Internal Secondment Only External Applicants Will Not Be Considered 

About the Role 

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's Citizen Participation Team delivers a wide range of projects and initiatives that ensure the voices of residents are heard and help shape the policies and decisions made by the Mayor and Combined Authority. 

The position of Citizen Participation Project Lead offers an exciting opportunity to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of citizen participation activities. Key responsibilities include facilitating our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Panels, which bring together residents with lived experience relating to disability, gender, race and sexuality. These panels play an important role in shaping the work of the Combined Authority and helping to tackle discrimination, inequality and injustice. 

The postholder will also work closely with the organisation that facilitates our Youth Combined Authority to maximise the impact of this important forum for youth voice and participation. In addition, you will lead the design and delivery of consultation and engagement projects across a broad range of themes, including transport, energy and the environment. 

 

About the Person 

You will be a pragmatic and solution-focused individual with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, from residents and community groups through to senior stakeholders and project teams. 

A successful Citizen Participation Project Lead will be proactive, highly organised and possess strong interpersonal skills. You will adopt a citizen-centred approach to your work, using creative and innovative methods to engage residents and capture meaningful insight that can inform decision-making. 

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously across a range of policy areas. Strong project management skills are essential, including the ability to define objectives, develop delivery plans and manage projects through their full lifecycle, while coordinating and supporting the work of project team members. 

'How do I apply? 

Interested colleagues should submit a written Expression of Interest (EOI) of no more than 1000 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 projects and programmes.'