, MCR+, phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests.
• Learn and grow – diverse learning opportunities, workshops, training, apprenticeships and qualifications, starting with a comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – secure, flexible work, annual pay review, support from three trade unions and comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – pro‑rate of paid volunteering leave in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

We are 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 Process

• Interview Adjustments – let us know if you need adjustments to demonstrate suitability.
• Accessible Formats – our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the accessibility tools button at the top of the careers page, offering text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages and adjustable text size and colour.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

• Members of the Armed Forces or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Having a disability or long‑term condition

When You Join Us

• Workplace adjustment hub providing specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network – safe inclusive spaces to share experiences and influence council practice.
• Strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that workplaces are accessible and disability‑friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Pre‑employment checks required will depend on the role. 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 information

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 any task proves unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.