Sustainability Officer - Facilities Management - Grade F

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural included and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.

Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 迎2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

You will support the Principal Facilities Manager – Sustainability and the wider Facilities team to play a key role in publicising and promoting sustainability policies, strategies and action plans. You will obtain buy‑in from key stakeholders, promote joint working and integration of sustainability measures, and ensure that the force’s net‑zero target for 2038 is met.

With an excess of 85 buildings across the 10 districts of Greater Manchester, the GMP estate is large, complex and diverse. Your day‑to‑day work will involve partnering with policing colleagues, managing service providers and suppliers, and liaising with staff to meet performance and business expectations.

• HNC or equivalent in environmental science or an associated discipline.

• At least 3 years residency in the UK.

• Well‑developed networking skills and the ability to prioritise a challenging workload.

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
• A competitive salary and annual pay rise.
• Generous Pension.
• Maternity / paternity leave.
• Healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club offering a range of sporting activities.
• Emergency services blue‑light card discount.
• Cycle Scheme.
• Car Lease Scheme – fleet solutions offering a salary‑sacrifice lease car scheme for the public sector.

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must have at least 3 years residency in the UK.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where possible.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.

Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which  available).