Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Vacancies

Lead Officer Development

2026-10-09T14:52:00+01:00

This is an internal secondment only. External applicants will not be considered.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and strategic leader to take on a 12-month secondment as Lead Officer – Development, helping to shape the future of housing, transport and infrastructure investment across the Liverpool City Region.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will lead the Combined Authority's development functions, overseeing the creation and delivery of a robust pipeline of housing projects that support the region's long-term ambitions, coordinating with transport, investment and regeneration projects.

You will play a key role in ensuring that investment decisions are evidence-based, deliver value for money and contribute to the sustainable growth of the city region.

Working closely with senior leaders, local authorities, government partners and stakeholders across the organisation, you will lead the development of business cases in line with HM Treasury Green Book and TAG guidance, providing strategic advice and direction on major investment opportunities.

As a member of the leadership team, you will provide visible and effective leadership, inspiring and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration across the organisation and ensuring that the Combined Authority continues to respond successfully to changing regional and national priorities.

About the person

We are looking for a confident and experienced leader with a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure, transport, housing or place-based development programmes.

You will bring experience of developing and managing successful business cases in line with HM Treasury Green Book and TAG guidance, alongside a strong understanding of project development, investment appraisal and strategic pipeline management. You will be able to translate complex information into clear recommendations and influence decision-making at the highest levels.

An excellent communicator and relationship builder, you will have experience of working collaboratively across organisations and sectors, building strong partnerships and providing advice to senior leaders, elected members and external stakeholders.

You will be an inspiring people leader who can motivate teams, manage performance effectively and create an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and service excellence. The ability to balance competing priorities, work at pace and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex and changing environment is essential.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to delivering positive outcomes for communities across the Liverpool City Region and be passionate about helping shape the region's future through transformational investment and development.

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) To commission, interpret, and use data research to develop a sophisticated understanding of the challenges and opportunities the city region faces and the best approach to improving the housing offer.

2) To work closely with project sponsors across the city region to plan, resource and fund projects and programmes to succeed, through constructive challenge, utilisation of industry best practice, alignment to the Green Book, and portfolio-level assessment of the activity taking place in the city region to deliver efficiencies, provide consistency and improve collaboration

3) To work with teams in central government departments (including MHCLG, Department for Transport and HM Treasury) to partner, fund, or devolve powers to enable us to deliver on our priorities.

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.

Natural Environment Engagement Officer

2026-10-09T14:36:00+01:00

About the Role

Please note that this post is offered as a two-year fixed term contract.

We are seeking an individual to help inspire, empower and enable local communities and stakeholders to engage with nature, supporting delivery of the combined authority’s biodiversity, climate and nature recovery ambitions as part of our work leading the LCR Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

The LCR Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), adopted by the Combined Authority in March 2026, sets out where and how investment in restoring habitats and improving public access to nature should be prioritised, across 36 priority areas for nature recovery. Following publication of the LNRS, efforts are now focused on enabling delivery, including a role in coordination, monitoring and building a case for investment in nature recovery and wider environmental delivery.

To support this activity, the LCRCA plans to establish a Nature Hub that will provide guidance, resources and project development tools to help partners seek funding and deliver on-the-ground action. Strong community and stakeholder support exists for greater nature recovery activity, with particular support for better access to nature to enhance mental and physical wellbeing and health outcomes.

The Combined Authority is growing our ability to act as convenor and supporter of action on climate themes across the LCR. We are looking for an individual with excellent collaboration and co-operation skills, capable of building strong relationships with diverse communities and stakeholders. The role will involve developing and maintaining close working relationships with internal teams, our Liverpool City Region Local Authority partners, key external stakeholders and a wide range of local community groups. Ability to work independently, develop and deliver meaningful programmes of engagement will be critical to the success of this role.

Our related environmental work covers an exceptionally broad agenda, with diverse themes such as climate change and resilience, integrated water management, air quality and transport, health and wellbeing, carbon and environment literacy, sustainable energy, food, rural issues and agriculture forming key linkages and interdependencies with the nature recovery agenda. For this reason, flexibility to work across a broad range of environmental and associated themes is highly desirable. This is an exciting time of change, with a rapidly evolving national and local policy. This role presents an opportunity to shape the Liverpool City Region approach to nature recovery and environmental sustainability.

About the Person

You will be able to work on your own initiative with a high level of responsibility and confidentiality along with a flexibility of approach to meet the needs of a rapidly changing work programme.

You will be expected to liaise with internal and external groups, forming a key link between technical ecological delivery and public engagement, ensuring that community voices meaningfully shape nature recovery initiatives. You will need to show an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, along with excellent relationship-building skills.

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

1. Community Engagement and Relationship Building
Please provide an example of how you have engaged, inspired and built trusted relationships with diverse communities and stakeholders on nature, environmental or related issues. How did you encourage participation and ensure your engagement activities were inclusive?

2. Partnership Working and Collaborative Delivery
Please describe a time when you worked collaboratively with multiple partners to develop and deliver a project or initiative. What was your role, how did you contribute to achieving shared outcomes, and how did you influence wider participation and support?

3. Nature Recovery Communication and Advocacy
Please provide an example of how you have communicated environmental, sustainability or nature recovery issues to different audiences. How did you translate complex or technical information into accessible messages, and what impact did your communication have on awareness, action or behaviour change?

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 selected 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. Please remove all personal identifiers from your CV including your name, email and mailing address and all other confidential information.

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

Role could be eligible for sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements 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

Transport Operations Technical Officer

2026-10-09T10:00:00+01:00

About the Role

This role supports the back-office financial functions of the Transport Performance team, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of operators who provide service contracts.

You will analyse financial and performance data, applying due diligence to ensure that payments and decisions represent value for money. You will also help ensure that procedures reflect audit recommendations.

Working closely with colleagues across the Transport Performance team, you will monitor operators’ compliance with contractual requirements, helping to address performance issues and ensuring that any applicable financial penalties are correctly applied through the operator payment process.

You will develop a sound understanding of contract conditions and how they relate to the team’s financial and performance responsibilities. You will also support the review of contractual conditions to ensure they remain aligned with current procedures and working practices.

The role will also involve acting as a key point of contact between the Transport Performance team’s financial functions and internal and external stakeholders, helping to ensure effective communication and the smooth operation of financial processes.

About the person

The sucessful candidate will have experience in Bus/Transport operator contract payments for supported services with the use of the EP Morris ICT system.

You will understand the function of ensuring that payments are accurate, paid in a timely manner and in accordance with the conditions of contract and associated financial procedures.

You will have previous experience with assisting in monitoring the performance of Bus/Transport providers in a positive, customer focussed manner. Bringing to attention with relevant members of the Transport Performance Team when performance falls below standard so that appropriate and corrective action can be taken.

You can demonstrate knowledge of entering various One-Off Costs into the EP Morris system such as emergency revenue, service credit penalties and one-off contract adjustments to be offset against the operator contract payments. Ensuring that the costs entered are accurate and that relevant financial procedures have been followed

You will have a developed understanding of the Conditions of Contract for bus supported services and have assisted in the review of the conditions to ensure that they are fit for purpose and reflect a more commercial approach to service delivery.

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

1) Contract Management: Evidence of overseeing Bus/Transport route agreements, ensuring compliance with KPIs, legislative standards, and transport authority objectives.

2) Financial Data: Evidence of recording of financial data in relation to contract payments, to aid in resolving queries to accountant and identify any contracts that should be accrued

3) Evaluation: Evidence of assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of Bus/Transport services, contracts, operator data and budgetary information to ensure the consistent delivery of high quality, reliable services to the travelling public

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.

Junior Project Manager

2026-10-07T07:38:00+01:00

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. Through devolution, we are taking on new powers, responsibilities and opportunities to improve outcomes for our communities, businesses and residents.

As our remit continues to expand, so too does the scale and complexity of the projects required to support delivery of our strategic ambitions. We are looking for ambitious and motivated Junior Project Managers to join our Delivery Services team and help deliver projects that make a real difference across the Liverpool City Region.

This is a development role for aspiring project management professionals, offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced Project Managers and Programme Managers who will support your growth through mentoring, coaching and practical delivery experience.

Our team sits at the heart of organisational change, working alongside senior leaders, service areas and partners to design, develop and deliver projects that modernise services, improve organisational effectiveness and support delivery of the Combined Authority's priorities.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will:

•Lead smaller projects and support the delivery of larger and more complex initiatives.
•Work alongside experienced Project Managers and Programme Managers who will support your professional development.
•Develop project plans, monitor risks, actions and dependencies, and support governance and reporting activities.
•Build relationships with stakeholders, subject matter experts and delivery teams.
•Support organisational transformation, service improvement and strategic delivery projects.
•Develop your project management skills through practical experience, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

No two projects are the same. You may find yourself supporting projects across transport, digital, housing, spatial planning, culture, energy, organisational change or other areas that improve outcomes for residents across the Liverpool City Region.

As part of a professional project delivery function, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and build the skills and experience needed to progress within the project management profession.

This is a 6 month fixed term vacancy.

As we continue to grow, we anticipate further opportunities becoming available, including permanent positions. We therefore intend to establish a talent pool from this recruitment process, enabling us to consider suitable candidates for future vacancies.

About the person

We're looking for someone who:

•Has experience supporting projects, change initiatives, PMO activity or operational delivery.
•Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
•Enjoys working with people and building positive working relationships.
•Is proactive, curious and keen to develop a career in project management.
•Is passionate about delivering improvements that make a real difference to people and communities across the Liverpool City Region.

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

1) Experience Supporting Projects, PMO Activity or Change Initiatives: Evidence of supporting project delivery, programme support, PMO activity, business change, continuous improvement, operational delivery or other structured work requiring planning and coordination.

2) Organisation, Planning and Delivery Skills: Evidence of organising work, managing priorities, tracking actions, maintaining documentation and coordinating activities to meet deadlines.

3) Collaborative Behaviours and Communication: Evidence of working effectively with others, building relationships and communicating clearly with a range of stakeholders.

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

Key Dates:

Asessments centres- week commencing 9th November 2026.

Teams Interviews- week commencing 30th November 2026.

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.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations 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

Project Manager

2026-10-06T15:27:00+01:00

About the Role

As our remit continues to expand, so too does the scale and complexity of the projects required to support delivery of our strategic ambitions. We are therefore looking for talented Project Managers to join our Delivery Services team and help deliver some of the most significant projects and transformation initiatives across the Liverpool City Region.

Our team sits at the heart of organisational change, working alongside senior leaders, service areas, local authority partners and stakeholders to design, develop and deliver projects that modernise services, improve organisational effectiveness and support delivery of the Combined Authority's priorities.

As a Project Manager, you will:

•Lead projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, from initiation through to delivery and closure.
•Work with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, outcomes and delivery plans.
•Manage project governance, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and benefits.
•Build productive relationships with sponsors, subject matter experts and delivery teams.
•Support organisational transformation, service improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
•Contribute to the ongoing development of project delivery capability across the organisation.

No two projects are the same. You may find yourself supporting devolution initiatives, digital transformation, service modernisation, transport programmes, corporate change activity or strategic delivery projects that improve outcomes for residents across the Liverpool City Region.

About the person

We're looking for someone who:

•Has experience of successfully delivering projects within a structured project, programme or transformation environment.
•Can bring structure, organisation and momentum to complex work.
•Is comfortable working with a broad range of stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
•Can manage competing priorities whilst maintaining strong governance and control.
•Is passionate about delivering projects that make a real difference to the Liverpool City Region and its communities.

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

1) Project Delivery and Benefits Realisation: Evidence of successfully leading projects through the full lifecycle and delivering measurable outcomes, benefits or service improvements.

2) Experience Working Within a Structured Project, Programme, PMO or Transformation Environment: Evidence of working within formal governance arrangements, including planning, reporting, risk management, assurance and stakeholder oversight.

3) Stakeholder Collaboration and Influencing: Evidence of building productive relationships and working collaboratively across teams, disciplines and organisational boundaries to achieve project objectives.

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

Key Dates:

Asessments centres- week commencing 9th November 2026.

Teams Interviews- week commencing 30th November 2026.

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.

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

Head of Corporate Events

2026-10-06T14:27:00+01:00

About the Role

This role sits within the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership (LCRDP) which is responsible for promoting the city and wider region as a global destination for visitors, conventions and investment. The organisation works with partners in business, cultural organisations, educational institutions and community groups to promote the city region as a great place to live, work, visit, invest and study.

We’re looking for a Head of Corporate Events to lead and support the objectives of the strategic framework for the visitor economy across the city region, working across all six boroughs to add value and create a holistic programme of B2B activity that fulfils the ambitions of both the Mayoral Manifesto and Plan for Growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker who is people focused. As a vital member of the team, you’ll contribute to driving our cultural ambitions.

You will:

Strategic Planning and Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy, aligning it with the destination's overall goals and objectives.
Event Sales and Marketing: Drive event lead generation and conversion, developing marketing plans, and promoting the destination as an attractive location (to visit, invest, live, study).
Event Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including venue sourcing, logistics, budgeting, staffing, and on-site management.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including combined authority and local authority partners, and venues, suppliers and private sector businesses to ensure seamless event delivery.
Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of event professionals (often external), fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Performance Measurement and Reporting: Track event performance against key metrics, analysing results, and reporting on event success.
Destination Promotion: Actively promote the destination as a premier location for visitor and investment opportunities, showcasing its unique attractions and capabilities.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with event planning and execution, ensuring the safety and security of participants.
Industry Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with event industry professionals and stay abreast of industry trends.
Innovation and Creativity: Explore new event concepts and formats, seeking innovative ways to enhance the event experience and attract new business.
Policy: Be responsible for LCRDPs event management policies and procedures.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape our visitor economy and support our invest agenda. If you have the experience, skills, and drive to make a difference, we welcome your application for this exciting and varied role.

About the person

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about events and how they can be used to support and grow the LCR visitor economy. The ideal candidate will have significant knowledge and experience of planning and managing events, have a proactive approach, be collaborative and have strong people skills.

You will work at senior management level, and be able to shape the major events strategy, coordinating activity across predominantly the B2B markets, with the potential to support B2C activity. You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, work under pressure and have good communication and stakeholder engagement experience.

You will be able to lead and work collaboratively within a team, providing motivation to ensure projects are delivered from inception through to the result. Relevant qualifications and experience in the events industry are essential, and a willingness to further develop professionally is highly valued.

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) Proven experience of working in the events industry or as part of a team, with exhibition/ tradeshow experience

2) Ability to project manage multiple events, managing budgets, working with policy and procedures and having great communication skills

3) Experience of collaborating with partners and stakeholders and deliver events to a high standard to reinforce the reputation of LCR

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.

Events Officer

2026-10-05T14:00:00+01:00

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is looking for an experienced and highly organised Events Officer to join our Corporate Affairs team and support the delivery of a diverse programme of high-profile events across the Liverpool City Region.

This is a role for someone who understands that strategic events are much more than logistics.

Working alongside the Events Manager, you will coordinate and deliver events that support the Combined Authority’s priorities, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and promote the Liverpool City Region to important regional, national and international audiences.

You will work across the organisation with colleagues in Corporate Affairs, Communications, Marketing, the Mayor’s Office, Chief Executive’s Office and directorates across the LCRCA. You will also work closely with external partners, suppliers, speakers and senior stakeholders, including elected officials, senior government representatives and other high-profile public and private sector organisations.

The role will involve supporting events from initial concept and programme development through to planning, delivery and evaluation. This will include helping to shape event programmes, identifying and engaging relevant speakers and contributors, developing agendas and event formats, and coordinating event logistics, venues, suppliers, communications, briefing materials, stakeholder engagement and event documentation.

You will help ensure that programmes are engaging, relevant and aligned with the Combined Authority’s strategic objectives, while ensuring that events are delivered professionally, safely, accessibly and in line with organisational policies and procedures.

This is a strategic corporate events role, not a civic/public-facing event planning or party-planning position.

About the person

This is a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly. You will need to be confident working to tight deadlines, managing multiple projects simultaneously and communicating professionally with stakeholders at all levels.

You will also need sound judgement and an understanding of the sensitivities involved in working within a political and public sector environment.

You will be comfortable operating in a professional government environment and communicating with stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a results-driven corporate, public sector or strategic events environment, alongside a strong track record of developing and delivering event programmes and content, including agendas, formats, speakers, contributors and audience engagement.

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

1) Event and programme development and delivery

Please provide an example of an event or project you have developed and delivered. Please explain your role in shaping the programme, content or format, how you worked with speakers or contributors, how you managed the planning and delivery process, and the outcome achieved.

2) Stakeholder management and communication

Please provide an example of how you have worked with a range of stakeholders, including senior or high-profile individuals, partners, suppliers or external organisations. Please demonstrate how you adapted your communication to different audiences, managed relationships effectively and achieved a successful outcome.

3) Working under pressure and using judgement

Please provide an example of when you have had to manage competing priorities, respond to a changing situation or identify and manage a risk while delivering an event or project. Please explain the action you took, how you used your judgement and the outcome.

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.

Corporate Affairs Officer

2026-10-01T11:59:00+01:00

About the role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking for a Corporate Affairs Officer to support the Corporate Affairs team across public affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement and strategic advice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a strategic, fast-paced team working at the heart of the Combined Authority. The team turns policy, political and stakeholder insight into high-quality advice and practical delivery.

Recent work has included supporting the organisation’s response to plans for an Overnight Visitor Levy, progressing major transport priorities such as the new Mersey ferry and bus franchising, and coordinating engagement that helps secure influence, investment and delivery for the city region.

Working with colleagues across the Combined Authority, you will help shape evidence-based advice, support engagement with government and parliamentary stakeholders, and produce clear briefings, correspondence and handling plans for senior leaders.

You will horizon-scan parliamentary developments, coordinate engagement with key partners, support visits, roundtables and events, and ensure intelligence from external relationships is captured and used effectively.

The role requires strong political awareness, excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively across a complex organisation.

About the person

We are looking for someone with experience in public affairs, external affairs, parliamentary affairs or a related environment. You will be able to build trusted relationships, manage competing priorities and provide clear, timely advice in a fast-moving context. An understanding of devolution, local government and the issues facing the Liverpool City Region will be important.

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) Public affairs and political awareness

Describe your experience of working in public affairs, external affairs, parliamentary affairs or a related environment. Please include how you have used political awareness and judgement to support organisational objectives.

2) Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

Give an example of how you have built or managed effective relationships with senior stakeholders, partners or political audiences. Please explain how those relationships supported delivery, influence or decision-making.

3) Briefing, advice and organisational positioning

Describe your experience of producing high-quality written briefings, correspondence, summaries or advice for senior leaders. Please include how you have used evidence, policy insight or stakeholder intelligence to shape a clear organisational position.

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.

Today, our economy is being transformed again 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 using 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, plus 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 an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, including a 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 and Inclusion

We actively promote diversity and inclusion and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they are disabled, from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, care experienced, a reservist, or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces. This is because people from these communities are currently under-represented in our organisation.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. You must also clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

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

Mechanical Fitter (Days/Nights)

2026-09-29T11:44:00+01:00

About the Role

A vacancy has arisen for Day/Night Mechanical Fitter within the Maintenance Delivery team based at the Asset Management depot in Wallasey. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the team who maintain some of Liverpool City Region's key and historic assets such as Kingsway and Queensway tunnels and other key transport infrastructure across the region.

The successful candidate will be a member of the day/night shift team, responsible for carrying out both planned mechanical maintenance and emergency/reactive tasks safely and within agreed timescales across the Mersey Tunnels and wider estate as required. Working collaboratively as part of a team, they will support the delivery of maintenance and installation projects, operating under the supervision of a Team Leader and reporting to the Principal Officer, Works Delivery.

About the person

The ideal candidate will hold a full manual driving licence and a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent). They will have completed a recognised apprenticeship and be time-served, with a clear commitment to continuous improvement. A strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, policies, and procedures is essential. The successful individual will be a flexible, reliable team player who can adapt to varying demands.

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. Full UK Driving License.
2. Evidence of being time-served in the mechanical fitter trade.
3. Demonstrable experience of working in industrial/engineering environments.

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.

Day/Night Electrician

2026-09-29T11:17:00+01:00

About the Role

If you're seeking a hands-on role where your work has a real impact across the Liverpool City Region and you appreciate a shift pattern that supports a better work-life balance – this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Maintenance Delivery team as a Day/Night Team Electrician at our Asset Management depot in Wallasey. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team responsible for maintaining some of Liverpool City Region’s key and historic assets such as Kingsway and Queensway tunnels and other key transport infrastructure across the region.

As part of the team operating on a rotating Day/Night shift schedule, you’ll be tasked with carrying out planned electrical maintenance and responding to emergency/reactive works across the Mersey Tunnels and wider estate. You’ll work closely with your team to deliver maintenance and installation projects under the supervision of a Team Leader and the Principal Officer - Works Delivery.

About the shift pattern

This role comes with a 3-week rotating shift pattern designed to offer flexibility and a better work-life balance, with the bonus of no Friday afternoon or Friday night shifts!

Day Shifts (3 weeks):

- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 15:30

- Friday: 07:30 – 12:30

Night Shifts (3 weeks):

- Monday to Thursday: 21:30 – 06:15 (no Friday night working)

About the person

We’re looking for a qualified industrial electrician with experience in installing and maintaining 3-phase equipment and associated controls. You’ll have a solid technical understanding and the ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

A full UK driving licence is essential, as is a proactive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and alignment with our core values of LCR First, Respect, and Action Focus.

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

1. Experience of both installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus and systems

2. Experience of installing and maintaining 3 phase motors, pumps and associated controls

3. Ability to read technical drawings

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.

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.

Premises Officer

2026-09-29T09:49:00+01:00

About the Role

The position of Premises Officer in our Facilities Management Service is an opportunity to showcase your skillset as an accomplished technician with an aptitude for delivering excellent customer service within the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Annually, our operations teams facilitate over 26 million journeys through the Mersey Tunnels and operate the Mersey Ferries services – carrying over 600,000 passengers. Our Maintenance Delivery services respond to over 20,000 reactive and planned maintenance tasks and support our wider investment plans across our diverse estate. The Combined Authority is a 24/7, 365-day Operation and our Assets are key contributors to the social and economic wellbeing of Liverpool City Region and beyond.

About the person

Reporting to the Buildings and Premises Manager, the Premises Officer will deliver a critical service for the effective statutory compliance, maintenance and repair of our headquarters at Mann Island and other operational buildings as may be required. Acting as the technical lead, inspecting repairing maintaining and monitoring a complex range of building infrastructure you will ensure our headquarters are maintained to the highest standards. Knowledge of health and safety legislation for effective building infrastructure and management is therefore essential. When not engaged in maintenance activities you will also play a key role in providing support to our front of house concierge operations delivering an excellent customer experience for our building occupiers and visitors.

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

1. Experience of inspecting, specifying and repairing complex building infrastructure to meet regulatory and service standards.

2. Experience of using Building Management Systems to monitor and maintain efficient operational infrastructure.

3. Experience of working in a service putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

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 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.

Senior Research and Insight Officer (maternity cover)

2026-09-25T16:08:00+01:00

12-month Fixed Term Position

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen within the Research function to cover the Senior Research and Insight Officer role on a 12-month fixed term basis while the current postholder is on maternity leave. The research function is responsible for gathering, analysing and interpreting data from various sources to inform decision-making and drive organisational effectiveness.

The main duties to be covered during the 12-month period include:

Managing and delivering a portfolio of research projects across multiple policy and service areas, delivering both in-house and commissioned research

Championing high-quality social and market research across the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Designing and delivering rigorous, proportionate and ethical research applying appropriate qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches

Providing expert and technical research advice and guidance and develop fit for purpose research plans

Plan, co‑ordinate and manage end‑to‑end research activity, providing professional oversight and assurance of inclusive, accessible and high‑quality research design and delivery.

Develop and automate data presentation and insight tools

Provide expert interpretation of research findings

Produce and present high‑quality strategic research outputs that influence policy and strategy

About the person

The successful person will play a key role in translating research evidence and insight into strategic value and will need a good understanding of the objectives of the Combined Authority.

We are looking for an individual who has strong project management skills and an ability to oversee a portfolio of research activity; advanced analytical expertise; and experience synthesising both qualitative and quantitative evidence into actionable insight. An ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines will also be essential.

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 personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

1) Significant experience of working in a senior research role and expertise in designing, delivering, and overseeing research commissions  

2) Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex research findings into actionable insight

3) Managing and overseeing a portfolio of research activity, prioritising work, managing competing demands, and ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality standards

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

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

Research and Insight Manager (Maternity Cover)

2026-09-25T15:26:00+01:00

12-month Fixed Term Position

About the Role

The Research and Insight Manager is a strategic role within the Performance, Research and Evaluation team within the Authority and an exciting opportunity has arisen to cover this post for a 12-month fixed term basis while the current postholder is on maternity leave. The research function is responsible for gathering, analysing and interpreting data from various sources to inform decision-making and drive organisational effectiveness.

The main duties to be covered during the 12-month period include:

Leading the delivery of key elements of the Combined Authority’s Research and Insight Strategy, including:

implementation and oversight of the Research Champions Network and consistent application of research standards

oversight of the procurement and implementation of a new data collection and analysis software solution

support for the establishment of the Evidence, Research and Intelligence repository, ensuring research outputs are accessible and support organisational learning, decision making and benchmarking

Managing the delivery of the work programme and the team

Overseeing and advising on research design, stakeholder management, data analysis, reporting and communications, and the use of insight to support service delivery planning and the development of new interventions

About the person

The successful person will play a key role in translating research evidence and insight into strategic value and will need a good understanding of the objectives of the Combined Authority.

We are looking for an individual who has great management and leadership skills; a curious mindset and a willingness to consider and approach tasks from various perspectives and strong analytical expertise. An ability to plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines will also be essential.

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 applicatiion of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

1) Experience of leading/managing a team, working collaboratively and building effective strategic working relationships

2) Significant experience of working in a senior research role and expertise in designing, delivering, and overseeing research commissions  

3) Experience of operating in a complex policy environment, preferably in local and/or central government or relevant consultancy 

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

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