About the Role

Tell the story of one of the UK's most ambitious city regions.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority delivers major projects and services that make a real difference to people’s lives – from transport and skills to regeneration, culture, net zero and economic growth.

We are looking for a talented communications professional who combines excellent corporate communications skills with a passion for creating engaging content.

This is not a traditional press officer role.

You will work with journalists, write press releases and handle media enquiries, but you'll also be expected to spot great stories, develop creative campaign ideas and bring them to life through compelling content across digital, social and traditional channels

You'll play a key role in promoting the work of the Mayor and Combined Authority through a blend of media relations, storytelling and content creation, initially with a primary focus on transport but working across a whole range of CA business too.

Key Responsibilities  

• •Generate positive media coverage across regional, national, specialist and trade media.
• •Identify and develop compelling stories from across the Combined Authority's wide-ranging programmes and services.
• •Draft press releases, reactive statements, briefing materials and media lines.
• •Manage relationships with journalists, stakeholders and partners.
• •Create engaging content for social media, websites, and internal and external digital platforms.
• •Shoot and edit photography and video content to support campaigns and news stories.
• •Help develop innovative communications approaches that reach audiences in new and creative ways.
• •Work with specialist colleagues in marketing, design and digital communications to deliver integrated campaigns.
• •Monitor media and social media activity and evaluate communications performance.
• •Support the delivery of communications plans, campaigns and strategic priorities.

 

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the story of one of the UK's most dynamic city regions.

You'll work on projects that matter, helping residents understand how major investments and services are improving lives across the Liverpool City Region. No two days are the same, and you'll have the freedom to bring ideas, creativity and innovation to your work.

We're looking for someone who is as comfortable attending a media briefing as they are filming content for social media, interviewing stakeholders or developing the next great campaign idea.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

 

About the person

We are looking for someone who can think creatively and work practically – someone who can capture a great photo, shoot and edit video, write engaging copy and develop content that cuts through. You'll work closely with specialist colleagues across design, digital and marketing, while also being confident producing high-quality content yourself.

If you are naturally curious, full of ideas and excited by using modern communications techniques to reach and engage audiences, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be a strong communicator with excellent news judgement and a talent for spotting stories, you will also have excellent writing skills and the ability to adapt content for different audiences and channels.

You'll understand the fundamentals of media relations but also recognise that modern communications is about much more than securing coverage.

You will have experience working in busy communications, PR, journalism or press office environment and a track record of securing media coverage and delivering engaging digital content.

 We'd love it if you could demonstrate

• •Strong content creation skills, including video, photography and social media content.
• •Creativity and curiosity, with the confidence to generate fresh ideas and new approaches.
• •An understanding of what makes people stop, watch, click, share and engage.
• •The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• •Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with colleagues, partners and journalists at all levels.
• •A genuine interest in current affairs and the issues affecting the Liverpool City Region.

 

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) Demonstrate evidence of being a strong writer and content creator, skilled and experienced in working across a range of communications related disciplines, primarily journalism, public relations and/or media relations and related content generation e.g. copywriting, design, video, photography, social media, web editing.

2) Demonstrate the ability to identify news angles from a wide range of corporate sources and to plan and prepare targeted material for different audiences.

3) Demonstrate the ability to flexibly work on a range of policy areas and projects concurrently.

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.

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 application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

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. 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