Neighbourhoods Project Lead

About The Role

• Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
• Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance
• Closing Date: 09 April 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.
• 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the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
• References: 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the North Neighbourhood Team for a Neighbourhood Project Lead covering Ancoats Urban Village and New Islington. Ancoats is often recognised as one of the coolest places to live, known for its industrial heritage, vibrant food and drink scene, green spaces, and strong community spirit.

If you are successful, you will join a team of dedicated professionals pushing forward a high standard of neighbourhood management in Ancoats Urban Village and New Islington.

In this role, you'll work closely with key stakeholders to manage the area-overseeing budgets, contractors, and a range of neighbourhood management issues.

We're looking for someone with strong partnership working skills, solid financial management experience, and confident leadership and problem solving abilities.

If you enjoy a varied role in a fast paced environment and are ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Mandy Salmon, E-mail: to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. About the Candidate Essential requirements for the role: Communication Skills: Is able to effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood. Writes convincingly and clearly, succinctly and correctly, avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language; writes in a well structured and logical way and structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience. Ability to advise others and deal with sensitive issues in difficult situations inside and outside own area, negotiating riskier demands. Ability to negotiate difficult agreements with wide impact; ability to influence or persuade internal or external stakeholders. Analytical Skills: Ability to absorb, understand and quickly assimilate complex information and concepts and compare information from a number of different sources. Planning and Organising: Excellent time management skills, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others. Has the ability to visualise a sequence of actions needed to achieve a specific goal and how to estimate the resources required. Excellent prioritisation skills, evidenced by targets setting for self and others to meet demanding timescales. Demonstrate excellent judgement skills under competing priorities and pressure. Problem Solving and Decision Making: Strong decision making skills with the ability to resolve complex issues in a pressurised environment. Continually performs at high levels of achievement, demonstrating tenacity, energy and commitment to achieve desired results. Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify and prioritise objectives that are consistent with the strategic vision of the organisation. Ability to contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategy to shape future plans. Policy Skills: The ability to translate visionary ideas into practical solutions. Ability to research innovative approaches and develops creative responses to policy challenges. Financial Management: Ability to monitor and maintain expenditure, ensuring that financial targets are met, and being accountable for any areas where budget and expenditure exceed their agreed tolerances. Resource and financial management skills, including resolution of conflicting priorities, formulating budgets, rigorous monitoring and control procedures. People Management: Is able to inspire individuals to give their best to achieve a desired result and maintains effective relationships with individuals and the team as a whole, to ensure that the team is equipped to achieve objectives set according to the overall business need. Gains commitment to and implements the promotion of equality of opportunity and diversity setting clear objectives with understanding of why they are important to the organisation.

About Us We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision 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 we're not afraid to try new things
• We're proud and passionate about Manchester

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, recognise 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.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we're 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 any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
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Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long term condition
• If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programme

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application.

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 is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy . click apply for full job details