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Programme Manager (LEVI)

  • Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
  • Reference: PL/24/275674
  • Published: Thu 28/03/2024, 16:00 PM
  • Closing on: Fri 12/04/2024, 17:00 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Salary: £56,070- £66,558
  • DBS Check: No
  • Workplace: Hybrid
  • Location: No 1 Mann Island, Liverpool, Merseyside

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Programme Manager (LEVI)

Role overview:

An opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager to lead the Liverpool City Region (LCR) through its investment in electrical vehicle charging infrastructure. Working within the Place Directorate and alongside the wider Liverpool City Region Combined Authority team, to deliver the Climate Action Plan and the ambition for Local Area Energy Planning across each of the six local authorities.

The successful post holder will have an opportunity to positively influence the development of public electric vehicle charging in the city region, liaising closely with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, Energy Savings Trust and constituent Local Authorities.

If you feel you are looking to start a career in something new and exciting, which supports the Liverpool City Region’s Net Zero ambition, this is a great role for you. 

This is a 2 year fixed term vacancy.

Key role and responsibilities:

  • •Leading the Liverpool City Region’s Local Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure programme from inception through to operation.
  • •Preparation and update of LCR’s EV Infrastructure Strategies.
  • •Forming and leading multi-disciplinary programme teams with shared goals and objectives.
  • •Responsible for agreeing programme benefit profiles and project outputs and then delivering within time, cost and quality parameters.
  • •Forging collaborative relationships with key project stakeholders.
  • •Procurement of external services.
  • •Managing resources to deliver on priorities.

 

Required skills and knowledge:

  • •You will be qualified to Degree level in a relevant discipline e.g. Civil Engineering / Transport Planning / Project Management and have extensive relevant experience. 
  • •Strong Programme/Project Management leadership experience supported by relevant qualifications.
  • •Track record in the delivery of large-scale Programmes/Projects and managing associated budgets.
  • •Membership of a related professional body is considered a desirable addition.
  • Whilst knowledge of EV infrastructure would be an advantage, you will be enrolled on to a national training programme and be supported by a local government support programme.
  • •A commitment to the LCR and an understanding of its stakeholders
  • •An ability to demonstrate our core values, including a commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • •Experience of contributing to a high-performance culture

 

What we can offer you:  

  • •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 with role dependent overtime and enhanced pay
  • •24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling services
  • •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

 

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. 

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.

Our vision is to create a fairer, stronger and cleaner city region. Somewhere we can all be proud of, where no one is left behind. To make our vision a reality we’re looking for people, from all walks of life, who reflect the diversity of our communities, feel connected to our vision, and who role model our three behaviours. 

We work together to make investments in areas that have a real impact on our communities, such as transport, employment, culture, digital and housing.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone benefits from the decisions we make. We want to create an environment which allows our economy to thrive for the good of everyone who lives and works in Liverpool City Region

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.