Resources & Programmes Officer

• Working hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working style: Hybrid
• Closing date: 11.59pm, 27 November 2026
• Interview method: In person
• You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Resources & Programmes Officer, you'll play a key role in the management and coordination of a wide range of local, national, and international programmes for and on behalf of the City Council and support the delivery of the Our Manchester Strategy. Manchester has a strong track record of successfully delivering external grant programmes and this role is focused on providing support for the delivery of grant funded projects and programmes with specific responsibility for the systems and processes for monitoring project expenditure and outputs in line with the funders’ requirements and the Council’s financial and audit regulations.

You'll help the Projects & Programmes team in City Policy to effectively develop and manage internally and externally funded grant programmes, ensuring maximum benefit of these grant funds for the City of Manchester and its residents and ensure that the City Council meets the terms and conditions of the grant funding. Your work will contribute to delivery of a range of programmes that support delivery of the Our Manchester Strategy.

• Act as the first point of contact for delivery partners providing advice and guidance on grant funding and programme requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust programme management systems that meet Council, funder and audit requirements.
• Monitor programme expenditure, outputs and outcomes, reporting progress to managers, funders and stakeholders and support the preparation and verification of funding claims, grant returns and performance reports.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team and across the Council including with Finance, Legal, Audit and service teams to ensure compliance with grant agreements and Council regulations and work
• Identify, assess and escalation risks that may impact programme delivery or the Council’s ability to claim grant funding and represent the Council in meetings with partners, stakeholders and funding bodies as required.

For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Mark Duncan, at m to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy‑related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre‑employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process. For more information on these checks, please visit checks page.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience of working on grant funded programmes and is comfortable in working in a changing environment, where reporting requirements and information required can change. You will:

• Be motivated and have strong organisational skills and able to prioritise the work of yourself and others with input from senior officers
• Be a strong communicator with the confidence and ability to persuade and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Have strong financial management skills being able to monitor and manage budgets
• Be familiar with procurement processes and legal contract/grant agreement administration and compliance
• Be able to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to ensure the Council can maximise its grant claims

• Knowledge of and contribution to recent funding initiatives in local government and understanding of the national agenda on matters…