Jobs Openings at Manchester City Council

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Interview method: in person 
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role is subject to:

• Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. 
•  2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history. 
• This role plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality internal communications across the Council. You’ll create impactful content, support the development of communication channels and work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure colleagues receive clear, inclusive and engaging information. 

The role will require you to: 

• Create engaging multi-media content for a variety of channels to reach different audiences
• Tell stories that showcase our diverse workforce
• Develop and enhance our intranet and staff channels using insight and creativity 
• Plan and deliver comms activity aligned to key organisational priorities
• Use evaluation methods to ensure we’re meeting the needs of our staff 
• Work closely with senior leaders, HRODT and services across the Council
• Make sure everything we produce is inclusive and representative
• Be quality conscious and diligent to maintain our reputation as an excellent communication service 
• For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager [email protected] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
• About the Candidate
• We’re looking for an innovative, passionate Internal Communications Officer to join our award‑winning Strategic Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how we communicate and engage with our diverse workforce, supporting colleagues to feel informed, connected and proud. 

If you’re creative, passionate about people and storytelling, and can take an idea and turn it into action, then this is the role for you. 

• What we are looking for someone with:
• Experience in the field of internal communications
• Creative ideas, strong writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to manage the production of a variety of campaign assets
• Confidence using digital tools, software and systems
• Initiative to plan and deliver communications activity to a high standard
• Ability to simplify complex and sensitive information to reach various audiences
• A strong collaborator with excellent relationship and account management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• An understanding of what staff want and need by listening and being data driven
• Appetite to learn, grow and succeed
• You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious and multi-creative communications team right in the heart of Manchester. This role offers far more possibilities than what's on paper. You’ll be in safe space to try new things push your creative skills to help influence how we engage, celebrate and inspire our workforce. 

Benefits we offer 

• Generous 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. 

End date: 20th March 2026
 

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About The Role
Working Hours: 30 Hours, Part-Time 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Additional Payments: 10% Flexibility Payment & Casual Car User Allowance

This Role is Subject to -

• The successful candidate will be supporting both female and male service users with tasks to provide personal care. For reasons of privacy and dignity, this post is open to female applicants only and is an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 
• Please note that these vacancies will mainly be for the South Reablement Team and it will not be possible to transfer to the North or Central Teams.
• Legal right to Work:  In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role 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. 
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)  
• Qualification - To hold or be willing to undertake and achieve a Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma (QCF)
• 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 an Enhanced 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.
• Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
• Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults 
• Proof of identity including a recent photograph 
• Full Employment history
• The South Reablement Team covers the following areas: Sharston, Baguley, Woodhouse Park, Northern Moor, Brooklands, Northenden, Newall Green, Chorlton Park, Didsbury East and West, Old Moat, Withington, and Burnage.
• The Reablement team provides a life changing service to the people of Manchester by helping them to regain or attain as much independence as they can in their own homes. Our Reablement Support Workers do this by motivating and inspiring people to re-learn daily skills and enhance their quality of life.
•  You will be fully trained to assist people to meet their care needs, which can range from motivational support to personal care. This is a community-based role and involves travelling to support people in their own homes.

About the Candidate

• You will work to individualised support/goal plans, with the aim of encouraging people to do these things for themselves, wherever possible. We also promote and supply tech equipment to help people.
• This role involves shift work that meets the needs of the citizens, these are typically 8.00 to 14.00 hrs and 16.00 to 22.00 hrs and successful applicants will work on a rota that is provided in advance to cover shifts that also include weekends and bank holidays.  

Benefits we offer

• Generous 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. 

End Date: 22nd March 2026

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About The Role
Assistant Director (Complex/specialist services)
THE ROLE

• Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead the operational delivery of adult statutory functions within the complex/specialist ASC services. This role has responsibility for the Learning disability, Mental health, Sensory, Preparation for Adulthood, No recourse to public funds, Substance misuse, Entrenched rough sleeper teams, Personalisation, and Out of hours services. You’ll be accountable for safe, effective and person-centred provision across the city, and you will be leading significant change programmes across the services described above.
• This is a role for a leader who combines professional credibility with operational depth. You’ll inspire a diverse workforce, embed high standards of practice, and strengthen performance frameworks, all while driving forward integration with health partners through the Manchester Local Care Organisation.

About the Candidate

• We are looking for a senior leader with a social work qualification, proven operational leadership, and the resilience to deliver in a complex, high-pressure environment. You’ll balance statutory grip with the creativity to shape new models of care and support.
• This is a rare opportunity be part of one of the most ambitious operational ASC systems in the country and make a real difference to people’s lives in one of Europe’s most exciting cities.

Benefits we offer

• Generous 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. 

End Date; 02nd April 2026

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About The Role
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week (Working 5 days out of 7, including weekends)

Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance and 6.7% Flexibility Payment 

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

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

• Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. 

This role is subject to - 

• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
• Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. 
• Driving Licence – The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations. 

The role provides inspirational leadership for a customer‑focused, commercially aware service critical to Manchester’s local economy. Reporting to the Strategic Lead Business Units, you will lead a varied and high‑profile portfolio, including: 

• New Smithfield Wholesale Market 
• Weekly Sunday Market & Car Boot at New Smithfield 
• Retail markets at Longsight and Gorton 
• Oversight of business support and property services for the market estate 
• Management of Market Rights across the city 
• Future development of market-related services, buildings and commercial opportunities 
• You will play a central role in shaping the long‑term vision for the Markets Service — ensuring they remain safe, vibrant, customer‑focused environments that reflect the city’s values and meet the needs of diverse communities and traders. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to continuously improve service quality and customer experience 
• Use insight, data and effective performance management to shape future service delivery 
• Build strong partnerships across the Council, external agencies, traders and community stakeholders 
• Champion Manchester’s “Our Manchester” behaviours, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and inclusion 
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and best practice 
• Deliver robust financial and resource management, ensuring best value 
• Drive commercial growth, business performance improvements and long‑term market development 
• Lead staff teams, setting clear expectations and supporting personal and professional development 

About the Candidate

•  You are a confident and experienced leader with a passion for people, place and customer service. You will bring: 
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills 
• An analytical, solutions‑focused mindset 
• Proven decision‑making abilities, including in high‑pressure situations 
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and commercial performance 
• Excellent people‑management skills, motivating teams to deliver exceptional service 
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive leadership 
• You will hold a full UK driving licence and a NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards / equivalent). You will have local government experience in a managerial role in an operational service

Benefits we offer 

• Generous 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. 

End Date: 19th of March 2026

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About The Role
Working hours: 17.5 hours per week
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
 This role is subject to:

• Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
• 2 references - where possible, we require 3 years' history
• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check.  
• 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.
• We are seeking a proactive and detail‑focused individual to join our Direct Payments Audit Team, delivering a high‑quality customer‑centred audit service for adults in receipt of Direct Payments for Social Care. 
• In this role, you will carry out accurate, timely and robust audits of customer Direct Payments, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and guidance. You will work to clear deadlines and will play a key part in maintaining high audit standards across the service. 
• You will liaise with colleagues across Manchester City Council, external professionals and customers, providing clear and professional communication to support effective case management and uphold excellent customer‑care principles. 
• You will respond to queries from a wide range of stakeholders including social workers, customers, internal teams and external organisations. Strong administrative, IT and financial skills are essential, as you will be responsible for maintaining ICT systems and financial records to a high standard. 

This is a part‑time position (17.5 hours per week) with flexible hybrid working arrangements, involving both office‑based and home working. The weekly working pattern can be negotiated with the successful candidate. 

We are looking for a candidate who can confidently bring together strong financial, administrative and investigative capabilities. You will: 

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building positive working relationships and delivering a high standard of customer care. 
• Manage your workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and quality. 
• Be confident and proactive in resolving queries, taking ownership of tasks and interpreting rules, policy and guidance. 
• Have the ability to investigate, interrogate and challenge financial information from multiple sources, carrying out thorough audits and reporting outcomes clearly. 
• Be proficient in using multiple applications, systems and software packages, and maintaining organised, reliable and accessible records. 
• Have strong literacy and numeracy skills, with excellent attention to detail for preparing documentation, undertaking calculations and ensuring accuracy in financial monitoring. 
• Be flexible and adaptable to meet service needs. 
• Show a willingness to undertake any required training to support your development.

Benefits we offer 

• Generous 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. 

End Date; 19th Of March 2026