About the Role

We are now looking to bring in a talented team to step up the pace in delivering this vision. As Head of Partnership and Growth you will lead and manage the commercial development of the transport network to optimise revenue growth and commercial income streams that can be re-invested in the network. Working with and through key stakeholders and partners including other public authorities, consumer groups, transport operators, communities, third sector and businesses across the city region you will set new standards of accessibility and inclusivity for customers, ensuring that the future development of the network and our transport services meet these objectives. You will also use your expertise to work effectively with the freight and logistics sector to boost efficiency and sustainability.

About the person

Reporting to the Director of Transport and working as a member of the senior management team you will bring significant experience and expertise in a similar senior leadership role gained in the transport and/or logistics sectors with responsibility for revenue management or income generation. You will have strong commercial acumen with the ability to critically analyse financial and commercial data and be able to identify opportunities for revenue growth and improved outcomes for customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team to deliver a world class integrated transport system backed by significant investment in one of the UK’s most vibrant regions.

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.

As part of this transformation, we’re creating a modern integrated transport system investing hundreds of millions in new trains on our Merseyrail network, new stations, zero emission hydrogen buses, a safer cycling network, and smarter ticketing. We are well on the way to delivering the Mayor’s vision of a safe, affordable and accessible network that aligns with our broader economic, environmental and social inclusion goals.

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.