Assistant Director of Economy Review

Within my role, I am a senior strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering Greater Manchester’s economic development and inclusive growth agenda. This includes:
• Leading the development and delivery of major economic strategies, programmes and policies aligned to the Greater Manchester Strategy, with accountability for performance, budgets and workforce management across the Economy portfolio.
• Providing visible senior leadership across GMCA and the wider public service system, representing the organisation with elected members, central government, businesses, universities and international partners.
• Acting as Senior Responsible Owner for complex, multi partner programmes, driving productivity, innovation, business growth, international trade and the social economy.
• Ensuring strong governance, assurance and value for money through evidence based decision making and collaborative delivery models.
• Championing inclusive leadership, organisational development and high performing teams in a political environment.

Overall good, some of the course deadlines have been a bit bunched together which was a challenge. I have also fed back to the university that it would be more useful to ensure that I get feedback on a previous piece of work before the next submission so that I can act on the feedback.

My workplace mentor is very engaged but due to a wide range of factors, it has been more challenging to have time during my usual working hours to focus on my apprenticeship.

The regular TPRMs are really useful and I feel supported to get ready for my end point assessment. Overall, the University of Manchester has been a great provider for this apprenticeship.

The course has helped me to be a more consistent and considerate leader. I have also used the tools learned through the course to facilitate better collaboration across the directorate.

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GMCA is a fantastic place to work, I have found my colleagues to be incredibly friendly and supportive. Additionally, the CA offers great career progression and training opportunities at all levels. Working here means that you genuinely feel that you're making a difference and improving the lives of residents in GM.