The top boss running Greater Manchester - for now - in £245k role

NewsGreater Manchester NewsGreater Manchester Combined AuthorityAn interim chief has been appointed.07:30, 30 Aug 2026An interim top boss has been chosen to run Greater Manchester alongside mayor Bev Craig after the previous chief executive was poached to work in Number 10 North.‌Andrew Lightfoot’s name was put forward on Friday (August 30) to step up from his job as deputy to formally become interim group chief executive at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), which also includes Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.‌The post comes with a wage of £245,000 and serves as the GMCA’s head of paid service - its most senior officer - as well as returning officer and director general of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).‌Click here for the latest on Greater Manchester's