Greater Manchester Business Compliance Support Project Officer
Tameside CouncilTameside, North West
Overview
This is a local council role (full time) with Tameside Council based in Tameside. The advertised salary is Grade F. SCP 17 £31,022 - SCP 22 £33,699. Applications close on 24 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Until June 2027
Contract Reason: Subject to funding
Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment
Salary: Grade F. SCP 17 £31,022 - SCP 22 £33,699
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Tame Street, Stalybridge
Assessment Date: To be arranged
Business Compliance Support is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Officer to support the delivery of a Greater Manchester-wide regulatory compliance support service.
In this varied role, you will undertake administrative and project support activities, maintain accurate records, develop and improve internal processes, manage communications, including social media and website content, and help ensure the effective day-to-day delivery of the service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative programme supporting regulatory compliance across Greater Manchester.
You will be highly organised and proactive, with excellent administrative and communication skills. You will be confident managing a varied workload, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the delivery of projects and services.
You will have experience of using a range of IT systems, including MS Office applications, and be comfortable creating and managing content for websites and social media platforms.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential.
You will also be a collaborative team player with keen interpersonal skills, capable of building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent.
Come shape the future of Tameside with us!
Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Housing, Environment & Estates at Tameside Council.
“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.
“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside, covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.
‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments, day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future.
To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.
Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 2277 or Sharon.smith@tameside.gov.uk
Supporting Documents
↗ GM Business Compliance Officer Job description and person specification
How this role compares
We hold 316 council vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £36,822. This role pays less than about 72% of them.
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 811 of them in North West.
You have 25 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Tameside Council has 49 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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