Please note that this role comes with a fixed term contract, the duration of which will be for 2 years. 

 

About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Engagement Team’s mission is to listen to the voice of the city region’s citizens, which forms an integral part of the policy and decision-making process. The full benefits of devolution can only be unlocked if the views of our citizens are able to shape and influence the policies and decisions that the Mayor and the Combined Authority make.  

The position of Interim Engagement Project Lead offers an exciting opportunity to lead on the design, delivery, and evaluation of a whole host of citizen engagement projects, ranging from policies on themes as diverse as Local Nature Recovery and Bus Reform, to major infrastructure projects, all of which are designed to improve the lives of the 1.6 million people who call the Liverpool City Region home.  You will also help to deepen our relationships with citizens, helping to develop and strengthen crucial citizen networks, as well as play an instrumental role in embedding an Engagement First approach to the work of the organisation.

 

About the person

You will be a pragmatic, solution-focused individual, with an ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, ranging from citizens through to the project teams you will manage.  It is essential that an Engagement Project Lead is proactive, has strong interpersonal skills and a citizen centric approach to their work, employing creative and innovative means of harnessing the views of our residents. 

 

The role of an Engagement Project Lead is an exciting one and no two days are the same, so the successful candidate will also be comfortable with managing projects on a diverse range of topics simultaneously.   Strong project management skills are also essential, with an ability to clearly define, plan and manage projects throughout the full life cycle, including the allocation of work to members of your project team.

 

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

 

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.

This exciting role will be hybrid working from home and the modern Mann Island building in Central Liverpool.

 

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
• 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 all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and 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.

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.