Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Vacancies

Project Manager

2026-08-04T09:55:00+01:00

About the Role

This role is fixed-term until 31/03/2031.

The purpose of the role post is to provide professional project management expertise to deliver the LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme, working with public and private sector partners to drive forward implementation during the delivery phase.

The LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme is accelerating delivery of high-grade lab and office space, while backing the City Region’s world-leading innovation, supporting businesses to start, scale and invest and training the next generation of talent.

About the person

We are seeking a pro-active individual to provide project management expertise to support the coordination of all Innovation Zone workstreams and forge collaborative relationships with key project stakeholders across the public and private sector.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1) Example of professional project management expertise.

2) Example of experience in stakeholder management in complex public private partnerships.

3) Example of experience of producing high quality briefing reports and board papers.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

-Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%

-Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank -holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days

-Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner

-Flexible and hybrid working

-24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service

-Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme

-Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms

-Bike to Work Scheme

-Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live-in care, home care or adoption), are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Place Based Budgets Lead

2026-07-30T18:49:00+01:00

Please note that this post is offered on a fixed-term basis for a period of two years.

About the Role

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is leading one of the most impactful public service reform programmes nationally, and we are looking for a Place Based Budgets Lead to help with next steps.

The Government's new Place Based Budgets programme is testing how local areas can bring together funding, decision-making and services to improve outcomes for people while making better use of public money. Liverpool City Region has been selected as one of only five national areas with a focus on children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), where is already significant change and reform work under way through the recent White Paper.

This is an opportunity to work with local authorities, health, schools, government and communities to collaboratively design and deliver new ways of organising services around the needs of children and young people rather than organisational boundaries. You will enable the work to focus on improving outcomes, strengthening early intervention, increasing inclusion, reducing duplication and supporting better long-term use of public resources. The work will explore how public funding can be aligned around shared goals, helping partners to move towards a more joined-up and preventative system.

About the person

We are looking for a collaborative leader with a strong track record of delivering change and impact, building partnerships and turning plans into action. The role is based within the Combined Authority’s pioneering Office for Public Service Innovation which is supporting local leaders to address the long standing challenges through a move to early intervention and prevention.

This is your opportunity to help create lasting system change and demonstrate what the future of public service reform can achieve.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1. Strong leadership experience of change programmes or SEND services supported by relevant qualifications.

2. Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams, which includes programme and project managers, analysts, sector experts - you will form a coherent, credible core delivery team.

3. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and capable of delivering to short timescales.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

Staff benefits

- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
- Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

Graduate

2026-07-28T16:33:00+01:00

About the Role

Fixed Term until 30/09/2028

We are looking for two graduates ( 1 x Housing Delivery Graduate and 1 x Development Graduate) to join LCRCA’s Investment and Delivery Directorate. This is a highly exciting opportunity which will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to work within the Housing Team at the CA with exposure to public and private sector partners while developing key skills and experiences through both in house and external training options.

As a Graduate you will work on a wide and varied range of projects which sit within the CA’s Housing Delivery or Development Teams (there are two posts available with one post sitting in each team). The Delivery team works with key stakeholders to develop housing projects from inception through to delivery using the Combined Authority’s funding streams and resources. This can include new build homes, empty homes and heritage projects. The Development team has a focus on building up a pipeline of projects to be ready for delivery. This involves spatial and data analysis to ensure an evidence and place-based approach to Development in the City Region.

We are looking for graduates who have recently graduated and who are looking for an opportunity to gain experience within the housing sector. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting the aims of the Combined Authority, are self-starting, highly motivated, committed to learning and possess the willingness to go the extra mile.

About the person

Are you interested in developing your skills within the housing sector across the Liverpool City Region?

You must be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the work of the Combined Authority and the housing sector in terms of the housing market, viability issues, planning regulations and the development process. You must also have some awareness of the housing development/ delivery issues which are specific to the City Region. We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate a commitment to developing in this role and you must be adaptable, proactive and possess excellent communication skills.

The right candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate experience and skills in the following:

A relevant undergraduate degree gained within the past few years
A commitment to engaging with diverse project stakeholders in the context of delivering publicly funded housing projects
Analytical skills and some experience of handling data sets
Willingness to learn and develop into the role
Self-starting and highly-motivated
Conscientious, with attention to detail
Some experience of using systems for analysis such as relevant GIS tools, Power BI, or other relevant analysis and monitoring applications.

Full details of skills, experience and knowledge required are provided in the personal specification.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

1) An understanding of the Liverpool City Region and why you want to work for the Combined Authority.

2)Any relevant experience in communicating and presenting data/ information?

3)What skills make you the best applicant for this role and what can you bring to the role?

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

Staff benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
Flexible and hybrid working
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
Bike to Work Scheme
Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

Contracts and Payments Manager

2026-07-27T10:15:00+01:00

About the Role

The Transport Contracts and Payments Manager play a pivotal role in the work that we do, leading Key Account Managers and working alongside bus operators and partners collaboratively to deliver the best bus network and passenger experience that we can.

The holder of this post will lead our Key Account Manager Team work with a variety of stakeholders including transport operators and other local authority colleagues, both internal and external, during a key time of transition for the LCR Bus industry, as we roll out Bus Franchised Contracts across the region.

About the person

The successful candidate’s remit will include effective budget forecasting and monitoring, display strong governance and audit principles, contract procurement, evaluation, award and mobilisation, and robust contract and performance management.

You will have experience in managing and using data systems, alongside a strong understanding of business continuity, organisational resilience, and risk management as these skills are central to the role.

You will demonstrate integral leadership within this role.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

1) Contract Management: Must have evidence of overseeing Bus route agreements, ensuring compliance with KPIs, legislative standards, and transport authority objectives.

2) Performance Monitoring: Analyse service quality, patronage metrics, and address poor performance with corrective action plans.

3) Procurement: Handle contract tendering processes and manage changes to commercial or subsidised bus networks

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

Staff benefits

•Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
•Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
•Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
•Flexible and hybrid working
•24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
•Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
•Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
•Bike to Work Scheme
•Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

Evaluation Officer- Internal Secondment

2026-07-27T10:12:00+01:00

INTERNAL SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

External Applications will not be considered

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen in the Performance, Research and Evaluation team.

This is a chance to play a key role in developing the evidence showcasing the impact that Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s policies, interventions and programme are making across the region.

The role will involve design, delivery and commissioning of evaluation activity including, preparation of monitoring and evaluation plans, management of internal evaluation research, and commissioning and management of external suppliers.

The opportunity would suit someone with knowledge and experience of performance or impact measurement, evaluation and research techniques and an understanding of the principles guiding social research (such as quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, scoping logic models or theories of change and designing effective measurement frameworks).

This role is fixed Term until 30 June 2027.

How do I apply?

Interested colleagues should submit a written Expression of Interest (EOI) of no more than 500 words, setting out:

•How you meet the essential criteria for the role
•How you meet any desirable criteria, where applicable
•Why you are interested in the role and what you would bring

Your EOI should include specific examples from your experience, focusing on your personal contribution to areas such as the measurement of performance and impact of projects and programmes, application of evaluation techniques and research methods, data analysis and reporting and presenting findings.

Expressions of interest will be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria only. Short informal discussions may follow as part of the process.

About the organisation

Staff benefits

•Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
•Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
•Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
•Flexible and hybrid working
•24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
•Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
•Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
•Bike to Work Scheme
•Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

Evaluation Officer x2

2026-07-27T10:11:00+01:00

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Evaluation Officers to join the Performance, Research and Evaluation team and play a key role in developing evidence on the impact that Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s policies, interventions and programme are making across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a range of different service areas across the LCRCA, and wider partner stakeholders, to promote, advise and deliver evaluation activities that build evidence for what works in designing future public interventions in the region.

The role will involve design, delivery and commissioning of evaluation activity to inform policy development; and the design and improvement of LCRCA interventions and programmes.

This will include the preparation of monitoring and evaluation plans, management of internal evaluation research, and the commissioning and management of external suppliers; in addition to the delivery of monitoring and evaluation best practice tools and insight guides for use by service providers and projects.

About the person

You will have strong track record and experience of working in an evaluation role and measuring the performance and impact of a wide range of projects and programmes.

In depth knowledge of evaluation techniques and an understanding of the principles guiding social research, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, scoping logic models or theories of change and designing effective measurement frameworks will be essential.

If you're passionate about public service, evidencing impact and lessons learned, and have an understanding of the benefits of using data to shape design of future interventions and policies, we want to hear from you.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria.

The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1) Experience of working in an evaluation role and measuring the performance and impact of a wide range of projects and programmes.

2) In depth knowledge of evaluation techniques and an understanding of the principles guiding social research

3) Excellent data analysis, report writing and presentation skills.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

Staff benefits

•Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
•Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
•Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
•Flexible and hybrid working
•24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
•Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
•Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
•Bike to Work Scheme
•Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

Commercial Lawyer

2026-07-23T10:10:00+01:00

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has made a significant contribution to the Liverpool City Region since being created in 2014, and becoming a Mayoral Combined Authority in 2017; and we continue to grow at a rapid rate with further powers expected to be devolved to the Authority in the near future. By using the devolved powers we have, we can make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of the people living, working and visiting the Liverpool City Region.

However, with increasing powers comes an increasing demand on the integral enabling services of the Combined Authority, and none less so than on Legal Services. This means we are looking forward to exciting growth within the team to continue to meet the demands of the Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region, working together to make investments and decisions in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising upon, drafting and negotiating legal agreements relating to both commercial and procurement matters. The successful candidate will be primarily focused on bus franchising, with scope for other projects to be picked up in line with the demands of the Combined Authority. The role will require daily support to senior officers across the organisation, providing advice and guidance to assist in their decision making.

About the person

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX, ideally with knowledge of bus franchising although this isn’t essential.

The post holder should have a strong and solid understanding of contract and/or public procurement law. The post holder will also be required to advise on other projects, including non-transport related workstreams, as may be required.

You will be a team player and able to establish trusting relationships with legal colleagues and client officers of the Combined Authority and be able to lead by example. You will have attention to detail and be able to assess legal and commercial risk on the matters you are advising on. Alongside providing legal advice and assistance, you will also be able to provide solutions to ensure the Combined Authority can continue to achieve its aims and priorities in a lawful manner.

The candidate will be working closely with client officers in the Organisations and should have strong communication and inter-personal skills, being able to influence and instil confidence in the legal advice provided.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your applicatin of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

1) A commitment to personal and professional development

2) Experience of drafting legal clauses and legal agreements

3) Strong interpersonal skills

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

Staff benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
Flexible and hybrid working
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
Bike to Work Scheme
Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

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